DCL

[12-Jan-2012]
FASTPATH.COM:   A quick DCL hack to display which CPU is managing each fastpath capable device. (569 words, 0 comments, 0 pings)

[11-Sep-2010]
Error error handling:   Obviously, error handling in any programming language is a good idea, and something that we as programmers (yes, that means you, Mr Systems Manager) should strive to ensure is well done in our programs/scripts. I find it rather ironic when people with the best of intentions code error routines, only to have them fail. (240 words, 0 comments, 0 pings)

[13-Apr-2010]
How to do dates right in DCL:   How not to do dates in DCL (and how to do it correctly). (128 words, 0 comments, 0 pings)

[30-Nov-2009]
Cool DCL tricks:   Did you know that is you have the appropriate privileges, you can issue a CTRL-T against another process? Even another process on another node of the cluster. Also, how to enhance the output of CTRL-T from a command procedure and compiled code. (268 words, 1 comments, 0 pings)

[27-Apr-2009]
$ SET RESTART_VALUE:   A little used feature of DCL appears to be the $ SET RESTART_VALUE command. This is a pity, as this is an extremely useful technique to know if you wish to guarantee that a command procedure will always run, despite system crashes or operator intervention. (286 words, 0 comments, 0 pings)