VSAM Interview Questions
Questions Answers Views Company eMail

What is the difference between PS file and VSAM file?

IBM, Infosys, Verizon,

7 36623

What are all the ways we can create datasets?

IBM,

7 10306

Hi, I want to create alternate index on VSAM file.my file structure is ex: RoomID pic x(7) R000001 Floor pic a((6) First RoomNo pic x(2) FA1 Occupied(yes/no) pic a(3) Yes Occupied Batch pic x(10). Maths i want to create alternate index on floor,roomno fields.can i create alternate index on both the fields.and tell me how to create.

1 5506

How to declare the EMP Name, EMP No., DOB in VSAM KSDS file? Please explain.....

CTS,

3 8863

Can we copy Vsam files from a Vsam file in Iebgener step?

iGate, Tech Mahindra,

4 13901

By looking into the Jcl can we identify the dataset is VSAM?

Cognizant, Keane India Ltd,

5 9565

By looking into JCL can we identify the dataset is VSAM (VSAM dataset supposed to be a input dataset).In this scenerio how will we identify the dataset is VSAM ?

Cognizant, EDS, Shridhar,

5 9643

what is the difference b/w sequential and ESDS

EDS, IBM, Maples,

6 10081

what is freespace

EDS,

2 8301

what is control interval(CI) and control Area(CA)

EDS,

4 9336

If we are using empty VSAM file, we can see this empty file by using FILE AID tool. How can we open empty VSAM file if you are using in Program..?

3 10361

why do we use vsam file thn seqential files ?

Tech Mahindra,

3 10145

can we create vsam files on multiple volumes ?

Tech Mahindra,

3 8563

what is vsam catalog ?

Tech Mahindra,

2 7479

when u r using repro command what happens if both infile and outfile names same

4 8510


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Un-Answered Questions { VSAM }

What is a ci split? What is a ca split?

640


what is the probability of a complete system distortion under high end low performing multiprocessor job?

2018


Why is master catalog used in vsam?

569


to use the rewrite command, how should the vsam file be opened?

656


explain the differences between vsam and non-vsam files

637






what do you mean by a shareoptions parameter (shr) in define cluster command?

590


What makes vrrds different from vsam?

696


what are the additional information you should give in the dd statement while defining the next generation of a gdg?

570


Explain the catalog?

556


What is a lds (linear data set) and what is it used for?

515


why ci and ca splits are not possible in esds and rrds?

700


What is the purpose of relative record data set used in vsam?

677


what is meant by s0c-07 system abend codes?

563


Define a path?

593


Discuss record management in vsam?

538