I been using File Manager IMS, Base, and DB2 for about 9 months now and have a question about extracting and restoring slices of data. I am using File Manager Version 10.1.0.
I need to extract a relationally intact set of data across IMS, VSAM, and DB2 and save it to a dataset. Next, I want to delete those same records from those data files. Finally, I want to store back into those files another version of the same relationally intact set. I have not been able to find how to do that. File Manager for IMS is far too complicated for me to figure out how to delete let alone insert. The examples in the manual are very weak and leaves a lot to be desired. The DB2 feature that I used ended up wiping out the entire table and I spent days trying to restore it. I don't even want to try the VSAM after my two unsuccessful attempts (IMS and DB2). So, does anybody out there having any experience do this? I am looking for working examples here. The manuals for these products do have some examples but not with enough details! Thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
