Key-sequenced data set

For the jazz radio station in San Diego, California, click on KSDS (FM)

A Key Sequenced Data Set (KSDS) is a type of dataset used by the VSAM computer data storage system. Each record in a KSDS data file is embedded with a unique key. A separate index file allows the system to physically locate the record in the data file by its key value. Records can be randomly accessed and can be variable-length.

See also

• Entry Sequenced Data Set
• Relative Record Data Set

References

• http://www.auditmypc.com/acronym/KSDS.asp
• http://www.jaymoseley.com/hercules/vstutor/vstutor.htm
• http://www.mvsforums.com/techfaqsvsam.html
• http://www.lascon.co.uk/d002303.htm