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    IMS Physical Organization of Databases

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    Learn how to code database directories (DBDs) and program specification blocks (PSBs), use IMS utilities to reorganize and recover databases, including those with secondary indexes, use the DL/I test program, and prepare a job stream to load a database that uses any of the IMS access methods.

    IMS Physical Organization of Databases
    Table of contents
    1. Short Summary
    2. Modality
    3. Cost
    4. Publish date
    5. Retire date
    6. Duration
    7. Agenda
    8. Objectives
    9. Brand/Department
    10. Product
    11. Skill Level
    12. Key Topics
    13. Audience
    14. Labs
    15. Follow-on Courses
    Short Summary

    This intermediate course shows you how to design, implement, reorganize, and recover Information Management System (IMS) databases.

    Modality

    Free web-based course

    Cost

    free

    Publish Date

    June 19, 2024

    Retire Date

    January 30, 2028

    Duration

    33 hours

    Agenda
    Agenda not provided.
    Objectives

    Through the completion of this course, you will:

    • Learn to code the DBDs and PSBs for IMS databases
    • Use IMS utilities to reorganize and recover databases
    • Use the DL/I test program to test the results of DL/I calls and more
    • Prepare a job stream to load a database.
    Brand/Department

    IBM Z - Mainframe

    Product

    IBM Information Management System (IMS)

    Skill Level

    Instructor: intermediate, Student: intermediate

    Key Topics

    DL00965G, IMS, DBD, PSB, IMS Utilities, database, IMS DB, Access Methods, Database Organization

    Audience
    • System programmers, database administrators, and technical support staff.
    Labs

    No

    Follow-on Courses

    Not provided.

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