The following table describes the things to consider when using the ROUTE MESSAGES command.
Topic | Usage Notes |
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Specifying the System Console/Standard Output Device | Use the asterisk (*) character as the fileid1 or fileid2 specifications to route messages to the system console/standard output (stdout) device. The system console is the:
For more information about the display screen and standard output devices, see File Requirements. |
Default Message Destinations | If the ROUTE MESSAGES command is not used, FastExport writes output messages to:
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z/OS fileid Usage Rules | If a DDNAME is specified, FastExport writes messages to the specified source. A DDNAME must obey the same construction rules as Teradata SQL column names except that:
The DDNAME must obey the applicable rules of the external system and may reference a sequential or VSAM data set. If the DDNAME represents a data source on magnetic tape, the tape may be either labeled or nonlabeled, as supported by the operating system. |