DB2 VARCHAR data type is used to store a string with variable-length characters but a maximum of the string length…
In the DB2 database, while structuring tables, data types must be assigned to each and every field. The DB2 datatypes…
DB2 COPY PENDING (COPY) restrictive status indicates that the affected object must be copied. Causes of COPY PENDING status If…
The LOAD utility places a tablespace in DB2 CHECK PENDING (CHKP) status if its referential integrity is in doubt or…
PERFORM statement transfers control to a block of code that will be executed just once. This could either be a…
The COBOL MERGE statement combines two or more identically sequenced files on a set of specified keys. As part of…
COBOL SORT files are common functionalities of COBOL applications. Sorting is required for sequential processing as the files need to…
The VSAM EXPORT-IMPORT commands are usually used to take the backup and recovery. The EXPORT option is used to export…
VSAM cluster should be deleted using IDCAMS utility. VSAM DELETE command can be used to delete the VSAM or non-VSAM objects…
The VSAM VERIFY command is used to verify, and if necessary, update, the end of file information in the VSAM…