Abstract for MVS IPCS Commands

Purpose of this information

The interactive problem control system (IPCS) is a tool provided in the MVS™ system to aid in diagnosing software failures. IPCS provides formatting and analysis support for dumps and traces produced by MVS and other program products and applications that run on MVS.

The following reference information about using IPCS is presented, in alphabetic order:
  • TSO/E commands for IPCS
  • IPCS subcommands
  • IPCS primary commands
  • IPCS line commands
  • IPCS CLISTs and REXX execs
It also gives examples of output generated by subcommands.

Who should read this information

This information is for anyone who analyzes unformatted dumps and traces on an MVS system.