Sort utility

 

The sort utility supports remote file processing with DDM anywhere that it supports local file processing for both iSeries™ and non-iSeries target servers.

Generally, on the Format Data (FMTDTA) command, DDM file names can be specified anywhere a database file name can be specified.

• A DDM file name can be specified on the SRCFILE parameter, and a member name can be specified on the SRCMBR parameter, for iSeries or System/38™ target systems. If the remote file referred to by the DDM file is not on an iSeries server or a System/38, a member name cannot be specified.

• DDM file names can also be specified on the INFILE parameter (to access a remote file as the input file for conversion) or on the OUTFILE parameter (to access a remote file as the output file of the conversion). Both parameters cannot specify DDM file names at the same time.

 

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Utility considerations for DDM