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Individual - Single entity

Enhanced Definition

In the context of mainframe systems, an "individual - single entity" refers to any distinct, atomic component or item within the z/OS environment that can be identified, managed, or processed independently. This concept applies broadly across various mainframe resources, from data elements to system processes, representing a singular instance of a particular type.

Key Characteristics

    • Uniqueness: Each individual entity is distinct and identifiable, often by a unique name, ID, or address within its defined scope (e.g., a unique JOBNAME, DSNAME, TRANID, or USERID).
    • Atomic Nature: It represents the smallest practical unit of a particular type that can be acted upon or referenced independently, rather than a collection or aggregate.
    • Manageability: Can be individually allocated, deallocated, started, stopped, modified, or queried by system commands, utilities,

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