Abstract for MVS Interactive Problem Control System (IPCS) Customization

Purpose of this information

This document explains how to customize the interactive problem control system (IPCS) for some or all IPCS sessions using the following topics:

Customizing the IPCS installation package
Customizing IPCS session parameters
Customizing dump directory
Customizing access to IPCS
Customizing the IPCS Dialog.

This information also explains:

Accessing and using IPCS on a target system
Providing security for IPCS
Writing and installing IPCS exit routines and various IPCS exit services.

Who should read this information

System programmers who:

Use IPCS to format dumps
Write IPCS exit routines
Customize IPCS for an installation.

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