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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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IBM System Automation for z/OS: Install, Customize & Operate
OVERVIEW
Designed and written by consultants with practical knowledge and experience, this course introduces IBM System Automation for z/OS. The course describes and explains how to install and customize System Automation and covers the use and management of the product. Attendees with pre-existing REXX skills will also learn how to use REXX to enhance the product's functionality.
COURSE DURATION & PRICE
5 Days
Hands-on
$3,895
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COURSE SYNOPSIS
- Introduction to IBM Systems Automation for z/OS
- Installation
- The Automation Policy - an Introduction
- Relationships
- Creating a policy Database using the ISPF Dialog
- Building the Configuration File
- NetView Application Panels
- Controlling Systems Automation
- Further Policy Database Work
- Practical Exercises
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion, attendees will be able to:
- List & describe the different components of IBM Systems Automation
- Install Systems Automation & the required Netview functions
- Customize the Automation Policy Database
- Use IBM Systems Automation to provide functions such as IPL, Shutdown & message monitoring
PREREQUISITES
A good knowledge of z/OS systems programming techniques is required. No prior knowledge of Systems Automation or Netview is expected.
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