Information Management System (IMS) Database/Transaction Manager (DB/TM) is IBM's premier transactional and hierarchical database management system for critical online operational and e-business applications and data, enabling high availability, information integration, management, and scalability. Get a detailed description of the activities required to install, tailor, maintain, and support an IMS DB/TM system. Additionally, learn about aspects of the IMS architecture and internal structure that support database and transaction management.

• Describe a detailed description of the activities required to install, tailor, maintain and support an IMS DB/TM system
• Understand the aspects of the IMS architecture and internal structure that support Database and Transaction Management
• Understand the IMS DB/TM architecture
• Design, install, and customize an IMS DB/TM system
• Perform system administration for an IMS DB/TM system

This is an intermediate course for system programmers and technical support individuals, who need to understand installation, customization, administration, and maintenance on an IMS DB/TM system.

You should complete:

• IMS Fundamentals (CM010)
• IMS Fundamental - Web (CMW01)
• or have equivalent knowledge

You should also have some system programming experience with IMS systems.

• IMS Packaging and Overview
• IMS Installation / IVP
• Transaction Flow: Input Messages
• Transaction Scheduling and Execution
• IMS Locking, IMS Logger and Syncpoint Processing
• CICS and IMS
• Functions That Improve IMS Availability
• IMS DB/DC - "DBT" -  System Definition
• Prepare your Operating System
• Build IVP APPL / System and Prepare for Execution
• "IMST" Execution
• The Evolution of IMS Data Sharing
• Transaction Flow Review