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IMS 6.0

Description:

Our IMS 6.0 test measures your knowledge of the IBM hierarchical database management system database. Designed for experienced database managers and system engineers, this test covers the following topics: Data Base Description, Loading/Inserting Segments, Sequential Retrieval, Random Retrieval, Deleting/Replacing Segments, DL/I Processing, and Command Codes.

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$49.95

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Test Outline


Command Codes
Command Code Usage
Database Description
Access Methods
DBDGEN/ PSBGEN/ ACBGEN Process
Hierarchical Structure
Terminology
Database Interface
Boolean Operators
DL/I Call and Parameter List
Key Feedback Areas
PCB Mask
Program Linkage
SSA Format
Deleting/Replacing Segments
Deleting Segments
Get-Hold Calls
DL/I Processing
Logical Database
Recovery/Restart
Secondary Indexing
Loading/Inserting Segments
Insert Call
Inserting Segments
Loading a Database
Processing Interface
CICS
DB2
Random Retrieval
Program Considerations
Random Retrievals
Segment Search Arguments
Retrieval Calls
Get-Hold Calls
Get-Next Calls
Get-Next-Within Parent Calls
Sequential Retrieval
Setting Parentage
Skip-Sequential Processing