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Q: Explain DFSORT utility

Answer:
DFSORT sorts/merges files. SYSIN has SORT FIELDS=(1,10,CH,A). SORTIN=input, SORTOUT=output. Options: INCLUDE/OMIT for filtering, OUTREC/INREC for reformatting, SUM for summarization. ICETOOL provides extended functions.
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Q: How does MERGE work?

Answer:
DFSORT MERGE combines pre-sorted files. SORTIN01, SORTIN02, etc. inputs. MERGE FIELDS=(1,10,CH,A). Files must be sorted on merge key. Output one sorted file. Preserves input order for equal keys.