Robert Sample
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Joined: 06 Jun 2008
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Location: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
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That depends upon what you are calling "an empty VSAM file". If, by "empty", you mean a VSAM file that had at least one record but there are no records in the file presently -- yes, you can do a START on this file. If, by "empty", you mean a VSAM file that has never had any records in it -- no, you cannot do a START on this file. If by "VSAM file" you are referring to an ESDS file, then the answer is no you cannot do a START on it -- ever.
Terminology is critical in IT, where similar terms can mean very different things. You need to consider your terminology before posting a question since, as in this case, the answer often depends upon your precise meaning. |
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