what is the difference between vsam and dataset how do u
create vsam dataset which file you r used?

Answer Posted / mr. cooooool

Hi....................

Vsam is a collections of 4 types of files(KSDS,ESDS,RRDS,LDS)
which can be accessed Sequentialy,Randomly & Dynamicaly.

While Dataset can be a Type of VSAM, QSAM OR NON-VSAM.


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