In IMS Logical Relationships training course, you will learn to successfully implement and tune Information Management System (IMS) databases with IMS logical relationships. Examine in detail the various pointer options.
By attending IMS Logical Relationships workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Code the DBDs and PSBs for databases involved in logical relationships, including those using recursive data structures
- Use IMS utilities to load and reorganize logically related databases
- Choose logical relationship update rules based upon application processing requirements
- Identify DBD coding parameters that are critical to the performance of logically related databases
- Interpret the results of logical relationship implementation choices using the reports provided by the IMS Monitor
Atleast four months of experience using IMS and should be able to:
- Use TSO/ISPF or PDF
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of:
- OS/VS Job Control Language
- VSAM access methods service utilities
- DL/I application programming techniques
- Describe the characteristics and storage format of HISAM, HIDAM and HDAM databases and code their DBDs
- Understand the IMS DB Monitor and use its reports to resolve database performance concerns
This IMS Logical Relationships class is ideal for those responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, or tuning IMS databases using logical relationships.