How do you define a kSDS ?

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How do you define a kSDS ?

DEFINE CLUSTER (cluster name ) with the INDEXED parameter. Also specify the DS name for the DATA component and the DS INDEX component. Other important parms are RECORDSIZE, KEYS, SHAREOPTIONS.

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