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Allocating Data Sets

z/OS DFSMS Using Data Sets
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Allocate means either or both of two things:
  • To set aside (create) space for a new data set on a disk.
  • To establish a logical link between a job step and any data set.

You can use any of the following methods to allocate a data set.

Related reading: For information about these methods, see Using the Storage Management Subsystem.

Parent topic: Data Set Processing

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