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Max No of directory Blocks in a sequencial file


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charu arora

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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 3:54 pm
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Hi

Please tell me the Max No of directory Blocks in a sequencial file

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charu
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manjunathkv

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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 3:58 pm
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There is zero directory blocks for sequential file
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charu arora

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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 5:13 pm
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Oh sorry i was askisg for a PDS
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sks.b4u

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:27 pm
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Hi,
There can be max 6 directory blocks for each PDS.
5 blocks are usable and 1 is unusubale for safety purpose
Correct me if i am wrong
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superk

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:44 pm
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Check with the z/OS V1R6.0 DFSMS: Using Data Sets guide.
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