By looking into JCL can we identify the dataset is VSAM
(VSAM dataset supposed to be a input dataset).In this
scenerio how will we identify the dataset is VSAM ?
Answer Posted / vikas pujar
Its not possible to identify if Input file is VSAM or not just by looking at JCL. Usually companies have naming conventions for for DDnames. If VSAM, use V1234, If Sequential use I3456 , If output file O5678. So if use these we can identify.
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