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IMS Concepts & Facilities [IMCF]

OVERVIEW

This course introduces the concepts IMS/DB and IMS/TM and the terminology used in the IMS environment. It also explains what facilities are available and where best to use them 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

1 Day

$895

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Dates & Enrollments

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • IMS Components & Terminology
  • DL/1 Programming Considerations
  • IMS Transaction Manager (IMS/DC)
  • Message Types
  • Conversational Processing Concepts
  • Description of Secondary Indexing
  • Description of Logical Relationships
  • Overview of IMS Access Methods
  • Message Scheduling
  • Security

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the basic components of IMS DB and IMS TM (IMS/DC)
  • Understand and use basic IMS terminology
  • Describe the main facilities available in IMS and their use 

PREREQUISITES

  

A general understanding of database concepts and familiarity with the IBM mainframe computing environment or taking IBM z Systems Environment - Introduced & Explained[IN]

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Dates & Enrollments

IMS Essentials [DISF]

OVERVIEW

This course is a comprehensive introduction to IMS. It provides ideal cross-training for application support specialists from disciplines such as CICS, COBOL, JAVA, or DB2. The course introduces and explains all areas of IMS databases in both the Batch and Online environments, including data access using the DL/I Language Interface and the maintenance of data integrity using the DBRC feature. These include the analysis of sample applications and hands-on use of the procedures and utilities required to recover from various application and system failures 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

4 Days

Hands-On

$3,000

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Dates & Enrollments

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Introduction to IMS
  • Introduction to Batch Programming
  • Advanced Database Programming
  • Database Environment
  • Database Implementation - 1
  • Database Implementation - 2
  •  Database Implementation - 3
  • Database Backup and Recovery 
  • IMS/TM Concepts & Facilities
  •  IMS Online Programming - 1
  • Message Format Services
  • IMS Online Programming - 2
  • Fast Path
  • Online IMS System Recovery and Restart
  • Sharing Data and Data Sharing
  •  IMS Operations
  • IMS Performance Management 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the architecture of IMS batch and online systems 
  • Analyze database and communication calls 
  • Identify appropriate logical and physical database design features 
  • Describe the structure of secondary indexes and logical relationships 
  • Use IMS utilities to backup, restore, and reorganize the database 
  • Discuss the facilities available in IMS to provide data integrity and system availability. 
  • Trace the flow of a transaction through an IMS system  

PREREQUISITES

A general understanding of the IBM enterprise server (mainframe) environment and an appreciation of application development concepts is assumed 

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Dates & Enrollments

IMS/DB & IMS/TM for Technical Support [DISB]

OVERVIEW

This course introduces and explains in detail the IMS DB and TM technical environments. It covers both IMS on-line operations and support. The course provides the essential cross-training for systems support specialists from parallel disciplines such as z/OS, CICS, or DB2.


Attendees will learn effective IMS system administration, based on a comprehensive insight into the structure and function of the IMS processes and resources, together with the parameters and operator commands that control them 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

5 Days

Hands-On

$3,300

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Dates & Enrollments

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Overview & Definitions 
  • The Life Cycle of a Message
  • Message Scheduling
  • Control Blocks
  • JCL...JCL...JCL!!!
  • Operational Datasets
  • Definitions in PROCLIB
  • IMS Setup & Execution
  • Command & Control
  • IMS Logging
  • DBRC Considerations
  • Storage Manager 
  • Installation
  • z/OS Considerations 
  • VTAM Considerations
  • System Definition
  • System Definition: Configuration
  • System Definition: Application & Database
  • Online Change & Dynamic Resource Definition
  • System Definition: Data Communications
  • Extended Terminal Option
  • Additional Message Sources
  • Exits
  • External Subsystem
  • ODBA, DBCTL & CICS
  • Security  
  • IMS Problem Determination
  • Establishing a Performance Baseline
  • IMS Monitor Reports
  • IMS General Tuning Considerations
  • Parallel Sysplex Overview  
  • Shared Databases
  • Shared Message Queues


COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the role of the Systems Administrator, & the terms, activities, & functions specific to the role 
  • Describe the process of a Control Blocks generation, & implementation via Online Change 
  • Follow the path of a Transaction through an Online IMS system identifying supporting buffer pools, datasets, & parameter definitions 
  • Explain the internal functions for effective selection of system definition & tuning options 
  • Identify problem areas & assist in resolution efforts with appropriate functional specialists 
  • Maximize IMS performance to meet critical application requirements within the scope of available resources  

PREREQUISITES

A general understanding of z/OS, ISPF, VSAM and at least one year of experience in providing technical support to z/OS, CICS, COBOL, WebSphere MQ, or a similar area. Attendance on the course IMS Essentials [DISF] is also strongly recommended 

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Dates & Enrollments

IMS/DB & IMS/TM(DC)Programming [IDBC]

OVERVIEW

This course teaches the skills and techniques required to write programs in both IMS/DB and IMS/TM (formerly IMS/DC) environments. The course covers IMS database access, which also includes the programming components necessary for coding on-line programs 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

5 Days

Hands-On

$3,150

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Dates & Enrollments

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Introduction to IMS/DB & IMS/TM
  • IMS Components
  • IMS/DB Programming
  • IMS/TM Programming
  • Command Codes
  • Database Access Methods
  • Conversational Programs
  • Checkpoint & Recovery
  • Batch Terminal Simulator (BTS)
  • Message Format Service (MFS)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the basic components of IMS DB (DL/I) and IMS/TM.
  • Understand and use the terminology encountered in IMS environments.
  • Describe and explain the main facilities available in IMS DB.
  • Code and test a basic COBOL or PL/I program to access IMS databases.
  • Write a typical Message Processing Program.
  • Describe the differences in conversational programs.
  • Write and test a simple PSB.
  • Use BTS to test an MPP.
  • Recognize simple MFS statements.

PREREQUISITES

COBOL or PL/I programming experience and program edit and submission knowledge.

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Dates & Enrollments

IMS/DB Programming [DIDP]

OVERVIEW

The course will provide the essential information that is required by programmers to enable them to use IMS to access Databases as effectively as possible. The course covers not only the facts about IMS database access, but also includes several practical exercises that allow attendees to work through various programs and learn the most structured and efficient use of IMS database calls 

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

4 Days 

Hands-On

$2500

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Dates & Enrollments

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Introduction to IMS
  • IMS components
  • IMS programming
  • Command Codes
  • Database Access Methods 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the basic components of IMS DB 
  • Understand and use IMS DB terminology 
  • Describe and explain the main facilities available in IMS DB 
  • Code and test a basic COBOL or PL/I program to access IMS Data Bases 

PREREQUISITES

COBOL or PL/I programming experience and program edit and submission knowledge 

Email at Info@zcubedtech.com  to find out more

Dates & Enrollments

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