Answer Posted / ms. stanley

Static PSB - Control over segments available and what
processing
- Pre-Built PSB's
- Contain Strict Rules for Access and Control
- Uses the Existing PSB Load Library Member

Dynamic PSB - No Special set up to be done
- Allows full access to all segments listed in the
DBD
- Generated by IMS using the information of the
DBD
- Restricted Use in production

Define psb?

1060

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Explain dbdgen process?

1069

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What is the need for a secondary index in ims?

1056

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What are the advantages of a hierarchical database?

3264

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What is batch dl/i mode?

3334

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What is the maximum number of segment types allowed for a single database?

1107

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What is psb?

1013

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Explain psbgen process?

1165

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What are the processing modes available in ims db?

1059

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Explain the maximum number of levels allowed in ims db?

3761

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Explain the two ways in which dl/i interface can be invoked?

3514

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What is dbms in ims?

1038

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What is the advantage of creating the acbs well ahead of time?

1019

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What are the two types of fields available in ims db?

998

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Define acb?

3612

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