Learn JCL-TSO-SCRIPTS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Monetization
Mainframe modernization projects
Automation consulting
Batch optimization services
REXX scripting modernization
Enterprise data operations contracts
Future Roadmap
Enhanced REXX interoperability
Mainframe-cloud hybrid integration
Better graphical tooling
Automated code linting
AI-assisted ABEND analysis
When Not To Use
Non-mainframe environments
Modern ETL tasks better suited for distributed tools
Real-time distributed processing
Event-driven cloud workflows
Non-legacy modernization projects
Final Summary
JCL and TSO scripts power core mainframe automation.
Used for batch processing, data movement, and workflow orchestration.
Critical in banking, insurance, and large enterprises.
JCL handles jobs; TSO and REXX handle automation.
A foundational skill for mainframe operations.
Faq
Is JCL still used? -> Yes, widely in mainframes.
Can JCL run outside z/OS? -> No.
Is REXX required? -> Not mandatory but extremely useful.
Is mainframe dying? -> No; critical industries still rely on it.
Can JCL call COBOL programs? -> Yes, commonly.