Module | 1VSAM |
Description | This course covers the differences between non-VSAM and VSAM files. It reviews the advantages of VSAM files. The catalogue structure of VSAM and ICF catalogues are discussed. The different VSAM data set organizations and their structure is explained. The program is called and the IDCAMS key commands. |
Topics | * Differences VSAM and non-VSAM data sets
* Benefits VSAM data sets
* Catalogue structure and ICF Catalogues
Master Catalogues
User Catalogues
* VSAM Clusters
ESDS
KSDS
RRDS
LDS
* Physical storage on disk
Control Intervals (CI)
Control Areas (CA)
Index structure
* IDCAMS * Access Method Services
* VSAM concepts
Cluster
Control Interval
Control Interval Definition Field
Record Definition Field
Control Area
Free Space
Unused Space
Relative Byte Address
Alternate Index
Path |
Prerequisites | Course 1RKC, 1DATAM, 1ZOS, 1JES2 |
Coursedays | 1 day |
Class | Classroom with Syllabus |
Special | A written test is possible. |
