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🖥 Mainframe 📦 IDMS ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe IDMS
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering IBM IDMS (Integrated Database Management System) from foundational architecture and data set services through advanced database management, backup/recovery strategies, performance tuning, automation, enterprise governance, and cross-system disaster recovery. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe database administration and systems programming careers.

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Total Duration
24 Hours
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Lab Hours
12 Hours
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Format
Theory + Lab
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Certificate
Arich Certified
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Course Code
MF-IDMS
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L1
MF-IDMS · Beginner
24 hrs · 3 Modules · IDMS Fundamentals
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L2
MF-IDMS · Intermediate
3 Modules · Backup & Recovery
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L3
MF-IDMS · Advanced
3 Modules · Tuning & Management
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L4
MF-IDMS · Enterprise
3 Modules · Strategy & Automation
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📄 MF-IDMS — Beginner Level
L1
MF-IDMS
Mainframe IDMS — Beginner
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Introduction to IDMS & z/OS Environment
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Overview of the IDMS architecture
Data structure concepts: schema, subschema, and segments
Relevance of IDMS in a z/OS environment
02
IDMS Data Set Services Basics
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Understanding IDMS files and areas
Using z/OS Data Set Services (DSS) utilities (IEBCOPY, IDCAMS, ADRDSSU)
Applying DSS utilities in the context of IDMS datasets
03
Backup and Recovery in IDMS
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Introduction to IDMS recovery utilities (BACKUP, RESTORE, REORG)
Creating JCL jobs for backup and recovery
Executing and validating recovery procedures in IDMS
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-IDMS — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-IDMS
Mainframe IDMS — Intermediate
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
IDMS Database Architecture Deep Dive
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Understanding areas, records, sets, and indexing
How IDMS organizes and manages data
Interaction of IDMS with the OS and DSS tools
02
Backup, Restore & JCL Utilities
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Using IDMS utility programs for BACKUP and RESTORE
Creating JCL for structured backups
Working with DSS utilities like ADRDSSU and IDCAMS
03
Database Maintenance & Recovery Testing
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Performing REORG, UNLOAD, and LOAD operations
Validating backups through recovery simulations
Executing recovery scenarios in lab environments
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-IDMS — Advanced Level
L3
MF-IDMS
Mainframe IDMS — Advanced
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Advanced IDMS Database & Area Management
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Managing large and complex IDMS databases
Techniques for managing multiple areas and files
Using CALC, INDEX, and VIA sets for efficient data access
02
Advanced Backup, Recovery & REORG Strategies
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Designing multi-step backup and recovery strategies using DSS and IDMS utilities
Performing REORG with minimal downtime
Automating JCL processes for recovery operations
03
Performance Tuning & Diagnostics
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Monitoring and tuning IDMS performance using system logs and SMF data
Adjusting buffer pool settings for optimization
Debugging slowdowns and optimizing IDMS procedures
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-IDMS — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-IDMS
Mainframe IDMS — Enterprise
Total Duration: 24 Hours  |  Theory: 12 hrs  |  Lab: 12 hrs
01
Enterprise IDMS Strategy & Governance
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Strategic architecture of IDMS across complex environments
Aligning recovery plans with compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, etc.)
Ensuring audit readiness and governance alignment
02
Automation & Orchestration in IDMS Management
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Designing REXX and JCL-driven automation
Integrating IDMS utilities with enterprise job schedulers
Using orchestration platforms (e.g., Tivoli, Control-M)
03
Performance Engineering & Cross-System DR
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Tuning high-transaction databases and optimizing buffers
Coordinating multi-LPAR recovery processes
Performing advanced diagnostics using SMF and system traces
24
Total Hours
12
Theory Hrs
12
Lab Hrs