How to check related index Databases when IMAGE COPYING a main Database

Products

• Database Analyzer (IMS Tools)
• Database Analyzer for IMS for z/OS
• DATABASE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR IMS FOR Z/OS
• Database Copier for IMS for z/OS

Issue/Introduction

Is it possible also to check the related INDEX databases if Database Analyzer (DBA) will be invoked by Database Copier (DBCOPY) to check
the pointers of a MAIN database while image copying it?

Resolution

Yes, in addition to using option DETAILREPORT=Y with DBCOPY to invoke DBA to check the main database pointers, use this additional DD statement
with the DBCOPY job control to also check all related index databases (AND logical related databases, if applicable):

 //DBACTRL DD *
 FUNCTION=ANALYZEALL

Additionally all index databases (and/or the logical related databases) must be dynamically allocated or their DD statements must be added to the DBCOPY job control.