8 to 9 hours
Computer personnel requiring knowledge of the IMS system and an overview of IMS/VS
Knowledge of the MVS operating system
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the components of an IMS/VS system
• Identify what a database is and how data communication works
• Identify how to start, stop, and monitor the IMS system
Introduction to Running Time Units, Image Copies, Control Region, MPR, and BMP
Concepts of Data Communications
IMS/VS Logging Procedures
Using IMS with Other Databases and Data Communication Systems
Master Terminal Operator Functions
System Checkpoints
The /CHE and /CHE SNAPQ Commands
Different Types of Startup
The Warm Start - Database Connection
The Warm Start - Data Communications Connection
Final SNAPQ
Emergency Starts
Cold Starts
Student to Start Up the IMS System
Types of Terminating Checkpoints
PURGE
DUMPQ
FREEZE
Orderly Shutdown
Send Message
Stop DC, Remove Terminals
Stopping Regions
Stopping Databases
/CHE DUMPQ
Completing Shutdown Log
Commands Used to Monitor the System
Displaying Activity and Online Data Sets
Displaying the Status of Transactions and Queues
Displaying the Status of Databases and Programs
Displaying Hardcopy Log and Correcting Problems
Displaying IMS/VS Subsystems
Displaying IMS/VS SPOOL