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Processing Different File Types

This chapter covers CA XCOM Data Transport support for various file types including partitioned data sets (PDS), partitioned data set extended (PDSE), and PDSE program libraries, generation data groups (GDG), VSAM files, and USS files. Processing requirements, limitations, and special features for different file types are described in detail. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, these considerations apply uniformly across all the CA XCOM Data Transport interfaces.

This section contains the following topics:

Partitioned Data Sets

Generic File Specifications (Using Wildcards)

Generation Data Groups

USS Files

VSAM Files

Miscellaneous File Considerations