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IDMS Training Software -

We have created a new separate site for our IDMS Training.

Please go to the new website: Learn CA IDMS (http://IDMS-Training.com)





The ultimate in Computer-Based-Training (CBT)

IDMS Training Tool for batch COBOL IDMS programmers.  Runs on Windows/PC, requires 17-inch monitor.  Animations make training fun and make difficult concepts easy to remember.   Covers database fundamentals (schemas, records, sets, storage mode, CALC, VIA, etc...), central version fundamentals (locking, journalling, commits, recovery), database navigation (area sweeps, entry points, many-to-many, bill of materials, etc...).  Separate module teaches batch COBOL IDMS programming.  Also building a stand-up training course to accompany CD/ROM. 

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Send email for or call if you need immediate information.  
See related page for more information about Neal Walters, developer of the CD/ROM.

Click here for ADS (ADSO/ADSA) course outline

COURSE OUTLINE

  1. Overview
    1. Types of Databases
    2. History of IDMS
    3. Major IDMS Releases
  2. IDMS Products
    1. Database (DBMS)
    2. DC (Data Communications)
    3. CULPRIT - Batch Report Writing
    4. ADS (Application Development System)
    5. OLQ (Online Query)
    6. SQL/Relational
    7. DMLO or DBOL
    8. Toolkits
    9. Overview of Online Task Codes
  3. IDMS DB (Database) Fundamentals
    1. IDMS Records and Sets
    2. Storage Mode
    3. IDMS Areas
    4. CALC Records
    5. IDMS Page Layout
    6. DBKEYS
    7. VIA Records
    8. Schemas and Subschemas
    9. DMCLs and Segments
    10. Index Management
  4. IDMS CV (Central Version) Fundamentals
    1. CV vs Local
    2. Run Units, Recovery Units, and Tasks
    3. Journalling
    4. Backup and Recovery
    5. Record Locking
    6. Area Locking
    7. Cross-reference Utilities (Area to Program, Area to CICS Tran)
    8. DBNAMEs and Dictionaries
    9. SYSIDMS Control Parameters
  5. Database Navigation
    1. Entry Points
    2. Area Sweeps
    3. OOAKs and Stand-Alone Records
    4. Walking Sets (One-to-Many)
    5. Indexed Sets
    6. Database Currency
    7. Many-to-Many Relationships
    8. Bill of Materials Structure
    9. Saving DBKEYs
  6. Batch COBOL Programming (See separate Outline below)
  7. Misc. Topics
    1. IDMS Online Programming Overview
    2. Overview of IDMS/DC
    3. Overview of CICS
    4. Overview of ADS
    5. Overview of Native VSAM
    6. Overview of Logical Record Facility (LRF)
  8. Maintaining IDMS Systems
    1. Management Issues
    2. Program Migration
    3. Coordinating Database Changes
    4. Program Documentation
    5. Performance and Tuning
    6. Preventative Maintenance
    7. Debugging
  9. IDMS Level-I Utilities (for advanced programmers or DBAs)
    1. Fastload
    2. Print Page
    3. Print Index
    4. Print Page
    5. Print Space
    6. Print Log
    7. Print Journal
    8. IDMSCALC
    9. DBAN
    10. IDMSLOOK
    11. IDMSRPTS
  10. IDMS Level-II Utilities (for DBAs only)
    1. Expand Page
    2. Unload/Reload
    3. Format (INIT)
    4. Fix Page
    5. Maintain Index
    6. Restructure
    7. Rollback/Rollforward
    8. Unlock

    cobolun.gif (12380 bytes)  Most of the COBOL Tutorial can be found in Chapter 22 of the COBOL Unleashed Book.  However, that book had limited space to discuss IDMS, so the tutorial contains more detailed information.   You can order the book from AMAZON.COM by clicking on the book at the left.  It retails for $49.99, but you can get it from AMAZON for ONLY $39.99 - much less than your local bookstore!!! 

     

    IDMS Batch COBOL Tutorial

    1. DML Overview
    2. Precompiler Options
      1. Precompiler Overview
      2. Precompiler Options
      3. Precompiler Directives
      4. Autostatus vs Non-Autostatus
      5. ERROR-STATUS and IDMS-STATUS
      6. Errors in the MVS Job Log
      7. Errors in the Program’s //SYSOUT
    3. IDMS Retrieval Commands
      1. Retrieval Overview
      2. Obtain CALC
      3. Obtain Current/Obtain Next Within Set
      4. Obtain DBKEY
      5. Obtain OWNER
      6. Obtain Within Set Using SORTKEY
    4. IDMS Update Commands
      1. Modify
      2. Store
      3. Erase
      4. Connect
      5. Disconnect
    5. Other Required Commands
      1. Ready
      2. Bind
      3. Finish
      4. Rollback
      5. Commit

          Includes demo programs and useful error handling manual. 

    Neal Walters - Contact Information

    Other Training Services

    - Have training materials for IDMS Introduction and IDMS ADS (ADSO). Have taught one week ADSO class about 5 times. Also have taught FOCUS, TSO/ISPF, CULPRIT, OLQ, and SAS.

    - Specialized Courses available on request

    - Hablo espanol.  (I speak Spanish).

    Neal Walters - Contact Information

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