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We used the IVP to set up the required elements for our test environment. Figure 7-18 shows
a list of repository-specific jobs and tasks within the IVP.
Figure 7-18 The U-series of steps in the IVP related to the IMS repository function
7.13 Value of using the IMS repository with DRD
The value of using the IMS repository with DRD is clearly shown with its full support for
populating, managing, storing, sharing, and retrieving a
consistent set of DRD stored
resource definitions for multiple-IMS IMSplexes and single-IMS IMSplexes all in a centralized
location. You will have improved data availability due ...