IMS Connect Extensions allows you to group collections of IMS
Connect systems. After defining a group, you can use it to quickly select a set of systems
(typically a SYSPLEX) and view activity on that group. You can put the same system in more than one
group. To define a group in the ISPF dialog, select option 1.8System Groups from the IMS Connect Extensions primary menu.
The System Groups panel displays a list of groups defined in your IMS Connect Extensions repository. Use the Filter field to
list only items that match a filter pattern.
Note: The System Groups has a maximum size of 220 entries. This limit is
enforced in the batch definition utility and the ISPF definition dialog.
To define a new system group, enter NEW on the Command
line. Enter the 1-8 character name of your group and press Enter. The System
Group panel is displayed. In this dialog you will assign one or more systems to the
group.
The panel displays the following information. Enter line action / next to
a system to insert additional systems and to see a complete list of options:
Name
The name of the group.
Description
A description of this group.
System and Description
The name of an IMS Connect system defined in your IMS Connect Extensions repository. Use the Prompt function key
(F4) to select from a list of defined systems. To define an
IMS Connect system, see Defining IMS Connect systems.
To save your changes, press the Exit function
key (F3). The new group is
displayed in the System Groups panel.