This document is the IBM IMS/ESA V6 Parallel Sysplex Migration Planning Guide for IMS TM and DBCTL. It provides detailed information on migration planning, including features and characteristics of version 6.
The guide explains how to develop a migration plan for IMS/ESA V6, covering the planning, preparation, and implementation phases. It details the prerequisites, assumptions, and required knowledge before starting a migration.
It then addresses technical considerations such as system environment, data‑sharing, shared queues, network configuration, workload balancing, and automatic restart manager (ARM) settings, offering configuration examples and best‑practice recommendations for a successful Parallel Sysplex deployment.
| Version | 6, Release Number 1 |
|---|---|
| Program Number | 5655-158 |
| Supported Operating Systems | MVS/ESA or OS/390 |
It applies to Version 6, Release Number 1 of IMS/ESA.
The guide supports the MVS/ESA or OS/390 operating systems.
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