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IMS Parallel Change Accumulation was a utility designed to optimize change accumulation processes within IBM IMS environments on z/OS. It provided parallel processing capabilities to reduce the time required for applying changes to IMS databases. The product is no longer supported. The primary function was to facilitate faster and more efficient change accumulation, which could lead to reduced downtime and...

IMS Parameter Manager was designed to streamline the management of IMS parameters. It provided an ISPF dialog interface for viewing, modifying, and validating IMS system parameters. The main components included the ISPF dialog, a parameter validation component, and a history logging component. The product did not expose any APIs. Authentication and access control were managed through the z/OS security system....

IMS PARS provided performance reporting capabilities for IMS environments on z/OS. The tool processed IMS log data to generate reports on various performance metrics. Key components included the data extraction module, the reporting engine, and the output formatter. Data extraction involved reading IMS log datasets and filtering data based on user-defined criteria. The reporting engine then processed the extracted data,...

IMS Partition Support was designed to increase the maximum size of IMS full function databases by partitioning them. The product, released in 1997, is no longer supported. Key components included the Partitioning Utility and the IMS Database Manager. Administration was performed through JCL and IMS commands. Security relied on z/OS and IMS security features. The primary business value was the...

IMS Performance Analyzer (IMS PA) is a critical tool for managing and optimizing IMS system performance. It provides detailed insights into IMS transaction response times, database performance, and resource utilization. The system comprises the Data Collector, Report Generator, and User Interface (CLI). The Data Collector extracts data from IMS log files, which are the primary data sources. The Report Generator...

IMS Performance Monitor was an IBM product designed to provide detailed performance data for IMS systems. It monitored transaction response times, database activity, and system resource utilization. The product's architecture comprised a data collection module, a reporting module, and an online display component. Data was collected from IMS control blocks and log files. Configuration was managed through JCL and control...

IMS Problem Investigator (PI) is a critical tool for monitoring and managing IMS transaction performance. It provides end-to-end visibility across multiple IMS systems, IMS Connect, DB2, and WebSphere MQ, enabling proactive problem management and faster resolution times. Key features include transaction tracing, performance analysis, and root cause analysis. The product's architecture is based on a client-server model, with a GUI...

IMS Program Restart Facility (PRF) is designed to automate the restart of abended IMS batch and BMP programs, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency. The system comprises the PRF Controller, Restart Manager, and Log Analyzer. The PRF Controller manages the overall restart process, the Restart Manager handles the program restart, and the Log Analyzer processes IMS logs to ensure data...

IMS Queue Control Facility is a critical tool for managing IMS message queues, offering automated solutions for queue monitoring, requeuing, and offloading. Key components include the Queue Monitor, Requeue Processor, and Offload Manager. The system uses control statements and parameter datasets for configuration, with the ISPF interface providing a user-friendly management environment. Common commands include 'DISPLAY QUEUE ALL' and 'OFFLOAD...

IMS Queue Loader was a batch utility designed to reload IMS message queues from OLDS and SLDS logs on z/OS. Its primary function was to recover messages after system failures or for auditing purposes. The tool read log records, reconstructed the original messages, and re-inserted them into the IMS message queues. The main components included the Input Reader, Message Reconstructor,...

IMS Recovery Saver provided point-in-time recovery for IMS databases on z/OS. The product's architecture comprised components for reading image copies, analyzing logs, and applying changes to create a new image copy. Administration was performed via a command-line interface (CLI). Key configuration parameters included input and output datasets and the target recovery time. Security relied on z/OS security features, such as...

IMS Recovery Solution Pack is a suite of tools designed to streamline IMS database recovery on z/OS. The solution comprises several key components: IMS Database Recovery Facility, IMS High Performance Change Accumulation Utility, IMS High Performance Image Copy, and IMS Index Builder. These components work together to provide high-speed backups, efficient change accumulation, and rapid recovery capabilities. The solution integrates...

The IMS Sequential Randomizer Generator is a critical utility for optimizing sequential data access in IMS databases. It generates custom randomizer modules, improving application performance and reducing CPU consumption. The tool operates on z/OS and uses JCL for execution. Key components include the input data set, the randomizer generation module, and the output load module. The input data set defines...

IMS Space Management Utilities was designed to assist in the administration of IMS databases on the z/OS platform. The utilities offered capabilities such as HD pointer checking to ensure data integrity, database segment restructuring for optimizing data organization, and space monitoring to track database storage utilization. The primary interface was a command-line interface, with commands like `CHECK.POINTER`, `REORG`, and `MONITOR.SPACE`....

IMS Sysplex Manager is a key component for managing IMS environments on z/OS. It provides a centralized interface for administering IMSplex resources, including data sharing, shared queues, and coupling facility structures. The product's architecture includes a GUI, a CLI, and a core management engine. These components communicate via z/OS system services. The product integrates with z/OS security, supporting authentication and...

IMS System Utilities/Data Base Tools were a suite of utilities designed to enhance the performance and manageability of IMS databases on z/OS. Key components included utilities for high-speed ACB generation, image copy extensions, and Fast Prefix Resolution (FPR). The Space Management Utilities (SMU) offered tools for HD pointer checking and database segment restructuring. High Speed Sequential Retrieval (HSSR) provided high-performance...

The IMS Time Initiated Input Facility provided automated scheduling of IMS commands, enhancing operational efficiency. Key components included a scheduler, a control file reader, and an IMS command executor. The scheduler read a control file containing scheduled commands and their execution times. The facility interacted with IMS through its command interface, executing commands such as database backups and system monitoring...

IMS Tools Base streamlines IMS database administration on z/OS by integrating functionalities from IMS Hardware Data Compression Extended, IMS Tools Knowledge Base, and IMS Tools Online System Interface. The primary components include the Compression Engine, Report Manager, and Online Interface. The Compression Engine utilizes z/OS hardware compression to reduce storage costs. The Report Manager generates reports based on data from...

IMS Tools Knowledge Base, introduced in 2007, was designed to store and manage historical reports from IMS DB Tools on the z/OS platform. It provided a centralized repository for accessing and analyzing past data, supporting trend analysis and auditing. The product utilized a command-line interface (CLI) for administrative tasks and user interactions. Key architectural components included modules for data storage,...

IMS Tools Online System Interface is a z/OS-based product providing a command-line interface (CLI) for managing IMS tools. Key functions include database monitoring, performance analysis, and system configuration. The CLI allows administrators to execute commands such as `MONITOR DB` and `PERF ANALYZE`. The product uses configuration files for settings and integrates with the z/OS security infrastructure, including RACF, for authentication...