To copy a VSAM data set:

1. Use the access method services (AMS) utility to move the VSAM data set to a sequential data set.
2. Copy the MVS™ sequential data set to a z/OS UNIX file. See Copying a sequential data set or PDS member into a z/OS UNIX file for instructions.

To move the VSAM data set to a z/OS UNIX file permanently, delete the data set from MVS with the TSO/E DELETE command.