Answer / anoop

I dont have a clear cut idea about it, but as far as i know
VSAM datasets are cataloged using ICF. When a job using
VSAM files runs it checks the VSAM ctaloge first in STEPCAT
and the in JOBCAT if it is coded. If it is not found then
it will check in SYSTEM library

What is the meaning of dynamic processing?

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is it slower if you access a record through alternative index as compared to primary index?

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what is the probability of a complete system distortion under high end low performing multiprocessor job?

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

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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 was evolved? What was the equivalent file for ESDS,KSDS and RRDS prior to evolution? What were their disadvantages of those file which leads to evolution of ESDS,KSDS and RRDS files ?

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explain in brief how you can create a vsam file?

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FREESPACE can be specified for which type of cluster? a.LDS b.RRDS c.ESDS d.KSDS

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What is speed parameters in define cluster command?

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in vsam at the creation of cluster what is the use of RECSZ parameter?

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what do you mean by the cobol record key clause in vsam?

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In the COBOL SELECT statement for a KSDS what are the three possibilities for ACCESS?

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