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IMS Fundamentals
Duration
35.2 Hours
Course
CM68G
Available Formats
Classroom Training, Online Training
Course Description
Overview
This course equips beginners with practical skills in IMS architecture, hierarchical database design, access methods, transaction manager, and integration with z/OS services. You will learn how to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot IMS applications, preparing you for roles such as mainframe developer, system analyst, or IMS administrator.
Objectives
- Understand the components and benefits of an IMS database and transaction management system
- Describe the processing of a database record in hierarchic sequence and identify the different IMS database organization types
- Understand the differences between Database Description (DBD) and Program Specification Block (PSB) control blocks
- Explain the reasons for the use of secondary indexes and logical relationships
- Contrast full-function (including High Availability Large Databases) and Fast Path database types
- Describe some of the services provided by an IMS control region and the basic IMS Data Communications functions of the IMS Transaction Manager (IMS TM)
- Identify the roles of messages, queues, and logical terminals
- Explain the different scheduling characteristics of the IMS and Transaction Manager region types: Message Processing, Batch Message Processing, and Interactive Fast Path
- Identify the functions of dynamic and batch backout, the system log, and the benefits of periodically backing up a database
- Describe the function of Database Recovery Control (DBRC), Integrated Resource Lock Manager (IRLM) for data sharing, and distributed processing
Audience
- Entry‑level mainframe developers who have basic z/OS knowledge and want to learn IMS architecture and database design.
- Junior system analysts responsible for analysing IMS transaction flows and integrating services.
- Newly hired IMS administrators tasked with configuring and maintaining IMS components.
- Mid‑level application developers transitioning to IMS development and needing hands‑on experience with access methods.
- IT support engineers with foundational mainframe experience who support IMS environments and require troubleshooting skills.
Topics
- Module 1: IMS Architecture Overview: Introduces IMS components, system hierarchy, and integration points with z/OS services.
- Module 2: Hierarchical Database Design: Covers data modeling, segment definitions, and access method selection for efficient retrieval.
- Module 3: Transaction Manager Fundamentals: Explains transaction processing, scheduling, and performance tuning techniques.
- Module 4: IMS Application Development: Demonstrates coding standards, debugging tools, and maintenance practices for IMS applications.
- Module 5: Troubleshooting and Best Practices: Provides systematic approaches to diagnose issues and implement optimal maintenance procedures.
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