IMS Workshop
- Come attend this full day workshop and learn all about IMS.
What is a database?
A brief description of two major database types. The differences, the similarities and the overlaps. The considerations of structure, access and usability. A summary view and comparison.
A (very) brief history of IMS
A short talk about how IMS came to be. One question quiz at the end of the day.
What sort of database is IMS?
IMS is a twofold product, so not JUST a database. Here we look at the two logical components of an IMS environment. The Transaction Manager – TM and Database Manager – DB. Then moves on the various databases available in IMS to suit programming requirements such as application access speed, availability and recovery.
Why do we choose IMS?
What makes IMS different? Business cases often have requirements that only IMS satisfies. SLAs with user might dictate levels of performance and availability. Or even the ability to handle differing volumes of transaction traffic. How does IMS provide users with the above?
IMS DB 101
IMS Database Manager component. Let’s look at the pieces needed to create and access a database. The tasks and configuration that controls database access and authorization. A deeper look at predominate database types with an eye towards performance. The Inherent integrity of IMS that allows multiple users to simultaneously access the same data structures. There will be a quick look into modernization features, such as Open DataBase Management, over the years.
IMS TM 101
IMS transaction Manager component. How does IMS process a transaction. A review of the life of a transaction. Where does the transaction run? How does IMS route it? What tasks are need in IMS to make this processing complete?
Application Development using JAVA with IMS 101
What makes and application program? A discussion of availability of programming languages. An explanation of DBDs, PCBs and ACBs modules. JAVA Environment/Coding set up for Transaction processing using SQL calls.
Problem Solving
IMS Fell over, What now? Initial step and data gathering for problem analysis and resolution. What is needed to get IMS running? What will IBM need to analysis? A starting point to turn errors into solutions.