Analyze latch contention

IMS uses latches to serialize task access to resources that prevent loss of control at critical times.

Use the latch views to determine the source of latch contention. You can use the views to answer the following questions:

  • Is there a contention problem?
  • How severe or widespread is it?
  • Which regions have latch contentions?

The degree of contention is indicated in fields that show the number of regions waiting and the average wait time.

The following latch views are provided:

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