In a JCL job, you are required to create a backup copy of a dataset before performing any updates. Which utility and JCL statements would you use to achieve this?
- DFSORT utility with OUTREC statement
- IDCAMS utility with REPRO statement
- IEBGENER utility with COPY statement
- IEFBR14 utility with DUMMY dataset
To create a backup copy of a dataset in JCL, IDCAMS utility with the REPRO statement is often used. It allows for copying data efficiently.
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