AUDIENCE:   Systems programmers, technical support staff and database administrators who are responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and support of the IMS product. Experienced operations support staff or applications programmers developing programs to access the IMS database will also benefit. PREREQUISITES:   A basic understanding of Parallel Sysplex and z/OS is a prerequisite for this class. Successful completion of our z/OS For Beginners and Parallel Sysplex Introduction classes are recommended. DURATION:   3 days. OBJECTIVES:   This course will introduce the features of IMS. After completing the course, delegates will understand: - The components of IMS in a sysplex for message sharing. - IMS’s support of VTAM Generic Resources. - The enhancements to Fastpath Databases for Data Sharing. - DBRC enhancements. - All the miscellaneous line items. COURSE CONTENT:   Review of the Structure and Components of IMS IMS Transaction Manager in a Sysplex Shared Full Function Message Queues Fastpath EMH Common Queue Server VTAM generic resources IMS communications in a Sysplex IMS Database Manager Enhancements for IMSPLEX OSAM Caching in the Coupling Facility Fast Database Recovery (FDR) Data Sharing for Fastpath Shared VSOs Shared SDEPs Image Copy 2 DBRC Enhancements Daylight saving time support Miscellaneous changes Multiple performance and capacity changes