FABJMAIN program features

The following topics introduce the common features that are available when invoking one of the IMS HP Image Copy functions with the FABJMAIN program.

Data set encryption support
IMS HP Image Copy supports z/OS® data set encryption.
Advanced Image Copy Services support
Advanced Image Copy Services of IMS HP Image Copy allows you to take advantages of point-in-time copy functions (Concurrent Copy, FlashCopy®, and SnapShot) of DFSMSdss Advanced Copy Services to produce image copies faster and reduce unavailability time for IMS databases.
High Performance Input/Output interface
The The High Performance Input/Output (HP Input/Output or HPIO) interface reduces CPU time and usage while IMS HP Image Copy generates image copies or recovers a database.
Dynamic allocation
IMS HP Image Copy can dynamically allocate input and output data sets, such as database data sets, image copy data sets, log data sets, and change accumulation data sets. You do not need to provide a DD statement for each data set.
Site Default Generation utility
The Site Default Generation utility of IMS HP Image Copy sets default values for controlling IMS HP Image Copy jobs.
Central management of reports
IMS HP Image Copy supports the function of the IMS Tools KB Output repository, which enables you to store the reports that are generated by IMS HP Image Copy jobs. The use of IMS Tools KB Output repository helps you simplify management of IMS HP Image Copy reports.
Offload workload to zIIP processors
IMS HP Image Copy supports the IBM® System z® Integrated Information Processor (zIIP) to offload eligible database workloads to zIIP processors.

Parent topic: IMS HP Image Copy features