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vsam : is it possible to store the VSAM dataset in tape


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VENKATA999
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:54 pm
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Hi Friends ,


can any tell me , is it possible to store vsam dataset in tape drive ..


Thank you,
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:05 pm
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As has been asked and answered before, no, VSAM by it's nature can only exist on DASD.
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spriya

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:33 pm
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hi friends

vsam data sets r stored in CI only?i m confused as per previous reply
plz any one clear it
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mmwife

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:02 am
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Hi Priya,

It might help if you told us what you plan to do with it once you get it on tape.
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