What's new in IMS Recovery Solution Pack
This topic summarizes the technical changes for this edition.
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For a list of IMS Recovery Solution Pack new function APARs, see IMS Recovery Solution Pack 2.1 new function APARs.

SC27-8440-05 - April 2025
Description | Related APARs |
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Customization method of IMS HP Pointer Checker FABPATH0 and FABPATHZ procedures in an IMS-managed ACBs environment has been updated. | PH66008 |

SC27-8440-04 - August 2024
Description | Related APARs |
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This APAR enables IMS Database Recovery Facility to run
the following integrated auxiliary utility (IAU) in an IMS-managed ACBs
environment.
See the following topics:
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PH60997 |
Updated common tool requirements. See Hardware and software requirements. | N/A |
Removed information related to IMS Tools Base for z/OS® 1.6. | N/A |
Removed information related to IBM Management Console for IMS and Db2® for z/OS. | N/A |
SC27-8440-03 - July 2022
Description | Related APARs |
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Documentation updates to support IBM IMS Tools Base for z/OS 1.7 and IMS Administration Foundation. IMS Administration Foundation activates the IMS administration web-browser interface of IBM Unified Management Server for z/OS to enable the management of IMS systems and resources. | N/A |
SC27-8440-02 - May 2022
- Information about Advanced Image Copy Services of IMS HP Image Copy to schedule the DFSMSdss program (server) and use its API.
- Information about configuring HD Pointer Checker to use with IMS Database Recovery Facility.
SC27-8440-01 - November 2018
- Maintenance refresh.
SC27-8440-00 - October 2016
- Maintenance updates for IMS Recovery Solution Pack 2.1
- Information pertaining to the inclusion of IMS Recovery Expert as a product belonging to the IMS Recovery Solution Pack 2.1.
- Information pertaining to the inclusion of IMS Solution Packs: Data Sensor as a product belonging to the IMS Recovery Solution Pack 2.1.
- Information about using IMS Tools Setup for initial product installations, first-time users, and product evaluations.