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They are stored without respect to the contents of the
records and in the order in which they are included in the file.

what's the biggest disadvantage of using a VSAM dataset?

8 Answers   Anjana, CTS, DSRC, IBM,

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In vsam at the cluster creation for KSDS FREESPACE parameter is required but for ESDS FREESPACE parameter is not required ?

4 Answers   IBM,

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

2 Answers   TCS,

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in what type of vsam datasets can an alternate index be defined??

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

1 Answers   IBM,

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

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By seeing the file itself how can we identify whether it is A vsam file or flat file

7 Answers   IBM,

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By seeing a program how we findout it is a VSAM program?

6 Answers   TCS,

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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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What are the steps involved in access method services?

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What is the purpose of having vsam data space?

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What is the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

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