You have a VSAM dataset that requires frequent updates. Explain how you would use IDCAMS to efficiently handle these updates.
- Use the ALTER command to update records
- Use the MODIFY command to update records
- Use the REPLACE command to update records
- Use the REPRO command to update records
The REPLACE command in IDCAMS allows for efficient updates to a VSAM dataset by replacing existing records with new ones. This ensures that the dataset is updated without unnecessary overhead, making it suitable for frequent updates while maintaining data integrity.
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