Connecting Db2 to IMS (optional)

Before you enable data sharing, attach IMS to every member that runs IMS applications. IMS must include a separate member SSM for every member Db2.

About this task

Connecting Db2 to IMS requires coordination with your company's group that supports IMS systems.

To connect the IMS attachment facility:

1. Make Db2 load modules available to IMS.
2. Define Db2 to IMS.
3. Define new programs and transactions to IMS.
4. Prepare IMS applications for Db2.
5. Depending on your site, you might also need to:
   • Define Db2 plans for IMS applications.
   • Generate a user language interface.