INDEXED FILES

A. Indexed files are also called as VSAM files.

B. Data is entered in key sequential order.
C. Duplicate data is not allowed.
D. Data is in sorted order based on key.
E. Delete is applicable.
F. Access is faster.
G. Key is available. Key is user defined. Key is part of a record.
H. Data is stored on disk only.
I. File modes. INPUT. OUTPUT. I-O.
J. Rarely used files

SEQUENTIAL FILES

A. Sequential files are called as QSAM files.

B. Data is entered in entry sequential order.
C. Duplicate data is allowed.
D. Data is not in sorted order.
E. Delete is not applicable.
F. Access is slow.
G. Key is not available.
H. Data is stored on tape/disk.
I. File modes. INPUT. OUTPUT. I-O. EXTEND.
J. Frequently used files