Configuration tasks
You can use the utilities of IMS HP Pointer Checker without configuration. However, the functions listed in the following table require the environment to be configured accordingly.
The configuration tasks that you must complete vary based on the functions of IMS HP Pointer Checker that you will use. Review the following table and perform only the configuration tasks that apply to your usage. These configuration tasks are not mandatory tasks; you can skip the configuration task if you do not intend to use the associated function.
| Task | What you can do by completing this task |
|---|---|
| Configure the environment to store reports in IMS Tools KB For more information, see Configuring the environment to store reports in IMS Tools KB. |
By completing this task, you can store the
reports generated in HD Pointer Checker jobs in the Output repository
of IMS Tools Knowledge Base. Even if you have already registered an earlier version of IMS HP Pointer Checker with IMS Tools Knowledge Base, you must register the new version of the product. |
| Configure HD Pointer Checker to use with IMS Database Recovery Facility For more information, see Configuring HD Pointer Checker to use with IMS Database Recovery Facility. |
By completing this task, you can call HD Pointer Checker from IMS Database Recovery Facility jobs. |
| Set up the ISPF interface for DB Historical
Data Analyzer For more information, see Setting up the ISPF interface for DB Historical Data Analyzer. |
By completing this task, you can display HD Analysis Graph charts on TSO terminals. |
| Configure IMS Tools
Online System Interface for Space Monitor For more information, see Configuring IMS Tools Online System Interface for Space Monitor. |
By completing this task, you can monitor IMS online full-function database data sets. |