IMS/DB2 Insights

What is IMS/DB2?

IMS/DB2 refers to the combination of IBM's Information Management System (IMS) database and DB2 (now known as Db2 for z/OS). IMS is a hierarchical database management system, while DB2 is a relational database management system. IMS/DB2 setups were commonly used in mainframe environments where applications needed to access and integrate data from both hierarchical and relational databases. IMS handles high-volume transaction processing, while DB2 provides robust data warehousing and query capabilities. This combination provided a powerful solution for complex enterprise applications, especially those requiring both transaction processing and analytical capabilities.

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What other technologies are related to IMS/DB2?

IMS/DB2 Complementary Technologies

JCL

JCL (Job Control Language) is used to submit batch jobs to the mainframe operating system, which can include IMS/DB2 programs. It is essential for running and managing IMS/DB2 applications in a batch environment.

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COBOL

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a common programming language used to write applications that interact with IMS/DB2 databases. It's frequently used for developing business applications that access and manipulate data stored in IMS/DB2.

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