IMS Fundamentals - Course Objectives

On successful completion of this class, the student, with the aid of the appropriate reference materials, should be able to:

1. Identify the elements and organization of an IMS database system
   
2. Describe how a database record is processed in hierarchic sequence
   
3. Understand the differences between DBD and PSB control blocks
   
4. Compare the requirements and effects of sequential vs. direct access of database segments
   
5. Explain the rationale for using secondary indexes and logical relationships
   
6. Contrast full-function and Fast Path database organizations
   
7. Describe the basic IMS Data Communications functions of the IMS Transaction Manager (IMS/TM) environment
   
8. Identify the roles of messages, queues, and logical terminal names
   
9. Explain the different scheduling characteristics of the IMS/TM regions types: Message Processing, Batch Message Processing, and Interactive Fast Path
   
10. Describe the role of commit points in recovery and restart
    
11. Identify the functions of dynamic and batch backout, the system log, and the benefits of periodically backing up a database
    
12. Explain how a conversational program impacts processing and performance
    
13. Describe the function of DBRC, IRLM for data sharing, distributed processing, and DBCTL for CICS.

Course information: I-501 / 3 Days         These Materials © Copyright 2007 by The IMS Society   V1.x

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