Technologies / Infrastructure

Advanced Parallel Sysplex Operations and Recovery Workshop

This course describes advanced operator actions to implement new rules, coupling objects, structures and operational improvements related to sysplex. It diagnoses problems and demonstrates recovery techniques in these areas. These include:

Issues

Using the classic HMC user interface or tree, creating HMC groups
Loading profiles and providing tips and recommendations for using the HMC
Initialize sysplex system images and identify problems reported via system consoles and HMCs
Identifying sysplex components, defining differences in resource and data sharing with respect to recovery options, discussing different configurations and duplexing the system
Execute related display commands to identify sysplex status and recovery actions for IPL problems during system activation
Manage pair data sets, format CDS, define rules, and run and verify that they work as expected
Implement configurations that support GRS STAR, JES checkpoint and ECS using structures in CF
Identify pair data set failures, CF failures and CF structures
Identify pending policy change conditions and correct as necessary
Removal of CF from sysplex, as in the case of required CF maintenance
Identifying and correcting problems during the structural rebuilding process, such as insufficient storage space in the CF
Adding a new System from CF to sysplex dynamically using dynamic activation of the entire sysplex with hardware configuration definition (HCD) function
Perform recovery procedures with and without SFM rules
Defining server time protocol implementation, terminology and support
configuration

Who is this training for?

The course is designed for operations personnel, technical support personnel and system developers who are directly involved in operations, system maintenance and software support in their Parallel Sysplex environment

Prerequisites

Experience with HMC and Parallel Sysplex environment
attendance at previous sysplex classes. Any of the following Parallel Sysplex courses will provide you with the skills you need: Parallel Sysplex Operations and Recovery (MV900) (H4057), Parallel Sysplex Planning and Implementation for z/OS (MV450), (H3995), (H3396), Parallel Sysplex Implementation Workshop (ES420) or (ES73).

Training program

Welcome
Unit 1: Parallel Sysplex Overview
Exercise 1: Setting up remote access to the lab
Exercise 2: Tips and tricks for navigating HMC 2.n.n: Classic and tree-based user interface (optional)
Exercise 3: Groups and profiles for sysplex activation
Exercise 4: MCS console configuration via OSA ICC
Exercise 5: Using commands to determine sysplex status

Unit 2: Sysplex initialization, CDS use and recovery
Exercise 5: Using commands to determine sysplex status (continued)
Exercise 6: Activation of ECS and dynamic GRS STAR
Exercise 7: Reconfiguring JES2
Exercise 8: CDS incompatibility during plex activation

Unit 3: CF management, structures, rules and recovery
Exercise 9: Recorder
Exercise 10: CFRM change waiting conditions and recovery options for FP calls
Exercise 11: VTAM and ISTGENERIC demonstration
Exercise 12: Managing coupling objects

Unit 4: Dynamic implementation of CF, SFM and ARM.
Exercise 12: Managing coupling objects (continued)
Exercise 13: Adding a new CF and managing the reset profile
Exercise 14: Implementation of SM duplexing
Exercise 15: Sysplex Fault Management
Exercise 16: SFM storage reconfiguration (optional)

Optional machine laboratory exercises 17 and 18
Unit 5: Overview of STP recovery and removal, DB2 and structure

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Advanced Parallel Sysplex Operations and Recovery Workshop we recommend: Experience with HMC and Parallel Sysplex environment; attendance at previous sysplex classes. Any of the following Parallel Sysplex courses will provide you with the skills you need: Parallel Sysplex Operations and Recovery (MV900) (H4057), Parallel Sysplex Planning and Implementation for z/OS (MV450), (H3995), (H3396), Parallel Sysplex Implementation Workshop (ES420) or (ES73)..

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: The course is designed for operations personnel, technical support personnel and system developers who are directly involved in operations, system maintenance and software support in their Parallel Sysplex environment.