Virtual storage access method (VSAM) Question:

What is the meaning of each of the values in SHAREOPTS(2 3)?

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Answer:

Value of 2 for cross region means that the file can be processed simultaneously by multiple users provided only one of them is an updater. Value of 3 for cross system means that any number of jobs can process the file for input or output (VSAM does nothing to ensure integrity).


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