This badge earner understands the differences between files and IMS databases as they relate to application program coding and logic; the processing characteristics of IMS hierarchic data structures; how to construct DL/I calls for either COBOL or PL/1 languages; how to code and debug batch applications that use the DL/I call functions; how to use the IMS DL/I Test Program for prototyping and testing; application recovery and restart; and functions provided by HALDB vs full-function databases.

• Type Validation
• Level Intermediate
• Time Days
• Cost Free