EXTEND (Extend Data or Index Areas) › EXTEND › When to Use

When to Use

Use the EXTEND function to increase the space available in a data or index area. You can use EXTEND:

• When planning for future growth.
• When an area becomes full or nearly full.

Note: A Multi-Dataset Index area (I00-99) can only be extended if the IXX Index Area is initialized and able to be open for processing. This requirement does not exist for the IXX Index Area and data areas.