how to identify the file used in the JCL is an VSAM file.
Just seeing the JCL code how can we track the file as VSAM file?

Answer Posted / harsha

I know its not a generic answer, but many system used BUFND
(Buffer data) and BUFNI(Buffer Index) parameter while using
any VSAM file.

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