Allocating a cluster

The Allocate cluster option (A) lets you allocate new VSAM clusters and IAM datasets online or in batch. All VSAM dataset types (KSDS, ESDS, RRDS, LINEAR, and zFS) are supported.

VSAM Utility screen

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Steps:

  1. Type an A in the OPTION field.
  2. Type FASAMP.EMPLOYE1 in the Dataset name field under the Specify Dataset Information section.
  3. Type a B in the Process Online or Batch field to request batch processing.
  4. Type FASAMP.EMPLOYEE in the Dataset name field under the Specify Model Dataset Information section.
  5. Press Enter. File-AID displays the Allocate New VSAM Cluster screen as illustrated in the following figure.

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