Import and Export Schedule Files

Importing a schedule is an easy way to maintain a persistent schedule across mainframe IPLs (Initial Program Loads). You can also make significant scheduling changes offline instead of changing individual schedules manually using the Schedule change option.

You can create the schedule import file manually when you first use the scheduling feature, or you can create it later using the schedule export option. You can create the schedule import file later because you can activate the scheduling feature with an empty schedule and later add individual schedules using the Schedule Insert option as needed.

The schedule export option lets you create a backup copy of your fine-tuned schedule or a uniquely tailored application system schedule to facilitate systems testing. For more information about using Batch Link Schedule to Enhance your DB2 SP or IMS/DC Debugging Experience, see the CA InterTest and SymDump documentation.