What are some advantages of using VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) for indexed file processing in COBOL?
- Efficient random access, support for large datasets, and built-in data integrity features
- High-speed sequential processing, easy integration with external files, and automatic record locking
- Simplicity in implementation, low storage overhead, and compatibility with relational databases
- Simplified data retrieval, compatibility with ASCII encoding, and low processing overhead
VSAM offers advantages such as efficient random access, support for large datasets, and built-in data integrity features, making it suitable for applications that require quick and direct access to specific records in a file.
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