Learn TSO-ISPF-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Ensure z/OS environment with TSO and ISPF installed

Verify user permissions for datasets and job submission

Install optional REXX interpreters if not present

Configure ISPF libraries for panels and macros

Test TSO login and basic ISPF navigation

Access z/OS mainframe with TSO/ISPF

Set up libraries for panels and scripts

Verify REXX interpreter availability

Ensure proper user permissions for datasets

Test basic commands and scripts interactively

ISPF panel definition libraries

REXX script files (.REXX, .EXEC)

CLIST script files (.CLIST)

JCL scripts for batch execution

Supporting libraries for macros and utilities

TSO LOGON - start session

ISPF 3.4 - dataset list utility

REXX EXEC - run a REXX script

SUBMIT - submit JCL batch job

DISPLAY/OUTPUT - view job output

Support for EBCDIC character sets

Locale-aware date/number formats in datasets

REXX string handling accommodates international data

ISPF panels can be adapted to multiple languages

Dataset encoding must match tenant standards

Accessible via 3270 terminal or emulator

Keyboard navigation only

Role-based dataset access

Panel-driven interactions for usability

Mainframe security governs script execution

3270 terminal character-based interface

ISPF panel layouts for menus and forms

Customizable fields and scrolling areas

Basic color highlighting in modern emulators

Limited graphical UI capabilities

TSO session maintains user state

Panels retain user input variables

REXX/CLIST scripts handle temporary state during execution

Batch job outputs captured in spool datasets

Dataset changes persist across sessions

PDS and VSAM datasets as primary storage

Member-level operations via scripts

Automated batch processing updates datasets

Logs and spool datasets track execution

Data validation handled via ISPF panels or REXX scripts