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IMS/DC Performance Analysis & Tuning Workshop [DIPT]

OVERVIEW

This course teaches how to analyze IMS/DB performance and how to identify potential problems. Attendees will also learn effective tuning techniques that will help them to get the most out of their IMS/DB systems 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

4 Days

Hands-On

$3,150

Email at Info@zcubedtech.com  to find out more

Dates & Enrollments

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Introduction
  • Online System Reporting
  • Database Characteristics
  • Application Considerations
  • Putting the Factors into Practice
  • Parallel Sysplex

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Define a performance strategy
  • Identify potential problems
  • Understand data sources
  • Analyze data
  • Predict and evaluate changes

PREREQUISITES

Course attendees should have a sound knowledge of IMS at a conceptual level and knowledge of the IMS environment (both batch & online) along with the IMS utilities, Familiarity with z/OS control programs and VSAM is also assumed 

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IMS Database Design & Implementation [DISD]

OVERVIEW

This course provides detailed information required for the design of IMS Full Function databases and Data Entry databases (DEDBs). It covers the definition of IMS Control Blocks (DBD & PSB), & the characteristics of HISAM, HDAM & HIDAM, PHDAM, and PHIDAM (HALDB) organizations. The physical structure of these database types is examined in detail, & the reasons for choosing a particular organization to match an application’s needs. In addition, GSAM & Secondary Indexes are discussed, & the physical implementation of logical relationships, uni-directional & bi-directional (physical & virtual). Other topics are database housekeeping, the relevance of DBRC, database monitoring for performance & error recovery 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

5 Days

Hands-On

$3,300

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DATES & ENROLLMENTS

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • IMS Control Blocks for Applications
  • IMS DB HS & Hybrid Access Methods
  • IMS DB Implementation
  • HD Access Methods
  • Database Reorganization Utilities
  • Secondary Indexing
  • Logical Relationships
  • Further Database Utilities
  • IMS Data Base Recovery Control (DBRC)
  • Larger Databases
  • IMS Database Integrity
  • Sharing Data & Data Sharing
  • IMS DB Monitoring
  • New Uses for IMS Databases

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Define the IMS control blocks PSB & DBD 
  • Describe the characteristics of HISAM, HDAM & HIDAM 
  • Match the above organizations to a particular application 
  • Describe GSAM & Secondary Indexes 
  • Implement secondary indexes, logical relationships & database housekeeping 
  • Describe DBRC 

PREREQUISITES

Knowledge of IMS fundamentals, gained through attendance of IMS Essentials [DISF], or experience of DL/1 programming. Familiarity with MVS access methods, especially VSAM, an advantage 

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DATES & ENROLLMENTS

IMS DBRC Workshop [DBR1]

OVERVIEW

This course introduces and explains the IMS Database Recovery facility (DBRC). This course will enable attendees to perform database recovery and protect database integrity using the tools available 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

4 Days

Hands-On

$3,150

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DATES & ENROLLMENTS

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • DBRC Installation & Setup
  • Log & Database Registration
  • Utility Interaction - Backup, Recovery and Reorganization
  • Database Sharing Control
  • HALDB Implementation and Migration
  • Using GENJCL
  • DBRC in Production
  • RECON Maintenance, Backup and Recovery
  • DBRC Problem Diagnosis and Resolution
  • DBRC API Exploitation
  • Introduction to DBRC Parallel RECON Access

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the constituent parts of DBRC 
  • Process DBRC records 
  • Describe the data-sharing environment 
  • Register databases and their data sets 
  • Define & register data set groups, data groups & recovery groups 
  • Explain the interaction between utilities 
  • Describe HALDB implementation & migration 
  • Use GENJCL 
  • Use DBRC in a production environment 
  • Carry out DBRC problem identification & resolution 
  • Carry out RECON maintenance 
  • Exploit the DBRC API 

PREREQUISITES

A good working knowledge of IMS and its implementation and administration within their own organization. Familiarity with z/OS control programs and VSAM (KSDS & AMS) is also required 

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DATES & ENROLLMENTS

IMS Fast Path - Design & Implementation [IMFP]

OVERVIEW

This advanced, in-depth course, introduces, and explains the features and functionality of IBM's IMS Fast Path. The course covers the processing of Fast Path resources in IMS/TM and IMS/DB environments and the design and implementation of both EMH environments and Fast Path databases. It also explains the implementation of High-Speed Sequential Processing, the DEDB Virtual Storage Option, database and system recovery and data sharing for Fast Path DEDBs.

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

5 Days

Hands-On

Private-Only

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COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Introduction to IMS Fast Path
  • The Expedited Message Handler (EMH)
  • The Main Storage Database (MSDB)
  • The Data Entry Database (DEDB)
  • Fast Path System Functions
  • Parallel Sysplex Exploitation
  • Fast Path Administration
  • Fast Path Operations
  • Application Programming and Design

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  •  List the components of IMS Fast Path
  • Explain the features and functions of Fast Path components
  • Design and implement an Expedited Message Handler (EMH) environment
  • Design and implement Fast Path databases (DEDBs and MSDBs)
  • Implement High Speed Sequential Processing (HSSP)
  • Implement the DEDB Virtual Storage Option
  • Implement database and system recovery in a Fast Path environment
  • Implement data sharing for Fast Path DEDBs
  • Create an effective bufferpool strategy

PREREQUISITES

 A sound understanding of IMS at a conceptual and terminological level 

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IMS Security [IMSE]

OVERVIEW

Effective and efficient database security is an essential in all organizations. This course, taught by experienced IMS specialists, introduces, and explains how to implement RACF with IMS.

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

4 Days

Hands-On

Private-Only

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COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Introduction to IMS Security
  • IMS Security Facilities
  • IMS Security Options
  • Introduction to RACF
  • User ID and Sign On Verification
  • Securing the IMS Control Region
  • IMS Transaction Security
  • IMS Command Security
  • Security for Time Controlled Operations
  • *MS Resource Access Security (RAS)
  • IMS Database Security
  • *MS Dataset Security
  • Common Service Layer Security
  • Security in an IMS Database Control Environment
  • IMS and Db2 Security

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  •   Identify the IMS resources that must be protected
  • Identify the types of security facilities available for each resource
  • Develop a plan to implement security on your IMS systems
  • Identify the tasks required in IMS and RACF to implement security
  • Implement security for each resource using an appropriate security facility
  • Code the security definitions in IMS and RACF to protect transactions, commands, data, dependent regions, Program Specification Blocks (PSB), terminals and other resources

PREREQUISITES

A conceptual and terminological understanding of both IMS and RACF. These skills can be gained by attendant on the courses IMS Essentials [DISF] and Understanding RACF [3092]

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