Defining RECONID records

IMS Database Recovery Facility Extended Functions requires that certain information that is related to the execution environment is stored in the IMS Tools KB. This information is stored in elements called RECONID records.

Before you begin

Before you can add RECONID records, make sure that the IMS Tools KB server is active and running. Then, determine the sets of RECON data sets that need to be defined. A unique RECONID record is required for each set of IMS RECON data sets against which IMS Database Recovery Facility Extended Functions executes.

If you have multiple IMS Tools KB servers, you must define the RECONID records to the server that is active for the associated RECON environment. Record the server names for future purposes.

Procedure

  1. Access the primary IMS Tools KB ISPF interface primary menu by entering the following command in TSO Option 6: 
    EXEC 'your.hlq.SHKTCEXE(HKTZPRIM)' 'your.hlq'
  2. Provide the following information on the primary panel:
    • Specify the IMS Tools KB server name.
    • Specify Y/N for HISTORY.
  3. Choose Option 4 from the drop-down menu on the top-left side of the panel.
  4. If the RECONID is not in the list of displayed RECONIDs, add a new entry by typing NEW on the command line.
  5. Enter the following information to create a RECONID:
    • The 8-byte external name that is associated with the RECONID member. This value is user-defined but must be unique within this server.
    • The RECON1, RECON2, and RECON3 data set names.
    • The XCF group name that is used to communicate with IMS Tools Online System Interface in the IMS control regions.
    • The IMSPLEX name as defined to the RECON data sets, if present.
    • The RACF® security class to be used for securing IMS commands that are issued through the IMS Command (IMSCMD) interface.
  6. Save the RECONID.
  7. Repeat this process for each RECON environment that is associated with this server.