MAXSORT
The MAXSORT feature, designed for large sorting applications, is initiated by the MAXSORT PARM. The following additional PARMs can be specified for a MAXSORT application: BKPTDSN, DYNATAPE, MAXWKSP, MINWKSP, NODYNATAPE, RESTART, SORTSIZE, SORTTIME, and TAPENAME. These PARMs are described in MAXSORT.
PARASORT
The PARASORT feature, designed to reduce elapsed time for multi-volume and/or concatenated tape SORTIN sort applications, is initiated by the PARASORT PARM. For additional information on PARASORT, see PARASORT.
DB2 Query Support
DB2 Query Support, which allows DB2 data to be passed directly into a SORT or COPY operation without the use of setup steps or the need for user-written E15 exits, is initiated by the DB2 Query Support PARM. For additional information, see MFX DB2 Query Support.
MULTIIN
The MULTIIN facility, which allows MFX to process multiple VSAM and non-VSAM data sets for input, is initiated by the MULTIIN PARM. This facility is described in Multiple Input Files.