IMS Physical Organization of Databases Workshop (CM22G)
The IMS Physical Organization of Databases Workshop (CM22G) by IBM teaches database administrators and system programmers to design, reorganize, and recover IMS databases using DL/I, secondary indexing, and IMS utilities. Aimed at mainframe professionals managing critical data, it addresses the industry need for IMS expertise, with over 70% of Fortune 500 companies still relying on IMS for core transaction processing.
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Course Overview
The IMS Physical Organization of Databases Workshop (CM22G) by IBM is a foundational course designed for database administrators, system programmers, and data administration professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IMS databases. This instructor-led training provides a comprehensive understanding of IMS physical database structures, access methods, and recovery techniques. While no specific certification exam is directly tied to CM22G, the course serves as essential preparation for advanced IMS and mainframe-related credentials. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies still relying on IBM mainframe systems for core operations, expertise in IMS database management remains a high-demand skill in industries such as banking, insurance, and telecommunications.
Students engage with core IBM technologies including IMS (Information Management System), z/OS, Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM), Job Control Language (JCL), and IMS utilities such as DFSDDLT0. The course includes intensive hands-on labs conducted in a virtual z/OS environment where participants configure and manage IMS databases using real-world scenarios. A key lab component involves coding Database Directories (DBD) and Program Specification Blocks (PSB), implementing secondary indexing, and executing database reorganization and recovery procedures. Learners also prepare job streams to load databases using various IMS access methods such as HISAM, HIDAM, and HDAM, simulating enterprise-level database administration tasks.
By completing the IMS Physical Organization of Databases Workshop (CM22G), professionals gain critical skills recognized across the mainframe industry, positioning them for roles such as IMS Database Administrator or Mainframe Systems Analyst, with average salaries ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 in North America. The course leverages official IBM curriculum and is delivered through Koenig Solutions' Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring training continuity with expert instructors. Graduates emerge with practical, hands-on experience that directly translates to improved database performance and reliability, paving the way for career advancement in legacy system modernization and enterprise data management.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of database concepts and terminology.
- Familiarity with IMS (Information Management System) and its role in database management.
- Experience with coding in a programming language, preferably in an environment that utilizes JCL (Job Control Language).
- Knowledge of data organization and access methods used in databases.
- Basic skills in using utilities for managing and maintaining databases.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of CM22G certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CM22G certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- IMS Database Administrator
- IMS System Programmer
- Mainframe Database Systems Programmer
- IMS DBA Analyst
- IMS Application DBA
- IMS Database Designer
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