<database> (ISAM) An IBM file management system allowing
records to be accessed either sequentially (in the order they
were entered) or via an index. Each index orders the records
on a different key.
ISAM was followed by VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)
and pre-dated relational databases.
(2003-07-13)
Nearby terms:
Independent Verification and Validation « index « Index Data « Indexed Sequential Access Method » index register » indices » indirect address