VSAM Structure & Design

PT20275
Training Summary
Attendees will be able to describe Virtual Storage Access Method and its uses. The attendee will understand the different types of VSAM dataset, and how they are located via the Catalogs. The attendee will be able to describe the Backup, Load and Restore processes. The attendee will understand VSAM performance techniques and options and would have done a Performance workshop. In addition, the attendee will be introduced to the Application interface such as COBOL. VSAM RLS is also covered as is CICS VSAM Processing. A number of Workshops are included to reinforce the topics.
Prerequisites
Attendees should have familiarity with basic z/OS principles and a working knowledge of TSO/ISPF and JCL.
Duration
4 Days/Lecture & Lab
Audience
This course is designed for System Programmers, Application Programmers, and Operations Personnel requiring a good understanding of VSAM.
Course Topics
  • Introduction to VSAM
  • The VSAM Dataset Structures
  • Defining the VSAM Environment
  • How VSAM Datasets are located
  • Workshop
  • Alternate Indexes
  • VSAM Catalogs
  • Interpreting the Listcat
  • Repro, Backup, and Restore
  • Examine and Diagnose
  • VSAM Performance
  • The Application Interface
  • VSAM Record Level Sharing
  • CICS and VSAM

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