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This how-to does not cover on how to export data from mainframes. There are various ways to bring datasets from DB2 or IMS. This article assumes that you have used DBMS export or other utilities (like FTP) to bring datasets into flat files.
Before You
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Store ECBDIC data on GCS
EBCDIC data exported from mainframes can be stored on GCS in the same way we store any other files. The files are binary and require COBOL copybook to interpret them. This presents a challenge for debugging issues with data or the system.
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