Answer / Som Raj Singh

Alternate indexes can be used in CICS programs to provide multiple ways of searching and retrieving records from a VSAM dataset. They allow for more efficient access to data when one index is not sufficient or optimal.

Explain about the file objects in vsam?

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what is a base cluster in vsam?

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What is the maximum record length for the VSAM dataset?

7 Answers   Infosys,

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Explain the catalog?

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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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How vsam datasets are cataloged?

1 Answers   Ordain Solutions,

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What is File Status in VSAM?

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How do you define an altindx?

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Alt key is used for what type of vsam file

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What is the main function of key sequenced data set in vsam?

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What is a CA, control area?

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Is CA(Control Area) is part of CI(Control Interval)

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