Alternate index can be used only in KSDS and ESDS.primary index is not av

can alternate index use in ESDS since it does not contain
primary index? if yes can you explain?

Question Posted / sridhar

Answer Posted / sridhar

Alternate index can be used only in KSDS and ESDS.primary
index is not available in ESDS,it has RRN(relative record
no)only.

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