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IMS Buffer Pool Analyzer (BPA) is a critical tool for managing IMS database performance on z/OS. Its primary function is to analyze and tune IMS buffer pools, leading to improved transaction processing and reduced resource consumption. The system comprises three main components: the Data Collector, the Analysis Engine, and the Reporting Module. The Data Collector gathers data from IMS control...

IMS Checkpoint Wrapper is designed to streamline the migration of IMS batch applications to BMP applications. It reduces the need for extensive code modifications by intercepting and managing the interactions between the batch application and IMS. The core components include the Wrapper itself, the IMS Control Region interface, and application-specific configuration modules. These components work together to translate batch calls...

The IMS Cloning Tool is a z/OS-based utility designed to create copies of IMS databases for various purposes, including development, testing, and disaster recovery. The tool supports full and incremental cloning, allowing for efficient replication of large databases. Key components include the ISPF interface for interactive use and batch job execution via JCL. The tool uses control cards and dataset...

ICCF is a tool designed to streamline IMS system management by enabling the execution of IMS commands from various interfaces, including batch jobs, TSO/ISPF, and application programs. It provides a native API for programmatic access, allowing for automation and integration with existing systems. Key components include the ICCF Command Processor, API Interface, and Configuration Manager. The system leverages z/OS security...

IMS Configuration Manager (IMS CM) is a key tool for managing IMS resource definitions on z/OS. It streamlines the management of transactions, databases, and programs, replacing the older IMS Parameter Manager. The architecture comprises the Configuration Manager Server, Client Interface, and Repository. The Server processes requests, the Client Interface provides the user interface, and the Repository stores resource definitions. IMS...

IMS Connect provides TCP/IP connectivity for IMS, enabling external applications to access IMS transactions and databases. Key components include the IMS Connect address space, TCP/IP listener, and data store. It uses TCP/IP for communication, listening on configured ports. The HWSCFGxx configuration file is used to define operational parameters. Authentication is supported through RACF and other security products. The IMS Connect...

IMS Connect Extensions provides enhanced capabilities for managing and monitoring IMS Connect environments. It offers event recording, performance monitoring, and dynamic workload management features. Key components include the Event Recorder, Performance Monitor, and Workload Manager. These components communicate internally and utilize system logs for data storage. The product integrates with the z/OS security system for authentication and access control. Administrative...

IMS Database Control Suite automated the generation of JCL for IMS database utilities, streamlining database management. It used information from IMS databases and RECON datasets to create JCL for tasks like integrity checks, data loading, and reorganization. The suite reduced the need for specialized IMS DB expertise and minimized the risk of manual errors. Key components included the JCL generation...

IMS Database Integrity Control Facility was a utility designed to streamline IMS DBRC operations. The tool provided a CLI for managing IMS databases on z/OS. Key components included a command processor, DBRC interface, and database resource manager. The tool's architecture was centered around the z/OS environment, with communication occurring within the system. The primary function was to simplify database administration...

The IMS Database Recovery Control Security Tool is a security product for IMS environments, designed to protect RECON datasets and provide an audit trail for DBRC utility commands. It integrates with security packages like RACF to enforce access controls. Key features include logging all DBRC command executions, which helps in security monitoring and compliance. The tool's architecture comprises a security...

IMS Database Recovery Facility (DRF) was designed to provide point-in-time recovery for IMS databases on z/OS. The architecture comprised components for processing image copies and transaction logs. Key operations included merging image copies with log data to restore databases to a specific point. DRF used JCL to define recovery jobs, specifying input datasets and recovery parameters. DRF did not expose...

IMS Database Reorganization Expert (IMS DRE) and IMS Parallel Reorganization (IMS PR) are designed to optimize IMS database reorganization processes on z/OS. These tools reduce downtime by enabling concurrent execution of tasks such as unload, load, index building, and image copy operations. Key features include conditional reorganization, which only triggers a reorganization when necessary, and parallel processing capabilities to speed...

IMS Database Repair Facility was a utility designed to maintain the integrity of IMS databases by identifying and correcting pointer errors. The core functionality revolved around commands such as SCAN, ANALYZE, and REPAIR, executed through JCL jobs. The SCAN command identified potential errors, ANALYZE provided detailed reports, and REPAIR attempted to fix the issues. The facility did not have built-in...

IMS DataPropagator provided a mechanism for replicating data changes from IMS databases to Db2 databases on z/OS. The architecture comprised several key components, including the Capture component, which read the IMS log to identify changes; the Apply component, which applied the changes to the Db2 target; and the Control component, which managed the replication process. Users interacted with the system...

IMS Datastream Tuner was a software product designed to enhance the performance of IMS online applications by compressing 3270 data streams. It operated transparently to both the IMS application and the 3270 devices, reducing network traffic and improving response times. The product's architecture included components for intercepting, compressing, and decompressing data. Configuration involved defining compression parameters and specifying which logical...

IMS DEDB Fast Recovery is a critical component for ensuring the availability and data integrity of DEDB databases in an IMS environment. The system automatically initiates recovery during the IMS cold start process following an emergency restart. The Recovery Manager coordinates the recovery, utilizing the DEDB Recovery Utility and Log Analysis components. The process involves analyzing IMS logs, identifying inconsistencies,...

IMS DLI DOS Space Management Utilities offered core database administration functions for IMS databases on zVSE/VSEn. The utilities provided capabilities for detecting and reporting pointer discrepancies, offering statistics for database tuning, and assisting with segment restructuring and reloading during database reorganization. The system's architecture comprised components for space allocation, index analysis, and data set management. Administrative tasks were performed through...

IMS Dynamic Resource Control Facility was designed to monitor IMS resources on z/OS. It offered a command-line interface (CLI) for displaying the status of databases, transactions, and message queues. Key commands included `DISPLAY DB`, `DISPLAY TRAN`, and `DISPLAY MSGQ`. The product's architecture comprised a monitoring component, a processing component, and a display component. User management was handled through the z/OS...

IMS Extended Terminal Option (ETO) is a critical component for managing 3270 and logical terminals within an IMS environment. It provides a centralized interface for defining and controlling terminal access, enhancing operational efficiency and security. Key components include the ETO Manager, the Terminal Definition Database, and the IMS Control Region. The ETO Manager handles terminal sign-on and sign-off, while the...

IMS Fast Path Basic Tools were designed to manage DEDB databases within an IMS environment on z/OS. The primary functions included data loading, unloading, and database verification. The tools operated through JCL, with no API integration capabilities. Key components included the LOAD, UNLOAD, VERIFY, and REORG utilities. Security was managed through z/OS security products like RACF, providing role-based access control....