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The catalog contains the names of all datasets, VSAM and
non-VSAM. It is used to access these datasets.

What is a CI, control interval?

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What is SHAREOPTS ?

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What is File Status in VSAM?

1 Answers   IBM,

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During processing of a VSAM file, some system error occurs and it is subsequently unusable . What do you do ?

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How to get the last record in vsam file in cluster?

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In a KSDS file, key is missing for one record. How to insert the key for that particular record from back up file. Is there any sorting needed for the back up file before the key insertion?

0 Answers   RBS,

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Suppose 3 generations of a GDG exist. How would you reference the 1st generation in the JCL?

2 Answers   IBM,

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Is CA(Control Area) is part of CI(Control Interval)

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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.

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

0 Answers   IBM,

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what is meant by s0c-07 system abend codes?

0 Answers   IBM,

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what is a base cluster in vsam?

0 Answers   IBM,

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