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Bundle Output Task and the BOT Initialization Parameter

The BOT (Bundle Output Task) initialization parameter is a subtask of the started task that periodically scans the active bundle queue for bundles that are ready to print. The time period between scan actions is specified by the BNDLSCAN initialization parameter.

When CA Deliver runs on multiple operating systems in an installation, a bundle output task normally executes under CA Deliver on each operating system. BOT specifies whether the bundle output task is initially started. Also, operator commands are provided to start and stop the bundle output task.

Note:

• Running BOT on multiple operating systems that share the same database can affect performance.
• You can choose to not run the bundle output task on an operating system.

If a bundle is defined with JOB statements, the bundle output task submits a batch job to compose and print the bundle. The job that is submitted corresponds to skeleton JCL member RMOJCLB.

You can achieve parallel processing by submitting separate batch jobs to comprise the bundles. If no JOB statements are defined for a bundle, it is printed directly by the bundle output task.