Administrative Information Services

Data Administration
 

VISION:Results Workshop #15 Outline

NON-SEQUENTIAL FILE PROCESSING IN VISION:Results

I. What is a VSAM File?

A. Definition
B. Difference Between Sequential/VSAM

II. Uses for VSAM Files

A. Matching Sequentially VS Randomly
B. Online System Benefits

III. Processing VSAM Sequentially

A. Principles
B. Syntax

IV. Processing VSAM Randomly

A. Principles
B. Syntax

V. Skip Sequential Processing

A. Principles
B. Syntax
C. Partial Keys

VI. Combining VSAM Access Methods

A. Sample Program

VII. Class Exercises

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