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🖥 Mainframe 🗄 IMS ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe IMSADM
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering IBM Information Management System (IMS) Administration for z/OS from foundational database concepts through advanced DL/I programming, utilities, performance tuning, and enterprise governance. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe database administration careers.

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Total Duration
40 Hours
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Lab Hours
20 Hours
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Format
Theory + Lab
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Certificate
Arich Certified
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Course Code
MF-IMSADM
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L1
MF-IMSADM · Beginner
40 hrs · 5 Modules · IMS Fundamentals
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L2
MF-IMSADM · Intermediate
5 Modules · DL/I & Maintenance
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L3
MF-IMSADM · Advanced
5 Modules · Tuning & Recovery
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L4
MF-IMSADM · Enterprise
5 Modules · Strategy & Governance
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📄 MF-IMSADM — Beginner Level
L1
MF-IMSADM
Mainframe IMSADM — Beginner
Total Duration: 40 Hours  |  Theory: 20 hrs  |  Lab: 20 hrs
01
Introduction to IMS & IMS Database
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Overview of IMS architecture
IMS DB basics
Hierarchical data model
02
IMS Database Components & Utilities
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Components of IMS DB
Database types and utilities
Basic operations
03
DL/I Calls and Database Access
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Understanding DL/I calls
Database navigation
Simple retrieval and update operations
04
IMS Database Administration Basics
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Database definition and segments
Database maintenance and recovery
05
Practical Exercises & Troubleshooting
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Hands-on practice
Problem-solving and basic troubleshooting techniques
40
Total Hours
20
Theory Hrs
20
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-IMSADM — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-IMSADM
Mainframe IMSADM — Intermediate
Total Duration: 40 Hours  |  Theory: 20 hrs  |  Lab: 20 hrs
01
IMS Database Structure & Advanced Concepts
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Hierarchical database structure
Segment organization
Data relationships
02
DL/I Programming & Database Access
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Advanced DL/I calls
Programmatic database navigation
Retrieval and update operations
03
IMS Database Utilities & Maintenance
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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IMS utilities overview
Database backup and recovery
Maintenance procedures
04
Performance Tuning & Problem Management
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Performance tuning techniques
Bottleneck identification
Issue resolution
05
Practical Exercises & Troubleshooting
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Advanced hands-on practice
Troubleshooting scenarios
40
Total Hours
20
Theory Hrs
20
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-IMSADM — Advanced Level
L3
MF-IMSADM
Mainframe IMSADM — Advanced
Total Duration: 40 Hours  |  Theory: 20 hrs  |  Lab: 20 hrs
01
Advanced IMS Database Architecture
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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IMS database internals
Hierarchical data structure
System integration
02
Complex DL/I Calls & Programmatic Access
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Complex DL/I calls
Programmatic access patterns
Batch online processing
03
IMS Utilities & Recovery Techniques
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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IMS utilities for backup
Database recovery
Database integrity management
04
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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IMS database tuning techniques
Transaction performance optimization
05
Advanced Troubleshooting & Best Practices
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Root cause analysis
Troubleshooting methods
Industry best practices
40
Total Hours
20
Theory Hrs
20
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-IMSADM — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-IMSADM
Mainframe IMSADM — Enterprise
Total Duration: 40 Hours  |  Theory: 20 hrs  |  Lab: 20 hrs
01
Enterprise IMS Architecture & Strategy
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Enterprise-level IMS architecture
Design considerations
System scalability
02
Advanced IMS Programming & Integration
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Complex DL/I programming
Integration with other subsystems
Batch-online transaction management
03
IMS Utilities & Disaster Recovery
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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IMS utilities overview
Backup and recovery strategies
Disaster recovery planning
04
Performance Tuning & Capacity Planning
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Performance tuning techniques
Capacity planning methods
Workload balancing
05
Troubleshooting, Compliance & Governance
Theory: 4.0 hrs  ·  Lab: 4.0 hrs  ·  Total: 8.0 hrs
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Advanced troubleshooting
Audit compliance and governance
Industry best practices
40
Total Hours
20
Theory Hrs
20
Lab Hrs