Choosing a VSAM utility option

The VSAM utility screen is where you specify which VSAM option you want to perform and the necessary background information needed to process the request. The selected option is typed in the OPTION field near the top of the screen. Options for processing include:

• A - Allocate VSAM or IAM file
• D - Delete any data set
• DR - Delete/Define any VSAM data set
• X - Allocate alternate index
• P - Allocate path
• B - Build index
• R - Rename clusters
• M - Modify cluster attributes
• S - Allocate dataspace
• T - Delete dataspace
• blank - Display information on any data set

VSAM Utility Screen - Choose an Option