Some Notes on Substitution Variables

You can specify substitution variables in any of the command strings that are used on the CHGSCDBRM command parameters that are described above. The information BRMS passes to the substitution variables depends on the BRMS function you are using. The variables are:

&JOBNAME - BRMS assigns an identifier to every job: QBRMBKUP.
&REQUEST - Submit the full BRMS command to the scheduler. Use the STRBKUBRM or STRARCBRM command with parameters (if applicable).
&APPL - Always contains BRMS identifier that is assigned to every job. This can be used to assist a non-IBM scheduler locate jobs by an application code if they support this function.
&GROUP - Control group name (if applicable).

Not all variables are applicable in each case. If the variable name is not relevant, place an asterisk (*) in the variable.

Note:

Before you can use the &APPL variable, you need to set up the application in the i5/OS job scheduler. To do so,

From a command line type GO JS, press Enter.
Select option 4 (Job controls).
Select option 6 (Work with applications).
Type 1 for Opt and BRMS for Application, press Enter.
Type in contact information and text describing application if desired, press Enter.

                        Change Job Scheduler (CHGSCDBRM)                        
                                                                                
 Type choices, press Enter.                                                     
                                                                                
 Scheduler type . . . . . . . . . TYPE           *USRDFN                        
 Add a job command  . . . . . . . ADDCMD         'ADDJOBOS JOB(&JOBNAME)________
APP(&APPL) SCDCDE(*DAILY) TIME(2300) CMD(&REQUEST'______________________________
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 Command prompt for add . . . . . ADDPMT         *YES                           
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                        More... 
 F3=Exit   F4=Prompt   F5=Refresh   F12=Cancel   F13=How to use this display    
 F24=More keys

Note:

Although it is possible to use both the i5/OS job scheduler and a vendor scheduler for BRMS, IBM® does not recommend it. You will find it easier to track and control scheduling activities when using only one scheduler.

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