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Sharing PROTSYM Files

Your PROTSYM files can be shared between CA Technologies products and across multiple systems and environments. A single PROTSYM file contains symbolic information for both CICS and batch programs.

Use RESERVE and DEQ macros when updating the PROTSYM file to allow sharing of the file between regions and systems. The resource major name used in the RESERVE and DEQ macros is INTERTST. If your installation uses a service that converts RESERVEs into cross-system ENQs, define the major name INTERTST to the service.

Depending on your needs, you can maintain more than one PROTSYM file at your installation. All of the CA Application Quality and Testing Tools products support the use of multiple PROTSYM files.