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Minimize I/O bottlenecks by efficient dataset allocation

Use SORT and ICETOOL utilities for large data processing

Avoid unnecessary dataset creation and deletion

Leverage conditional steps to skip unnecessary processing

Monitor job queue and system load for optimal scheduling

Ensure proper RACF/ACF2 permissions for datasets

Do not hardcode sensitive credentials in JCL

Restrict job submission to authorized users

Validate dataset ownership and access rights

Follow mainframe security best practices for batch processing

Track job execution via JES logs

Analyze SYSOUT for errors

Review return codes for each step

Audit batch processing for compliance

Monitor scheduling and queue performance

Follow JCL naming conventions

Comment and document job steps

Reuse PROCs for modularity

Validate DISP and dataset parameters

Keep jobs maintainable and readable