There are three required DD names for the linkage editor:
| Link Edit | |||||
| DD | Description | Access Method | LRECL | BLKSIZE | RECFM |
| SYSLIN | A data set containing object module input. This is an output data set created by the build which can be a zFolder/zDataset using the data set prefix from the build which is used as input to the linkage editor. | QSAM | 80 | SMS1 | FB |
| SYSLMOD | The SYSLMOD DD statement is required. It describes the output program library, which must be a partitioned data set or a PDSE. This is an output data set created by the build which can be a zFolder/zDataset using the data set prefix from the build. | QSAM | 0 | SMS1 | U |
| SYSPRINT | A data set containing the link edit listing. | QSAM | 121 | 32670 | FBA |