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Forecast Commands

A number of different commands are provided to generate specific forecast information. Even though some of the capabilities overlap, the following table provides a guide to the basic capabilities of these commands.

Capability

Commands

Forecast report for CPU workload with optional worksheets

FJOB or FQJOB

Forecast report for input workstation workload

FPRE or FQPRE

Forecast report for output workstation workload

FPOST or FQPOST

Forecast report for input and output workstation workload

FSTN or FQSTN

Forecast report for CPU and input/output workstation workload

FALL or FQALL

Graphic display of workload

FRES or FQRES

Tape pull list report

FTAPE or FQTAPE

Job flow structure

FSTRUC

Simulate Workload Planning

FWLP

A forecast can be done online or in batch mode for any time interval from one minute to one year. The forecast can be for all work of the data center, work for a specific CPU, or work for a specific job or workstation. Selection criteria are provided for flexibility in tailoring a forecast run to meet specific needs.

Note: Depending on the selection criteria used, Forecast can produce a large volume of output. For such large volume runs, use a batch terminal rather than an online terminal. Large volumes can also require that you increase the allocated space for the CA WA CA 7 Edition scratch queue or change the SWFTRK option.

An initialization file option FCMAXLEV governs the maximum levels that a forecast command shows. If this option is not used, the default maximum level is 99 (for all forecast commands).