Abstract: A system writes to a replicated direct access storage device (DASD) a record of each step within a job as each step begins and as each step completes. The records are maintained on the replicated DASD for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time is, for example, the greatest amount of lag in replication of all storage systems operating within the system. The records are stored, for example, in an open jobs and datasets (OJD) file, where the file itself is a dataset. The dataset is written to by an online task (e.g., OJDSTC) which gathers input from two sources. Upon job completion, the records are stored, for example, in an OJD journal and removed from the OJD file.

Abstract: A system writes to a replicated direct access storage device (DASD) a record of each step within a job as each step begins and as each step completes. The records are maintained on the replicated DASD for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period of time is, for example, the greatest amount of lag in replication of all storage systems operating within the system. The records are stored, for example, in an open jobs and datasets (OJD) file, where the file itself is a dataset. The dataset is written to by an online task (e.g., OJDSTC) which gathers input from two sources. Upon job completion, the records are stored, for example, in an OJD journal and removed from the OJD file.

Abstract: A system collects system management facility (SMF) records pertaining to jobs and processes running on a mainframe system. The SMF records are immediately available for processing after collection. The SMF records are collected from an SMF exit point and/or log stream.

Abstract: A system determines the datasets to be utilized by a batch job prior to commencement of the batch job. A snapshot of each dataset to be utilized is created. The created snapshot is replicated and a record related to the snapshot is created in a backup table. In the event of disruption of the batch job during processing, each replicated snapshot can be restored and the batch job restarted.