NOTE Using PowerExchange it is now possible to source all kinds of MVS data.To source an MVS Mainframe files using a VSAM source and Normalizer transformation in a PowerCenter mapping do the following: 1. Create datasetWith any kind of data that is on MVS (except DB2) it is suggested to 'repro' it into a Sequential dataset of type fixed block.
VSAM stands for Virtual Storage Access Method. VSAM is a file storage access method used in MVS, ZOS and OS/390 operating systems. It was introduced by IBM in 1970's. It is a high performance access method used to organize data in form of files in Mainframes. VSAM is used by COBOL and CICS in Mainframes to store and retrieve data.
Jan 29, 2016 After you make mappings with your COBOL source files, you create a session in the Workflow Manager using the Session Wizard. Your data files can be on a machine local to the Informatica Server, or they can be on a remote machine or a mainframe. If your COBOL data files are on a mainframe or on a remote machine, you need to FTP your data files. Dec 05, 2014 Mainframe VSAM Tutorial Part 1,This mainframe tutorial explains you about virtual storage methods,data base types in mainframe. Informatica Support. Mainframe cobol Online Training Tutorial.