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ISAM
Last modified: Tuesday, November 25, 1997
Abbreviation for Indexed Sequential Access Method, a method for managing how a computer accesses records and files stored on a hard disk. While storing data sequentially, ISAM provides direct access to specific records through an index. This combination results in quick data access regardless of whether records are being accessed sequentially or randomly.
There are a number of products that provide basic ISAM access for different operating systems and program languages.
