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Data Statement File

The data statement file created by the FWLP transaction consists of 80-character, fixed-format records divided into the following two types:

• RES statements that define the resources available
• JOB statements that define the requirements of the jobs

The file is used as input for a batch WLP run. WLP simulates a run based on information such as when a job enters the queues, its requirements, available resources, and so forth, as specified in the data statement file. You can change the parameters on the RES and JOB statements or add more RES or JOB statements. This flexibility lets you simulate the effects of changing resources, job processing characteristics, or both. If you add more statements, you are not required to add them in sequence. The batch simulation job sorts the statements before processing.

Simulation can optionally be based on workload balancing (WLB) calculations determined by job characteristics and WLB processing objectives definitions. Whether the WLB algorithm is used to calculate job priorities, resource specifications (RES statements) can refer to the WLB processing objectives modules.