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Answer» JCL offers the following advantages: - You can delete and create lots of data sets, VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) Clusters, and GDGs (Generation Data Groups) using JCL.
- Comparing files with different PDS (Partitioned Data Set) members can be done with it.
- Using it, you can merge and sort various data files.
- Moreover, it is capable of executing and COMPILING batch-based programs (scheduled programs that are assigned through JCL to run on a computer WITHOUT further user interaction) too.
- JCL is easy to modify and therefore it is easy for beginners to learn.
- In addition, it PROVIDES a number of utilities such as IEDCOPY, IDCAMS, etc., which help in executing tasks in an easier and more convenient manner.
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