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IBM MainFrame Interview Questions

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what is meant by dirty read in vsam?

IBM,

1399

name a few common vsam status codes?

IBM,

1115

explain the differences between vsam and non-vsam files

IBM,

1202

how do you define an altindx ? How do you use altindxs in batch, cics programs?

IBM,

1126

what parameter in the define aix option is used to determine the maximum number of duplicate keys allowable ?

IBM,

1069

explain the information contained in ci

IBM,

1100

difference between vsam and database tables

IBM,

1184

what is the meaning of each of the values in shareopts(2 3)?

IBM,

1078

what are the idcams commands that can be used for vsam and explain each of them.

IBM,

1064

what is buffering and how does it apply to vsam files ?

IBM,

1245

we can define the ksds cluster by two ways by using the file-aid or by using the idcams utility. Explain them.

IBM,

1410

explain icm instruction?

IBM,

1151

explain about maximum displacement and how to cross this limit?

IBM,

1204

how to retrieve the instream data in sysin?

IBM,

1201

how to pass the parameters from jcl to assembler pgm?

IBM,

1165

Un-Answered Questions { IBM MainFrame }

Hello All, We have requirment to Replace BMC Db2 Load product thru CA FAST LOADPlus product. Do anyone have JCL to for FAST LOADPLUS and what all are thing need to take in consideration.

2791

What is a report item?

1205

Name the command which is used to release a record on which exclusive control is gained?

1084

What is basic difference between directory and pds in ibm mainframe?

1238

What is db2 optimizer?

1316

Explain how to receive data passed through jcl parm parameter in a natural program? How data definition is defined in the program?

1196

what is SOC4 error?

1279

What are 77 levels used for?

1155

What is netezza database?

1086

What is cascading rollback?

1294

Can you define attribute byte?

1079

what is the purpose of coding class parameter in job statement?

1319

What is bind and rebind in db2?

1200

How can you do the explain of a dynamic sql statement?

1117

What does db2 blu stand for?

1224

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