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IMS Database Manager

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Enable MPPs and BMPs to connect to first *available* member of a Db2 data-sharing group

Right now, when using Db2 group-attach feature of IMS, BMP and MPP regions support only connecting to the very first member listed in Db2 group attach name table. If the first member of the group is unavailable, then no connection at all can be ma...
22 days ago in IMS Database Manager / All components 0 Submitted

IMS log takes advantage of zHyperLink feature

Hi there, It has been a while since the IMSSS-I-222 raised. (https://ibm-z-software-portal.ideas.ibm.com/ideas/IMSSS-I-222) . Could you please reconsider the idea? This will make IMS's performance unmatched, and Db2 /VSAM have taken advantage the ...
15 days ago in IMS Database Manager / General DB 0 Submitted

IMS Modernization Sandbox in zCX

A containerized sandbox running in z/OS Container Extensions (zCX) that provides a simulated IMS environment for rapid prototyping and API testing will be useful for potential IMS customers.
3 months ago in IMS Database Manager / All components 0 Submitted