An IMSplex is one or more IMS subsystems that work together in groups that share databases, message queues, or both, and are managed by components of the Common Service Layer (CSL). The CSL includes the Operation Manager (OM) API. For more information about the CSL, see IMS Version 9: Common Service Layer Guide and Reference. IMSplex commands, or commands from the OM API work differently from classic IMS commands. Classic IMS commands are those that are in the original or "classic" IMS command syntax--the command format allowed from the IMS master terminal. Following are the general differences between IMSplex commands and classic IMS commands:
IMSplex commands are found in alphabetical order in IMS Commands In this topic, the IMSplex commands are those without a slash or command recognition character. For more information about the IMSplex command format, see IMSplex Command Format.