Abstract for MVS IPCS Commands

This information supports z/OS (5650-ZOS).

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.

This information contains reference information about using IPCS. It presents, 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.