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IMS documentation
Find the latest information on IMS product enhancements, solution adoption kits, troubleshooting, and IMS continuous delivery functions.
IMS Central
The one stop-shop for valuable resources and tools to get started with IMS or to sharpen your IMS skills and promote long-term success.
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Resources
IMS courses and videos
IMS courses on IBM Training
Choose from instructor-led or self-paced courses and earn a digital badge.
IMS introductory series
Just getting started with IMS? Watch these short introductory videos on IMS TM, IMS DB, and application development.
Application development
Java™ in IMS
A demonstration of how to create an end-to-end JDBC application
Case study
Atruvia
Atruvia AG worked with IBM to add Java alongside COBOL on the IBM zSystems platform, a low-risk and efficient way to modernize core banking applications while bringing distributed workloads into IBM zSystems.
Documentation
Application modernization with Java
Explore how IMS provides support for developing applications using the Java programming language.
New functions and enhancements
Explore the new IMS functions that are provided as part of the IMS continuous delivery process.
IBM Redbooks
IBM IMS Data Solution guide
Read about a new approach to analytics for IBM IMS data.
Additional resources
IBM IMS for dummies
Discover how to transform, gain value and reach hybrid cloud with IBM IMS.
IBM z/OS Connect and IMS Performance Evaluation
Read the full IBM z/OS Connect and IMS Performance Evaluation.
IDC white paper
The Business Value of the Transformative Mainframe.
IMS tools
IMS tools
Enhance the performance of IMS with on-demand, application-specific database and transaction management tools.
Get started with IBM Information Management System
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