Functional changes in IMS HP Fast Path Utilities in IMS Fast Path Solution Pack 2.1

This topic summarizes functional changes made to IMS HP Fast Path Utilities of IMS Fast Path Solution Pack 2.1.

Online Structure Change utility

The Online Structure Change utility facilitates restructuring tasks for online IMS DEDBs. The utility provides advanced functions that help IMS database administrators change DBD descriptions, randomizing modules, and segment edit/compression routines without taking DEDB areas offline. For more information, see Online Structure Change utility.

Supplementary utilities

The following supplementary utilities have been enhanced to support IMS-managed ACBs:
  • DEDB Reload Segment Data Set Create utility (FABCUR6)
  • DEDB Unloaded Segment Data Set Retrieve utility (FABCUR7)
  • IMS DEDB randomizing module interface module (FABCRMIF and FABDRMIF)
For more information, see Support for IMS-managed ACBs environment.