The following custom course offered by SeattlePro covers the basics of IDMS. If you have any questions regarding this course, please feel free to contact us.

Basics of IDMS

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, journaling, 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. 

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. Journaling
   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
    
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)