Accessing SDSF

Step 1: Log in to the Mainframe System

1. Connect to the Mainframe:
   • Use a terminal emulator like IBM Personal Communications, TN3270, or any other mainframe emulator installed on your computer or use the emulator already installed in project.
     
     
2. Enter Your Credentials:
   • Provide your TSO User ID and password on the login screen.
   • Press 'Enter' to proceed to the TSO/ISPF main menu.
     
     
     

Step 2: Navigate to ISPF

1. Access the ISPF Main Menu:
   • After logging in, you are typically presented with the TSO Ready prompt or directly with the ISPF menu.
   • If you are at the TSO Ready prompt, type 'ISPF' and press 'Enter' to access the ISPF menu.
     
     
2. Locate SDSF Option:
   • In the ISPF main menu, look for an option labeled SDSF. This is often listed as 'S' or another number depending on how the system is configured.
     
     
   • Type the option number or letter (e.g., 'S') corresponding to SDSF and press 'Enter'.
     
     

Step 3: Open SDSF

1. SDSF Command Panel:
   • After selecting the SDSF option, you are brought to the SDSF PRIMARY OPTION MENU. This is where you interact with the tool using commands.
     
     

Step 4: Enter SDSF Commands

1. Basic Navigation Commands:
   Type 'ST' at the 'Command ===>' prompt and press 'Enter'. You will see a status of all jobs on the system. It is called Tabular Panel.
   
   
   

Step 5: Customize SDSF Settings

1. Set Filters and Preferences:
   • To make navigation easier, you can customize the SDSF display using filters and preferences.
     
     
     
2. Save Your Profile:
   • Once you customize your SDSF panels, the changes will be automatically saved. In some installations, we need to save manually.

Step 6: Exit SDSF

1. Return to ISPF Menu:
   • Type 'END' or press 'F3' twise or use '=x' to exit SDSF and return to the ISPF menu.
     
     

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