Suppose a generation of GDG gets created in a particular step of a proc. How would you refer the current generation in a subsequent step? What would be the disposition of this generation now ?

4 Answers   Patni,

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What is the maximum no. of records that can be allowed in VSAM ?

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what does a file status of 02 on a vsam signifies?

0 Answers   IBM,

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what is the drawback of vsam dataset?? a.execution slow. b.free space. c.independent storage device. d.none of the above. let me know the answer with reason.

4 Answers   Target,

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Is it slower if you access a record through ALT INDEX as compared to Primary INDEX? Why?

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What are the access method services used in vsam?

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What is the COBOL RECORD KEY clause?

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Differentiate between control interval (ci) and control area (ca)?

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we can define the ksds cluster by two ways by using the file-aid or by using the idcams utility. Explain them.

0 Answers   IBM,

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What is a base cluste?

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what parameter in the define aix option is used to determine the maximum number of duplicate keys allowable ?

0 Answers   IBM,

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can i see how many records does a vsam file have without browsing or without using file-aid? and same for ps file?

3 Answers   Tech Mahindra,

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