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IMS Explorer for Web technology preview

By Haley Fung posted Mon February 10, 2025 09:56 PM

  

IMS Explorer for Web technology preview

IMS Enterprise Suite for z/OS Version 3.4

Announcing IMS Explorer for Web, a new take on IMS Enterprise Suite Explorer for Development.

Use your browser to access the power of IMS Explorer.

Overview

IMS Enterprise Suite Explorer for Development version 3.4.0 provides IMS Explorer for Web, a server-based solution that runs in a browser and simplifies common IMS development workflows. Designed for system programmers, database administrators, and application developers, IMS Explorer for Web provides a modern server-based alternative to versions of IMS Explorer built for Eclipse.

Benefits

Runs in a browser

With IMS Explorer for Web, your team can use popular browsers such as Google Chrome or Apple Safari to collaborate on key development activities. Single-server installation simplifies access and ends the need to manage various versions of Eclipse-based tools. And because IMS Explorer for Web runs on IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Liberty, a range of security features are available for your web-based operations.

Once installed, your team can access IMS Explorer for Web from a single shareable link.

Simplifies development workflows

By combining multiple activities into one environment, IMS Explorer for Web promotes modern development practices and simplifies complex IMS database development tasks. The technology preview supports key features today, with more on the way.

The technology preview supports the following actions.

  • Create and edit projects, driver definitions, and database connections.
  • Select and import PSBs (program specification blocks) and DBDs (database descriptions) from your local file system or a shared IMS catalog.
  • Add or edit fields in your DBD (database description) file.
  • Access IMS data with SQL queries.

Get started today

The current version of IMS Explorer is an Eclipse-based graphical tool that simplifies common IMS application tasks. By participating in the IMS Explorer for Web technology preview, you get early access to a new web-based solution that supports key IMS Explorer functions. Previous experience with IMS Explorer is helpful but not required.

  • The IMS Explorer for Web technology preview is a no-cost program.
  • Enrollment in the IMS Gold program is required to access the technology preview code. → Learn more about IMS Gold.
  • To use the code, your organization must be running IMS version 15.

What to expect as a technology preview participant:

  • Get hands-on experience with IMS Explorer for Web in your own environment.
  • Experience the value that IMS Explorer for Web can bring to your business.
  • Be ready for your feedback to help influence and shape future IBM products.

→ Register for the IMS Explorer for Web technology preview today!

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