What is a JCL? – InterviewSolution

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1.	What is a JCL?
Answer» JCL stands for Job Control Language which provides the specifications necessary to process a job. It is a set of control statements which provides the specifications necessary to process a job. It is a interface between programs & MVS operating system.

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