Running a DB Historical Data Analyzer job

To run DB Historical Data Analyzer as a batch job, complete the steps in this topic.

1. Make sure that HD Pointer Checker is run in advance to create entries in the HISTORY data set.
2. Specify control statements to describe the functions to be performed. The control statements can reside in the input stream, or in a data set called HISTIN. See HISTIN data set for a description of control statement specifications.
3. Ensure that a control member data set exists, if a MEMBER= keyword is coded on the control statement. See Control member data set (SPMNMBR) for a description of this data set.
4. Code the JCL as described in Job control language.
   You can refer to the following JCL examples to code the JCL statements:

   • Example 3: Producing an HD Analysis report
   • Example 4: Producing the HD Pointer Checker Summary report
5. Run the DB Historical Data Analyzer job.