How did you refresh a VSAM file and how frequently you do it ?

3 Answers   CSC, IBM, Patni, Xansa,

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In vsam at the cluster creation for KSDS FREESPACE parameter is required but for ESDS FREESPACE parameter is not required ?

4 Answers   IBM,

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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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when u r using repro command what happens if both infile and outfile names same

4 Answers  

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what is meant by BUFND & BUFNI..?

1 Answers  

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Explain the device independent method to indicate where a record is stored?

0 Answers  

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why do we use vsam file thn seqential files ?

3 Answers   Tech Mahindra,

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can we access sequential files online

4 Answers   Cap Gemini, GS,

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What is the VSAM-code field?

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What are the advantages of vsam over isam?

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what is the meaning of each of the values in shareopts(2 3)?

0 Answers   IBM,

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if you wish to use the rewrite command how must the vsam file be opened?

0 Answers   IBM,

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