VSAM File Support

The platform server z/OS supports the creation of VSAM files.

The platform server uses the following parameters documented in the platform server Batch interface to create VSAM files:

  • VSAM_KEYPOS
  • VSAM_KEYLEN
  • VSAM_LIKE
  • VSAM_TYPE
  • VSAM_LRECL
  • VSAM_RRSLOT
  • VSAM_REUSE
Note: If these parameters are not defined, the platform server uses the attributes of the VSAM file being sent to create the new VSAM file.

Additionally, VSAM files can be created by using the platform server DATACLASS parameter. This requires an SMS administrator to properly set up the SMS DATACLASS.