# Using IBM IMS as a source

This section describes how to set up and use an IBM IMS database as the source database in a replication task.

Information noteThe IBM IMS endpoint is currently in Preview. Customers who want to participate in the Early Adopter Program should contact [Qlik Support](https://community.qlik.com/t5/Support/ct-p/qlikSupport).

In this section:

* [Prerequisites](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/IBM-IMS/prereq_ims.htm)
* [Introduction to IMS replication with Replicate](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/IBM-IMS/limitations_ims.htm)
* [Supported data types](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/IBM-IMS/ims_db_data_types_source.htm)
* [Setting general connection properties](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/IBM-IMS/set_up_ims_db_as_source.htm)
* [Setting advanced connection properties](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/IBM-IMS/advanced_prop_ims_source.htm)