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IDMS is a network-oriented database system designed for mainframe environments, offering robust transaction processing and data integrity features. It uses commands such as `DISPLAY`, `MODIFY`, `STORE`, `FIND`, and `OBTAIN` for data manipulation. The system architecture comprises the Central Version (CV), the IDMS dictionary, and the Integrated Data Dictionary (IDD). These components communicate through internal protocols optimized for mainframe environments. IDMS...

The IDMS Developer Toolkit is a Windows-based toolset designed for managing CA IDMS database schemas. Key components include SchemaDraw for graphical schema visualization and SchemaView for detailed schema inspection. The toolkit's primary function is to streamline schema design, documentation, and modification tasks. It does not provide APIs for integration, relying instead on a Windows-based graphical user interface. Configuration is managed...

IDMS Journal Reporter is a critical tool for managing and analyzing CA IDMS database activity on z/OS. It provides comprehensive reporting capabilities, enabling detailed auditing, performance analysis, and data recovery. The system comprises the Journal Reader, Report Generator, and Configuration Manager. Key operations are managed through JCL and parameter files. Security relies on z/OS security features, such as RACF, for...

iExtract for IMS was designed for high-speed extraction and manipulation of IMS databases on the z/OS platform. The product's architecture comprised the Extraction Engine, Transformation Engine, and Load Engine. These components worked together to extract data, apply transformations, and load the data into target systems. Users interacted with the system primarily through a command-line interface (CLI). Common operations included defining...

iFederate facilitated access to mainframe data sources, including IMS, DB2, sequential files, and VSAM, from distributed environments. The architecture comprised the iFederate Server, residing on the mainframe, and the iFederate Client, deployed on the client side. Communication occurred over TCP/IP. Key features included data mapping and transformation capabilities. The iFederate Configuration Manager was used for defining data source connections and...

IKJEFLN2 is a z/OS TSO exit designed to manage concurrent TSO sessions. It intercepts logon attempts when a user is already logged on, preventing the creation of duplicate sessions. The primary function is to present a screen to the user, offering options to reconnect to the existing session or cancel the new logon attempt. This functionality supports both TN3270 and...

IMAGE Control Environment provides a comprehensive solution for managing and configuring z/OS systems. The core components include the IPLCheck module for IPL verification, the New Release Analysis module for assessing new software releases, and the Control Editor for system configuration. These components communicate through internal system calls and utilize z/OS datasets for storage. The administrative interface, accessible via the CLI,...

Image Copy Plus was designed to improve the speed of IMS database backups on z/OS. It achieved this through optimized I/O operations and parallel processing techniques, aiming to reduce backup windows and improve database availability. The core component was a backup engine that interacted with the IMS database system via standard IMS APIs. Configuration was managed through JCL, with parameters...

Image Focus provides comprehensive configuration management for z/OS systems, focusing on preventing IPL failures and streamlining troubleshooting. The core components include Inspection Services, Baseline Services, and Subsystem Inspectors. Inspection Services validate critical system components, such as PARMLIB and PROCLIB members, using commands like `VERIFY PARMLIB(member_name)`. Baseline Services enable the creation and comparison of configuration snapshots, facilitating change management and rapid...

Image Handling Facility (IHF) was designed to streamline document creation with integrated image handling capabilities. Key features included image format translation, image processing (cropping, rotation), and annotation. The system comprised components for layout design, image processing, and document viewing. IHF ran on z/OS and z/VM, utilizing GDDM for graphics. It offered online viewing of completed documents. IHF's administrative interfaces were...

ImagePlus High Performance Transaction System (HPTS) was an IBM application designed to streamline banking operations, focusing on check processing and statement management. It automated image capture, recognition, and storage, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. The system included the Check Image Management System (CIMS) for storing check images and supported hardware like the IBM 3897 and 3898 Image Processors. HPTS...

IMON is a 3270-based performance monitor designed for z/OS mainframes. It provides real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, and I/O resources. Key commands include DISPLAY, START, and STOP, with syntax like DISPLAY CPU. Configuration is managed through system datasets. IMON does not have its own API; interaction is through the 3270 interface. Security relies on z/OS security features, such as RACF,...

IMPACT is a tool designed to assist in managing application changes within z/OS mainframe environments. It focuses on analyzing the impact of modifications to programs written in Assembler, COBOL, and PL/1. The tool identifies dependencies between programs, copy members, and screen maps, providing a comprehensive view of how a change in one component can affect others. Organizations benefit from IMPACT...

IMS is a mainframe-based database and transaction management system designed for high-performance, high-volume transaction processing. Key components include the Database Manager, Transaction Manager, and System Services. The Database Manager handles data storage and retrieval using a hierarchical data model. The Transaction Manager manages transactions and message processing. System Services provide overall system management. IMS supports native APIs for COBOL and...

The IMS Ad-Hoc Reporting Tool was an IBM product designed for ad-hoc querying and updating of IMS databases on z/OS. It operated as a BMP or IMS batch program. Key commands included `BROWSE`, `UPDATE`, and `SELECT`. The tool provided direct access to IMS data, enabling rapid data inspection and modification. It did not expose external APIs. Authentication was handled through...

IMS Advanced ACB Generator was designed to improve the efficiency of ACB generation within IMS environments. It processed database and program view definitions to create ACBs. The main components included the ACBGEN utility, which executed the generation process, and various input and output datasets. Communication occurred through JCL and control statements. The tool used datasets for input and output, and...

IMS ASAP was a tool designed for analyzing IMS performance data on the z/OS platform. It utilized the System for Generalized Performance Analysis Reporting (GPAR) to process data collected by the IMS Monitor. The primary function was to generate reports that helped identify performance bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and plan for capacity. The main components included the GPAR engine, IMS...

IMS Audit Management Expert was designed to provide audit and security reporting for IMS environments. The system comprised several key components, including a data collection module, a DB2 database for storing audit data, and a reporting engine. The data collection module captured events from IMS, such as security violations and database access. The reporting engine allowed users to generate reports...

IMS Batch Backout Manager was designed to streamline the recovery process for IMS batch jobs that encountered errors. The primary function of the product was to automate the backout of changes made by a failed batch job, ensuring data consistency. The product's architecture included components for analyzing abends, identifying affected resources, and generating the necessary JCL for backout operations. Key...

IMS Batch Terminal Simulator (BTS) is a critical tool for testing and debugging IMS online applications. It allows for the simulation of 3270 terminal interactions in a batch environment, which eliminates the need for a live IMS system during testing. Key components include the BTS Control Program, Input Processor, Output Processor, and Terminal Simulation module. BTS uses a command-driven interface,...