Virtual storage access method (VSAM) Question:

Would you specify FREESPACE for an ESDS?

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Answer:

No. Because you cannot insert records in an ESDS, also when you rewrite a record, it must be of the same length. Thus putting any value for freespace does not make any sense.


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