What are all the ways we can create datasets?
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Answer / guest
Dataset can be created using the following ways :
1) Submitting a JCL
//ddname dd dsn=<dataset name to be created>,
// disp=(new,catlg,del)
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2) Using the option 3.2
3) Using FileAid 3.5
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Answer / guest
vsam DATASETS can be created using IDCAMS utility in JCL
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Answer / sap
Create PDS dataset
1, Use utility IEFBR14 disp=(new,catlg,delete)
2, Use utility IDCAMS
Create VSAM dataset
1. Use utility IDCAMS.
The sample you can refer to the Utility book.
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Answer / j.mathavan
1. By submitting JCL (IEFBR14 utility)
2. TSO command - 3.2
3. By using File-Aid
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