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A relative record dataset (RRDS) consists of a specified
number of areas called slots. Each slot is identified by a
relative record number (RRN) which indicates its relative
position in the file.

what is the meaning of dynamic processing in vsam?

1 Answers   IBM,

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What is the index set?

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What is the purpose of control intervals in vsam?

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There are at least seven IDCAMS commands; name and explain each of them ?.

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How do you define a GDG ?

1 Answers   IBM,

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explain in brief how are different versions of gdg named?

1 Answers   IBM,

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explain how can you initialize a vsam file before any operation?

1 Answers   IBM,

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

4 Answers   EDS,

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what's the biggest disadvantage of using a VSAM dataset?

8 Answers   Anjana, CTS, DSRC, IBM,

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Name some common VSAM error conditions and codes. ?

1 Answers   IBM,

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Assuming that the DEFINE JCL is not available, how do you get info about a VSAM file's organisation?

1 Answers   IBM,

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what do you mean by a upgrade set in vsam?

1 Answers   IBM,

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