Only Up-to-the-Minute Guide to IMS Version 9 - Straight from IBM IMS Experts Introducing IMS, one of the world's premiere software products thoroughly covers key IMS functions, from security to Java supportFor both new and experienced IMS administrators, programmers, architects, and read managersPrerequisite for IBM IMS Mastery Certificate Program IMS serves more than 95 percent of Fortune 1000 companies, manage 15 million gigabytes of production data, and supports more than two hundred million users per day. An Introduction to IMS covers Installing and configuring IMS Version 9Understanding and implementing the IMS hierarchical database and work with the Transaction modelUnderstanding ManagerMastering IMS core application programming concepts, including program structure and control gains blocksTaking IMS IMS 9 Java programming enhancementsWorking with the IMS Master TerminalAdministering IMS: system definition, customization, logging, operation security, and moreRunning IMS in Parallel Sysplex (r) environment Whether you've spent a career running IMS or you are experiencing IMS for the first time, this book provides insight and skills you need to succeed - as an application designer, developer, or administrator.