How to get the last record in vsam file in cluster? And how can u get the ksds file records into cobol program?

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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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can we create vsam files on multiple volumes ?

3 Answers   Tech Mahindra,

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What is File Status in VSAM?

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Suppose a generation of GDG gets created in a particular step of a proc. How would you refer the current generation in a subsequent step? What would be the disposition of this generation now?

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how do you define an altindx ? How do you use altindxs in batch, cics programs?

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Yes. Because the alternate key would first locate the primary key, which in turn locates the actual record. Needs twice the number of I/Os.

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What are the distinctive features of a ksds, key sequenced dataset?

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How is record management performed in vsam?

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what is the probability of a complete system distortion under high end low performing multiprocessor job?

0 Answers   SunGard,

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What is IDCAMS? and what is the purpose of it?

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is it required that primary key values have to be unique? Do alternate key values have to be unique?

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