On which datasets You can have ALT INDEX?

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On which datasets You can have ALT INDEX?..

Answer / guest

only on KSDS and ESDS - not RRDS

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On which datasets You can have ALT INDEX?..

Answer / varun.m.s

I agree , KSDS and ESDS.However,in ESDS ALT INDEX is
applicable only if CICS is used.

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