Technical Training Specialists

IMS Curriculum

IMS Concepts

1 day

This lecture-only course presents a high-level overview of IMS architecture and processing capabilities.

The target audience includes programmers, managers, and support staff who work in an IMS environment and need a general understanding of IMS.

IMS DB Coding

5 days

This course provides an in-depth look at IMS database processing. A combination of lecture and lab work demonstrates procedures for designing, coding, and testing IMS databases.

The target audience includes application programmers.

IMS DC Coding with MFS

5 days

This course presents detailed information about designing, coding, and testing online transactions using IMS Data Communications (DC) and Message Format Services (MFS). Hands-on exercises reinforce the concepts.

The target audience includes IMS or IMSADF application programmers who design or code applications using IMS Data Communications or Message Format Services.

Physical Organization of IMS Databases

4 days

This combination of lecture and discussion offers a comprehensive review of the physical structures of IMS full-function and FastPath databases while explaining their operational impact.

The target audience includes senior technical staff responsible for the performance of IMS databases.

IMS Management Overview

3 days

This course presents the information necessary to manage large database projects. The format includes lectures and group discussions.

The target audience includes management, business analysts, and senior design staff.

IMS Checkpoint/Restart Seminar

1 day

This seminar introduces procedures for implementing and testing checkpoint/restart in IMS projects.

The target audience includes IMS application programmers.

IMS Database Utilities

4 days

This course includes lectures and hands-on exercises that introduce IMS utilities to generate, monitor, and maintain IMS Full Function databases.

The target audience includes database administrators, system programmers, and senior application programmers who need to install, manage, or maintain IMS databases.

IMS with DB2

2 days

This intensive course provides an in-depth discussion of the use of DB2 with IMS applications. Hands-on exercises reinforce the concepts.

The target audience includes anyone working in the IMS/DB2 environment.

IMS Database Recovery Control (DBRC)

5 days

This combination of lecture and hands-on exercises thoroughly explains the concept of database logging and recovery under IMS Database Recovery Control (DBRC).

The target audience includes IMS technical support staff, DBAs, and senior IMS application programmers who manage IMS databases.

N-WAY Data Sharing

4 days

This course introduces N-way data sharing and explains how IMS, the IRLM, and the Coupling Facility interact to protect the integrity of IMS databases. Written exercises reinforce the concepts.

The target audience includes IMS system programmers, DBAs, and technical support staff who need to evaluate or implement N-way data sharing for an IMS/DB environment.

IMS Fast Path

5 days

This comprehensive course introduces Fast Path databases and teaches design and processing concepts. Hands-on exercises demonstrate practical applications.

The target audience includes programmers who design or code applications using Fast Path transactions or databases.

IMS Fast Path Implementation

5 days

This course combines lecture and lab work to present in-depth information on designing, implementing, monitoring, and tuning Fast Path databases and transactions.

The target audience includes experienced IMS DBAs and system programmers who design, use, or support Fast Path databases.

IMS for Operators

2 days

This course presents a thorough description of operations in an IMS environment, including IMS concepts and functions. Hands-on exercises demonstrate the concepts.

The target audience includes operations staff.

File-AID for IMS

1 day

This course introduces the data management and testing capabilities of File-AID for IMS.

The target audience includes application programmers who implement and test IMS databases.