AUDIENCE:   This course is for database and system administrators involved in IMS performance evaluation and tuning. z/OS system programmers and senior application developers may benefit from this class. PREREQUISITES:   Delegates should have a knowledge of: - Basic IMS concepts - Understanding of the IMS environment (online, batch, and database utilities) - Working knowledge of the installations IMS system - Background in the administration of the IMS databases and system - Familiarity with z/OS control programs - Knowledge of VSAM KSDS file structure and VSAM Access Method Services (AMS) DURATION:   3 days. Hands on. OBJECTIVES:   To learn about IMS Performance evaluation and improvement. The theoretical knowledge will be reinforced by lab exercises based on an analysis of production system performance information. Where appropriate, additional data gathering and analysis may be performed. COURSE CONTENT:   Topics will include: · Setting up a performance strategy · Perceiving problems · Determining performance objectives · Understanding the data sources     IMS installation and setup     log analysis     IMS Monitor analysis     database call traces     selected z/OS information · Analysing the data · Predicting and evaluating changes PS06/01