On the DD statement, what is the main difference between
creating a new sequential flat file and a partitioned dataset?
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SPACE=(n,m) for a sequential file, SPACE=(n,m,p) for a PDS
where n, m, and p are numbers. The p designates how many
directory blocks to allocate.
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Answer / guest
also in dcb parameter u can give ps for seq. files and po
for pds.
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