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IMS Fast Path Online Tools was designed to streamline database administration tasks for IMS Fast Path databases on z/OS. The tool provided an online interface, accessible through ISPF, enabling administrators to perform operations such as data updates, segment insertions, and data retrieval. The command-line interface (CLI) was the primary means of interaction, with commands like `UPDATE`, `INSERT`, and `RETRIEVE` used...

IMS Fast Reorganization Reload was designed to provide high-performance database reload capabilities for IMS databases. The primary function was to reorganize and reload IMS databases more efficiently than the standard IMS utilities. Key components included the UNLOAD, REORG, and RELOAD phases, each controlled by specific control cards. The UNLOAD phase extracted data, the REORG phase sorted and restructured the data,...

The IMS Fast Scan Utility was designed to provide high-speed unloading of IMS databases on z/OS systems. It was a critical tool for tasks like backups, data migration, and data analysis. The utility's primary advantage was its speed, which significantly reduced the time required for database-related operations. The architecture comprised a main processing component that read the IMS database and...

IMS Hardware Data Compression Extended was designed to leverage z/OS hardware compression capabilities for IMS database compression. The architecture comprised components that interacted with IMS and the z/OS system. Key components included the compression engine, which handled the compression and decompression processes, and the interface modules, which facilitated communication with IMS. The product utilized JCL for job submission and configuration...

The IMS HDAM Randomizer Algorithm was a utility designed to enhance the performance of IMS HDAM databases by randomizing the physical placement of records. This optimization improved the efficiency of sequential processing. The algorithm was invoked through JCL jobs, with configuration managed via control statements within the JCL. There were no specific APIs or GUIs. The primary components included the...

The IMS HALDB Toolkit is a critical component for managing High Availability Large Databases (HALDBs) within an IMS environment on z/OS. Its primary function is to streamline database administration tasks, reducing manual effort and minimizing downtime. The toolkit provides utilities for consolidating or splitting HALDB partitions, healing secondary indexes after reorganizations, merging HALDBs, cloning DBRC definitions, and copying HALDBs to...

The IMS High Performance Change Accumulation Utility is designed to reduce database recovery time by merging IMS database image copies with associated change logs. The utility operates by reading IMS image copies and applying changes from the logs to create a new, up-to-date image copy. This process is managed through JCL jobs, where users define input and output datasets, and...

IMS High Performance Fast Path Utilities provide a comprehensive suite of tools for managing IMS Fast Path databases on z/OS. The core functionality includes utilities for loading, unloading, verifying, and reorganizing DEDB databases. The product also offers online utilities such as Online Pointer Checker, Online Data Extract, and Online Area Extender, enhancing database availability and performance. The architecture comprises components...

IMS High Performance Image Copy (HPIC) is a utility designed for creating image copies of IMS databases, crucial for backup and recovery operations. Key components include the Image Copy utility, which performs the copy operations, and the Database Recovery utility, which utilizes the image copies. HPIC supports concurrent copy, reducing downtime, and provides options for full and incremental image copies....

IMS High Performance Load (HPL) is a critical utility for efficiently loading IMS databases. It offers significant performance advantages over the standard IMS load utility, reducing load times and resource consumption. Key components include the Load Engine, Data Input Readers, Data Sorters, and Database Writer. HPL utilizes parallel processing and optimized I/O operations to accelerate the load process. The primary...

IMS High Performance Pointer Checker is a critical utility for maintaining the integrity and performance of IMS databases. It addresses pointer issues that can lead to data corruption and system outages. The tool operates within the z/OS environment and utilizes JCL and control cards for configuration and execution. Key commands include CHECK DATABASE for validating database structures, REPAIR DATABASE for...

IMS High Performance Prefix Resolution is a critical utility for maintaining data integrity in IMS databases. It automates the process of resolving prefixes after database loads and reorganizations, ensuring that logical relationships are correctly maintained. The core components include the Prefix Resolution Engine, Control Program, and Input/Output Processor. Administration is primarily through JCL and control cards; there is no GUI....

IMS High Performance System Generation Tools provides a method for updating IMS resources without requiring a full system generation. This significantly reduces downtime and improves the agility of IMS operations. The core functionality revolves around the Resource Definition component, Change Management component, and Utilities component. These components work together to facilitate the update process. The primary interface is a set...

IMS High Performance Unload (HPU) is designed for high-speed unloading of IMS databases on z/OS. Key components include the Unload Engine, which handles data extraction, and the Output Processor, which formats the data. HPU uses JCL for job submission and control statements for configuration. Common commands include `UNLOAD`, `SELECT`, and `FORMAT`. HPU supports various output formats, including sequential datasets and...

IMS Image Copy Extensions was a tool designed to optimize IMS database backup and recovery processes on z/OS systems. It addressed the challenges of managing large IMS databases by providing features such as compression, which reduced storage requirements for image copies. The tool also enhanced data integrity by checking database pointers during the image copy process. Furthermore, it improved tape...

IMS Index Builder is a critical utility for optimizing IMS database performance. It allows the creation and maintenance of secondary indexes, which provide alternative access paths to data, improving query response times. The primary commands are INDEX BUILD, INDEX REBUILD, INDEX DELETE, and INDEX LIST. These are executed via JCL, which defines the index parameters and database connections. The utility...

IMS Library Integrity Utilities offer comprehensive solutions for managing IMS database and program libraries on z/OS. Key features include integrity checking, consistency verification, and comparison of ACB, DBD, and PSB members. The utilities provide the ability to reverse engineer and generate ACB, DBD, and PSB definitions from existing libraries. They also include MFS utilities for comparison and reversal. The architecture...

The IMS Library Management Utilities were designed to streamline the management of IMS database definitions, application control blocks, and program specification blocks. The utilities provided capabilities to compare, map, and reverse these definitions, which helped in maintaining data integrity and facilitating application development. The primary interface was JCL, with scripts defining the operations and parameters. Key components included utilities for...

IMS Message Requeuer was designed to requeue messages from IMS logs, providing a mechanism for recovering and resubmitting messages. Key components include the message selection module, the requeue engine, and the logging facility. The utility uses configuration files to define processing parameters, input datasets, and output destinations. Common operations involve selecting messages based on criteria, requeueing them to the IMS...

IMS Network Compression Facility (NCF) is designed to optimize IMS application performance by compressing 3270 data streams. The primary goal is to reduce network bandwidth consumption and improve response times for users. NCF operates transparently, requiring no modifications to existing IMS applications or 3270 devices. Key components include the Compression Engine, Decompression Engine, and Control Module. The product is administered...