When u create a PF and did not fill up Maint parameter, then
by default which access path will the system take & why

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When u create a PF and did not fill up Maint parameter, then by default which access path will the ..

Answer / syam

Access Path Maint parameter use *IMMED.
Access path is updated each time a record is
changed, added, or deleted from a member.

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When u create a PF and did not fill up Maint parameter, then by default which access path will the ..

Answer / prabhas

Default access path is based on key if it is keyed PF, If
the PF is not keyed then default access path is Arrival

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