Data Storage Essentials for Z Systems [MDSE]

OVERVIEW

This course provides an overview of data storage concepts for z/OS system environments. It covers the range of disciplines and skills required to give a good understanding of how the software and hardware interacts, providing a powerful data storage management environment. This course is most suitable for organizations using the IBM HSM software.

COURSE DURATION

5 Days

Hands-On

$3295

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COURSE SYNOPSIS

I/O Processing
Focus on Storage Management
Data Storage Hardware
Introduction to HCD
VSAM Overview
VSAM Dataset Structure
Using Access Method Services
Defining VSAM Datasets
Listing Catalog Information
VSAM Dataset Management
DFSMS Constructs
The HSM Strategy

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Explain the principles and mechanics of I/O processing
Describe storage management in a z/OS environment
List and describe data storage hardware
Explain the purpose and functions of Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD)
Use HCD to investigate an I/O configuration
Describe and explain the concepts of the z/OS access methods
Describe the structure and design of VSAM files
Use the Access Method Services utility program IDCAMS to define, load, backup, monitor and manipulate VSAM datasets with particular emphasis on the KSDS file type
Understand the contents when listing a catalogued dataset
Understand the contents of ACS routines
Explain the concepts of SMS
Describe HSM and its main features

PREREQUISITES

A general knowledge of MVS concepts the ability to use JCL and Utility programs.

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z/OS ICF Catalog Workshop [MICF]

OVERVIEW

This three-day, hands-on course is vital for all z/OS technicians who need to be able to understand and work with the ICF catalog environment. The course's prime objective is to teach attendees how to evaluate catalog problems and then to take the appropriate and necessary corrective actions. The course also introduces and explains the tools available for catalog recovery.

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

3 Days

Hands-On

$2,300

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COURSE SYNOPSIS

ICF Environment
VSAM File Structure
Catalog Component Structure
Problem Diagnosis
Backup Techniques & Considerations
Recovery, Repair & Maintenance
Performance & Integrity Considerations
Hands-on lab exercises

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Explain the relationship between the data related components
Detect and isolate the failing component of an ICF catalog
Utilize the available diagnostic tools
perform appropriate recovery and repair procedures
list the factors that affect catalog performance

PREREQUISITES

At least one year of experience with z/OS. Familiarity with TSO/ISPF and JCL is essential. VSAM knowledge, as provided on the course MVSE - VSAM Essentials Workshop, is also recommended.

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VSAM Performance Tuning [MVPT]

OVERVIEW

VSAM continues to be a very important part of a data repository for many clients today. Therefore, VSAM performance is critical, especially in an online environment such as CICS. This course is designed to give the attendee the tools necessary to be able to identify areas and tune VSAM data sets. The attendees will be taught what VSAM definition parameters are essential and how they should be defined. A discussion on obsolete parameters and definitions that when used actually affect the performance of the data set. In addition to defining ways that you can improve batch VSAM processing, attendees will examine how to tune VSAM in an online environment such as CICS. Among the tools that are used to tune VSAM data sets is the LISTCAT. The course covers how to effectively use a LISTCAT for tuning and discusses certain DFSMS parameters that can help VSAM file performance.

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

2 Days

$1995

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COURSE SYNOPSIS

Introduction
VSAM Architecture
Processing VSAM Files
Using DFSMS to Improve VSAM Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion attendees will be able to:

Perform an analysis of VSAM file definitions related to performance
Understand the disk format and the effect that a CI/CA size can have on VSAM performance
Use a LISTCAT to effectively tune VSAM files
Understand the use of the VERIFY and EXAMINE commands
Explain the effect that certain VSAM parameters can have on performance
Identify DFSMS parameters that can help

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge and experience with VSAM including having defined VSAM files using IDCAMS. Attendees are encouraged to bring along their VSAM file definitions.

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z/OS Performance:WLM, Sysplex, UNIX Services, ZSystems[UZPE]

OVERVIEW

This course is designed to help technical support personnel working in a z/OS-based parallel sysplex installation to effectively manage the system's performance. It covers both conceptual and technical aspects of performance management, including parameters, I/O configurations, and other significant technical considerations.

In addition, the course provides a comprehensive overview of the Workload Manager functions and UNIX System Services, explaining all the key features in detail. To help you gain practical experience, the course also includes a number of hands-on exercises.

COURSE DURATION & PRICE

5 Days

Hands-on

$3,250

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COURSE SYNOPSIS

What is Performance?
z/OS Data-In-Memory
Input/Output Processing
Hardware I/O Performance
RMF Reports for I/O
Workload Management Overview
Workload Management Overview
How WLM works
Workload Manager Applications
Understanding RMF Reports
zFS Performance
Hardware Configuration
XCF Signaling
Coupling Facility Management
Additional Features

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion attendees will be able to:

Explain system performance requirements
Explain the role of a performance person
Apply basic MVS tuning
Explain the important WLM considerations
Evaluate a WLM setup
Utilize RMF reports to tune MVS
Define service policies, service classes, and classification rules
Describe the mechanisms for managing and balancing any workload in a WLMPlex
Explain the implications of using Workload Managed Batch and Resource Affinity Scheduling
Utilize the latest technology to optimize I/O performance
Decide on what to monitor
Utilize RMF to tune MVS I/O
Understand the hardware configuration for a parallel sysplex, including the Coupling Facility, ICF, and XCF Signaling
Understand the purpose of, and code the parameters to enable the use of, XCF Transport Classes
Allocate Message Buffer space to XCF
Interpret the basic information in the RMF XCF reports
Understand the different options for implementing the Coupling Facilities
Explain how applications access the structures in the Coupling Facility
Interpret the basic data in the RMF Coupling Facility reports
Describe the dynamic activation of a CF LPAR
Discuss the expansion of the Channel Subsystems with additional LCSS and Subschannel sets
Describe PAVs, HyperPav and SuperPAV
List the new PCIi features
Describe in detail the use of the Crypto Express cards and their benefits for security
Understand the Flash Express card and its use in the C
Understand Hiperdispatch and ZIIPs
Describe the two-way simultaneous multithreaded (SMT-2) operation

PREREQUISITES

Technical support experience in a mainframe data center.

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