explain in brief how are different versions of gdg named?
Is it slower if you access a record through alt index as compared to primary index?
Explain the process in which flat files are converted into vsam files?
How does control intervals and control areas related to each other?
What are the access method services used in vsam?
What is the main function of linear dataset?
Explain the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?
What is the main function of key-sequenced data set?
How do you calculate record size of an alternate cluster?
Yes. Because the alternate key would first locate the primary key, which in turn locates the actual record. Needs twice the number of I/Os.
what do you mean by the repro command?
name a few common vsam status codes?
What is the difference between lds and esds?
what do you mean by a vsam slot?
What is the main function of key sequenced data set in vsam?
