Programming Languages Mainframe Subjective
Mar 15, 2013

What is AMODE(24), AMODE(31), RMODE(24) and RMODE(ANY)? (Applicable to only
MVS/ESA Enterprise Server).

Detailed Explanation

These are the options of compile/link editing
- AMODE : Addressing Mode
- AMODE(24) : It is a 24 bit addressing mode
- AMODE(31) : It is a 31 bit addressing mode
- AMODE(ANY) : Either 24 bit or 31 bit address mode depending upon RMODE
- RMODE : Resident mode
- RMODE(24) : It resides within virtual storage below 16 Meg line.
a Programs of 31 bit which call 24 bit programs, are preferred to use this mode.
b RMODE(ANY) : Either 24 bit or 31 bit address mode depending upon RMODE
c OS/VS COBOL program use 24 bit address only
- RMODE(ANY) : This mode can reside below or above 16 Meg line

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