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BMC Mainframe: VSAM Essentials Workshop
The course is developed and delivered by © RSM Technology.
This hands-on course describes and explains the access method concepts in MVS and the structure and design of VSAM files. It teaches how to create VSAM files using the utility Access Method Services (AMS), both from a functional as well as a performance point of view.
Additionally, it provides the Systems Programmer and Operational Analyst with information on the structure of ICF catalogs and the related VTOC and Index VTOC.
Online exercises provide experience in creating, accessing, and managing VSAM files. Attendees will create and use clusters, alternate indexes, and paths.
Major release:
BMC Mainframe Infrastructure Platform Training
Good for:
Operators, System Programmers
Course Delivery:
Instructor-Led Training (ILT) | 24 hours
Course Modules
VSAM Overview
VSAM Dataset Structure
Using Access Method Services
Defining VSAM Datasets
Listing Catalog Information
VSAM Dataset Management
Alternate Indexes
VSAM Data Integrity
VSAM Performance Considerations
Course Modules
VSAM Overview
VSAM Dataset Structure
Using Access Method Services
Defining VSAM Datasets
Listing Catalog Information
VSAM Dataset Management
Alternate Indexes
VSAM Data Integrity
VSAM Performance Considerations
