Answer / rookie

Did you mean how to insert values directly in the file....

If then open the file directly thru some utility...and edit
the field using HEX OFF option....

Answer / guest

thats gr8. consider this situation. Since i am using COMP-3
variables, i have allocated only 10 bytes while i created
VSAM. But then i want to edit variables of 20 bytes. How to
then?

Answer / guest

Hi,

Just create a coy book layout for the VSAM data set.

Usein FileAid specify the copy book and select the VSAM
file. (use EDIT mode )

It will list all the column. Just specify you data or do
edit.

what are the different types of vsam files available? Explain them

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How can you create a VSAM dataset? Can you write a JCL for it?

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what do you mean by a shareoptions parameter (shr) in define cluster command?

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How do you load a VSAM data set with records ?

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what will happen if there is no secondary allocation made for datasets?

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what is the drawback of vsam dataset?? a.execution slow. b.free space. c.independent storage device. d.none of the above. let me know the answer with reason.

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How many buffers are allotted to VSAM KSDS and ESDS?

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what is buffering and how does it apply to vsam files ?

0 Answers   IBM,

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What is the main function of linear dataset?

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max how many AIX coded in a vsam dataset??

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Describe SHAREOPTIONS parameter (SHR) in Define Cluster command.?

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