Sorting an unloaded database data set with PSSR

You can run PSSR to sort an unloaded database data set in the order of physical sequence.

Restrictions of PSSR
Certain restrictions apply to using the PSSR utility.
Program structure and data flow of PSSR
PSSR runs in a batch environment; either IMS batch environment or non-IMS batch environment.
Reorganizing a database and using PSSR to sort the unloaded data set
You can include a PSSR job step in your reorganization job to sort the unloaded data set during the reorganization process.
PSSR JCL requirements
To run a PSSR job, code the EXEC statement and DD statements that satisfy PSSR JCL requirements.
PSSR FABSPSSR input
The input data sets differ by the two cataloged procedures. Use the following topics to locate the control statement information for the MVS batch environment (FABSPSSR procedure).
PSSR FABSPSSI input
The input data sets differ by the two cataloged procedures. Use the following topics to locate the control statement information for the IMS environment (FABSPSSI procedure).
PSSR output
PSSR output consists of the unloaded database and some printed reports.

Parent topic: Physical Sequence Sort for Reload