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I need to compare two VSAM files, both having 'number' as
key. If there is a matching record, write the data into
another VSAM file. How will it be possible.

Question Posted / mainframe_learner


I need to compare two VSAM files, both having 'number' as key. If there is a matching re..

Answer / mainframe_learner

Declare one VSAM as sequential read and another as random
access. And then try to read the files.

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