What is a GDG ? How is it referenced ? How is i

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What is a GDG ? How is it referenced ? How is it defined ? What is a MODELDSCB

GDG stands for generation data group. It is a dataset with version that can be referenced absolutely or relatively. It is defined by an IDCAMS define generation dategroup execution.

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