How is a GDG base created?
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Answer / guest
A GDG base is created in the system catalog and keeps track
of the generation numbers used for datasets in the group.
IDCAMS utility is used to define the GDG base.
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Answer / sravanthi
We can also create a GDG base in test using File Aid option
M.F;3.2 Create GDG base option is there
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Answer / prashanthkodakani
above answer is correct this can be done by using
IDCAMS= 'intgrated data cluster access method service'
utility program.
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Answer / dhans
GDG base is created using any one of the below method.
Using IDCAMS utility
Using FileAID or File manager
Using ISPF option, 3.2
Refer the following link for more details.
https://youtu.be/hMbB20WKmBg
https://youtu.be/3N17dh7BAaQ
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