IAM file compatibility with IDMS

Products

• IDMS

Issue/Introduction

Does IDMS support the reading of IAM files as a VSAM file?

Environment

Release: All supported releases.

Resolution

IAM is a software product marketed by Innovation Data Processing as an alternative to VSAM. IDMS does not directly support IAM - there is no code or specific logic in IDMS dedicated to supporting IAM. IDMS supports VSAM only.

When an IAM file is defined to IDMS, IDMS thinks it is dealing with a VSAM file. If any problems arise with IAM files and IDMS, then the problem must be reproduced with a VSAM file in order for IDMS support to be able to provide assistance.

If the problem does not also occur with VSAM, please contact Innovation Data Processing for support.

Additional Information

Considerations for Native VSAM Files
Native VSAM Considerations