Data sets that DIAGNOSE uses

The DIAGNOSE utility uses a number of data sets during its operation.

The following table lists the data sets that DIAGNOSE uses. The table lists the DD name that is used to identify the data set, a description of the data set, and an indication of whether it is required. Include statements in your JCL for each required data set.

Table 1. Data sets that DIAGNOSE uses
Data set Description Required?
SYSIN Input data set that contains the utility control statement. Yes
SYSPRINT Output data set for messages. Yes

The following objects are named in the utility control statement and do not require DD statements in the JCL:

Database
Database about which DIAGNOSE is to gather diagnosis information.
Table space
Table space about which DIAGNOSE is to gather diagnosis information.
Index space
Index about which DIAGNOSE is to gather diagnosis information.