Virtual storage access method (VSAM) Question:

What is a VSAM split?

VSAM Interview Question
VSAM Interview Question

Answer:

If there isn't enough space in the control interval VSAM performs a control interval split by moving some records to the free control intervals. If there isn't a free control interval VSAM performs a control area split by allocating a new control area and moving half of the control intervals to it.


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