In a mainframe environment, you encounter a situation where data sets are not being de-allocated properly, leading to resource constraints. How would you investigate and resolve this issue?
- Analyze the JCL and identify any steps where the data sets are not being properly deallocated. Check for any errors in the job logs that might indicate issues with data set deallocation.
- Check for any locks on the data sets using system utilities and release them if necessary.
- Increase system resources to accommodate the additional data set allocations.
- Review system logs and monitoring tools to identify any system or resource-related issues that could be preventing proper deallocation.
Analyzing JCL and job logs helps pinpoint steps where data set deallocation might be failing. This approach can identify specific errors or issues causing the problem.
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