Explain the difference between an internal and an external
sort, the pros and cons, internal sort syntax etc.

Answer Posted / ajmal

I would like to add something to that.

External Sort's syntax

//SYSIN DD *
SORT FIELDS = (length of key, starting position of key,
CH, A/D)
/*
A - Ascending
D - Descending

Correct me if i'm wrong

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