In vsam why we use export-import utility?

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In vsam why we use export-import utility?..

Answer / neha

we use export for backing up data from vsam dataset to a ps
and import is used for transferring data from ps to a vsam
dataset.though repro can do the same but the difference
lies in the fact tht export also extracts the catalog info
of the vsam so tht the vsam dataset can be easily rebuld
later on...

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In vsam why we use export-import utility?..

Answer / mohi

Export and Import Commands works for VSAM DS and Alternate Indexes. Export command is used to take BACK UP diff. VSAM DS and Import Command is to restore file to proper device.

Same process can be using Reqpro, but diff. is

Repro works for both VSAM and Non-VSAM DS.Export and Import Commands works for VSAM DS.

Repro backs up only logical records.Export backs up logical records and also attributes and Import redefines with attributes and reload the records.

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In vsam why we use export-import utility?..

Answer / cng

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