Managing VSE/VSAM Files and Catalogs

Overview of File and Catalog Management Dialogs
For the model system administrator (SYSA), the Interactive Interface offers the File and Catalog Management dialog.
Displaying or Processing a VSE/VSAM File
The dialog Display or Process a File provides a FULIST that shows the file IDs and file names of all files in the specified catalog.
Defining a New VSE/VSAM File
With the dialog Define a New File you can create a new VSE/VSAM file in the catalog specified.
Defining a VSE/VSAM Library
With the dialog Define a Library you can create a VSE library in VSE/VSAM managed space.
Defining a VSE/VSAM Alternate Index or Name
With the dialog Define an Alternate Index or Name you can create either an alternate index or an alternate name for an existing VSE/VSAM file.
Displaying or Processing a VSE/VSAM Catalog or Space
The dialog Display or Process a Catalog, Space provides a FULIST that shows the catalog IDs and names in the system.
Defining a New VSE/VSAM User Catalog
With the dialog Define a New User Catalog you can create a new user catalog and, optionally, space for file allocation.

Parent topic: Administering