CMS Batch Output

The batch virtual machine spools output resulting from program execution to the system printer. Output is printed under the submitting user ID, with the submitting user ID's distribution code, a spool file name of CMSBATCH, and a spool file type of JOB (unless a job name was specified on the /JOB card).

The console output is always spooled. Therefore, if the console is disconnected, the CMS console output is spooled to a file that is printed following your program execution output at the real system printer, with the submitting user ID's distribution code, a spool file name of BATCH, and a spool file type of CONSOLE.

If the CP TAG command identifies spool files or directs these files to other virtual machines or remote work stations, BATCH resets the spooling devices for the next job.

A more complete description regarding control of the CMS Batch virtual machine is contained in z/VM: CMS Application Development Guide. It describes the user control cards and suggests control techniques as well as how to control the batch machine using exec procedures.