IBM IMS Index Builder for z/OS is a mainframe utility that builds and rebuilds IMS primary and secondary indexes and HALDB ILDS, consolidating multiple index operations into single job steps and using parallel sort processing to shorten elapsed times.
Published May 16, 2026
| Starting Price | Pricing available by vendor quote | Pricing available by vendor quote | Pricing available by vendor quote; vendor contract price listings reference related line items but no simple published starting price |
| Typical use case | IMS environments needing multi-index rebuilds and reduced operational steps for primary/secondary indexes and HALDB ILDS | IMS environments standardized on Broadcom tooling; replacements for standard utilities with a focus on availability | Environments focused on Fast Path indexing and related operational requirements |
| Key Strength | Vendor-aligned tooling that supports multi-index job steps and parallelized build workflows | Broadcom documentation emphasizes replacements for standard utilities with availability-focused features | Purpose-built for Fast Path indexing use cases and integration with BMC AMI tooling |
| Key Weakness | Does not appear to support Fast Path index rebuilds directly (requires additional functionality) | Potential vendor lock-in for Broadcom-centered shops; may duplicate capabilities in IBM-centric environments | Best value when organization is already invested in the BMC AMI suite; may be costly/complex otherwise |
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Broadcom (CA) perspective
BMC perspective (Fast Path emphasis)
Native utilities vs. paid tooling