Index build utility

This section provides information about the capabilities and use of the Fast Path Indexer/EP index build function. This function is executed by a command-driven utility that lets you create an index to a Fast Path primary DEDB.

Note

All topics in this section apply to both PFX indexes and IBM native indexes.

By using the Fast Path Indexer/EP index build function, you can build a single index or multiple indexes to a primary DEDB in offline mode only. You can build indexes by reading the primary DEDB, or by using an XSCAN data set that the XSCAN command creates. The two approaches for building indexes are mutually exclusive.

Fast Path Indexer/EP provides the BUILD command, the IX subcommand, and associated keywords. You can use them in various combinations to build indexes to a primary DEDB. You can also use the BUILD command in the same manner to rebuild indexes following maintenance to the primary DEDB.

For IMS Version 12 and later, you can use the BUILD command to build PFX indexes or IBM native indexes.

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