Arrow Electronics, Inc.

IMS Installation Workshop

CODE: CM059G

LENGTH: 24 Hours (3 days)

PRICE: £1,950.00

Description

Learn how to successfully install and successfully maintain an Information Management System (IMS) system, with insights on common problems, how to avoid them and how to correct them should they occur. In the hands-on lab, select an IBM-supported Version of IMS to actually install, then install that IMS and run the IMS Installation Verification Program (IVP) process in the environment of your choice:

  • Database Control (DBCTL)
  • Database Coordinator Controller (DCCTL)
  • Database/Data Communications (DB/DC)
  • DB/DC with Extended Recovery Facility (XRF)

Objectives

  • Review the steps involved in the Installation and IVP process for IMS
  • Discuss IMS sysgen describing what it is as well as why we have it
  • Review and explain IMS maintenance recommendations
  • Review and explain IMS maintenance upgrades
  • Discuss common problems clients encounter and their solutions
  • Installation of an IMS system during lab

Audience

This is an intermediate course for system programmers who install or maintain IMS.

Prerequisites

You should complete:

  • IMS Fundamentals (CM010) or
  • IMS Fundamental - Web (CMW01)
  • or have equivalent moderate IMS knowledge through work experience

You should also have:

  • Basic understanding of System Modification Program/Extended (SMP/E)
  • Basic understanding Job Control Language (JCL)
  • Basic understanding of how to use the Interactive System Productivity Facility/Program Development Facility (ISPF/PDF) editor

Programme

  • Packaging and Installation
  • SMP/E Installation
  • IMS IVP Dialog
  • IMS Migration Considerations
  • IMS Definition
  • General IMS Maintenance Recommendations
  • Hints and Tips for Successful Implementation and Maintenance of IMS

Further Information

Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processes to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Division/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being personally responsible for the class charges.

GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training should use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this process:http://w3.ibm.com/services/gbs/evita/BCSVTEnrl.nsf

Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that should show:

  • The current GTP list price
  • The 20% discounted price available to IBMers. This is the price you will be invoiced for the class.

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