How can you allocate a dataset with a specific block size (BLKSIZE) in JCL using the DSN definition?
- Include the BLKSIZE keyword in the EXEC statement.
- Set the BLKSIZE value in the JOB statement.
- Specify the BLKSIZE parameter in the DD statement.
- Use the RECFM parameter to set the block size.
The BLKSIZE parameter is used in the DD statement to specify the block size of the dataset.
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