IDMS native VSAM support for extended files

Products

• CA IDMS
• CA IDMS - Database
• CA IDMS - ADS

Issue/Introduction

Does CA-IDMS native VSAM access support extended files (those greater than 4GB)?

Does CA-IDMS native VSAM access support extended files (those greater than 4GB)?

Environment

CA IDMS, all supported releases.

Resolution

CA IDMS support for native VSAM files will work with extended files (size greater than 4GB) if they are KSDS, but not for ESDS or RRDS.

Additional Information

Native VSAM Considerations