Introduction to IMS High Performance Load

IMS™ High Performance Load provides high-speed loading of IMS databases and a complete set of high-speed reorganization procedures. IMS High Performance Load saves you time and money by reducing the CPU and elapsed time that is required for IMS database loading and reorganization.

What's new in IMS High Performance Load
This topic summarizes the technical changes for this edition. Changes include publication updates and product enhancements.
What does IMS High Performance Load do?
IMS High Performance Load consists of the IMS HP Load utility, the Physical Sequence Sort for Reload utility, and the Bitmap Resetter utility. It also provides the Load application programming interface (Load API).
Features and benefits
IMS High Performance Load offers several unique and significant features that you can use to increase the efficiency of reloading your databases.
Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to all the utilities of IMS HP Load.
What's new in Version 2
IMS High Performance Load Version 2 has been enhanced with features that simplify the reloading of IMS databases. This topic describes the enhancements included in IMS High Performance Load for z/OS Version 2. It also summarizes the major changes that are made by the APARs for IMS High Performance Load for OS/390® Version 1.
Integration with other utilities and products
IMS HP Load interfaces with other IMS utilities and products.
Compatibility with former products
IMS High Performance Load for z/OS Version 2 Release 1 is compatible with its former products. The following topics explain the compatibility of IMS High Performance Load for z/OS, Version 2 Release 1 with its earlier products.
Utilities management solutions
IBM solutions help IT organizations maximize their investment in IMS databases while staying on top of some of today’s toughest IT challenges. Utilities management solutions can help you achieve higher availability and better performance during database maintenance while enhancing the productivity of both database administrators and system programmers.
Programming interface information
IMS High Performance Load User's Guide includes programming interface information.
IMS HP Load documentation and updates
IMS Tools information is available at multiple places on the web. You can receive updates to IMS Tools information automatically by registering with the IBM My Notifications service.
Accessibility features for IMS HP Load
Accessibility features help a user who has a physical disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology products successfully.

Parent topic: IMS High Performance Load overview