Allocating VSAM data sets

Use the Allocate VSAM Data Set wizard to allocate VSAM data sets in the Remote Systems view.

1. Select the MVS Files subsystem of a remote system connection.
2. Right-click and select Menu > Allocate VSAM Data Set.
   Note: You can also press Ctrl+4 to allocate a new VSAM data set.
3. On the first page of the wizard:
   1. Accept the name that is provided in the Connection Name field.
   2. Select or type the high-level qualifier for the data set from the list.
   3. In the Data Set Name field, specify the name that follows the combination of high-level qualifier and period.
      For example, if the high-level qualifier is MYFILES and if you want to allocate the data set MYFILES.TEST.VSAM, type the string TEST.VSAM in the Data Set Name field.
   4. Click Next.
4. On page 2, click Specify characteristics (Advanced allocation) and then click Next to specify allocation values such as VSAM file type, associations, and cluster attributes.
5. Specify the allocation values.
   For field-level help, see the related links. For details on what values are required for different uses, contact your z/OS® system administrator.
6. To allocate the data set, click Finish.