IMS VTAM network administration

This topic describes information that will help you to administer your IMS network.

Introduction to the IMS Transaction Manager network
The following topics introduce the major IMS Transaction Manager (TM) network components, and describes the way communications are established, messages are transmitted, and communications are terminated between IMS and a logical unit.
Planning the network
The following topics describe information that will help you plan your IMS network.
Defining the network
Performing a system definition for an IMS terminal network includes several tasks.
Editing and formatting IMS messages
IMS uses two methods to edit and format messages to and from terminals: Message Format Service (MFS) and basic edit routines.

Parent topic: Communications and connections