Indexed files, also called VSAM files, store data on disk in key sequential order based on a user-defined key that is part of each record. Duplicate data is not allowed and access is faster compared to sequential files, which allow duplicate data and store it in entry order on disk or tape without sorting, making access slower. Both file types support input, output, and input-output modes but sequential files are used more frequently.
Indexed files, also called VSAM files, store data on disk in key sequential order based on a user-defined key that is part of each record. Duplicate data is not allowed and access is faster compared to sequential files, which allow duplicate data and store it in entry order on disk or tape without sorting, making access slower. Both file types support input, output, and input-output modes but sequential files are used more frequently.
Indexed files, also called VSAM files, store data on disk in key sequential order based on a user-defined key that is part of each record. Duplicate data is not allowed and access is faster compared to sequential files, which allow duplicate data and store it in entry order on disk or tape without sorting, making access slower. Both file types support input, output, and input-output modes but sequential files are used more frequently.
B. Data is entered in key sequential order. C. Duplicate data is not allowed. D. Data is in sorted order based on key. E. Delete is applicable. F. Access is faster. G. Key is available. Key is user defined. Key is part of a record. H. Data is stored on disk only. I. File modes. INPUT. OUTPUT. I-O. J. Rarely used files
SEQUENTIAL FILES
A. Sequential files are called as QSAM files.
B. Data is entered in entry sequential order. C. Duplicate data is allowed. D. Data is not in sorted order. E. Delete is not applicable. F. Access is slow. G. Key is not available. H. Data is stored on tape/disk. I. File modes. INPUT. OUTPUT. I-O. EXTEND. J. Frequently used files