Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an overview of the internal structure and the processing of VSAM data sets.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the features of VSAM
List the various types of data set organizations provided by VSAM
Describe the components of a VSAM key-sequenced data set (KSDS)
Define the terms related to VSAM data sets - records, CI, and CA
Describe the internal structure of a data control interval
Describe the internal structure of a KSDS

Topics: 
Introduction to VSAM
VSAM Terminology
VSAM Data Set Structure
Data CI Internal Structure
KSDS Internal Structure

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.