Technologies / Infrastructure

z/OS Management Facility Implementation and Use

This training course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to install and customize IBM z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF) 2.1 and take advantage of the features and capabilities offered by z/OSMF. z/OSMF is a product for z/OS that simplifies, optimizes and modernizes the z/OS system developer experience. The tool provides solutions in an intuitive, browser-based user interface with integrated help.

Issues

The training covers the following key topics:

Detailed overview of z/OSMF features and architecture
Client and server operating environment with/OSMF
System management tasks and updates in future versions
The process of ordering and installing software from/OSMF
Configure z/OS prerequisites for plug-ins
Detailed configuration with/OSMF
Migration and potential problems
Practical examples of using z/OSMF functions
Tasks from/OSMF and their introduction in each version
Administration management from/OSMF, including SAF-based authorization
Customizing the welcome screen and adding links

Benefits

Understand the purpose and benefits of z/OS Management Facility
Effectively use the functions offered by z/OSMF
Install and configure z/OSMF in a production environment
Customize system components to work with/OSMF
Manage z/OSMF administration, including adding users and defining roles
Use advanced z/OSMF functions such as software management and resource monitoring

Who is this training for?

The training is designed for experienced system developers and subsystem administrators responsible for installing and deploying z/OSMF in their enterprise

Participants should have a basic knowledge of z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) and the skills normally required to install a z/OS product using SMP/E and batch jobs to update system data sets

Familiarity with RACF and WebSphere 8.5 Liberty profile for z/OS is useful

Prerequisites

Solid knowledge of z/OS at the system programmer level, gained on the job or through training in the z/OS curriculum
Skills required to install and customize z/OS UNIX applications
Basic knowledge of RACF and WebSphere for z/OS (welcome)

Training program

Implementation and configuration of z/OS Management Facility
Exercise 1: Planning and prerequisites with/OSMF

Exercise 1: Planning and prerequisites with/OSMF (continued)
Exercise 2: Configuration and Settings of z/OS Management Facility

Exercise 3: Post-installation configuration and administration of z/OS Management Facility
Use of z/OS Management Facility (continued)

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 z/OS Management Facility Implementation and Use we recommend: Solid knowledge of z/OS at the system programmer level, gained on the job or through training in the z/OS curriculum; Skills required to install and customize z/OS UNIX applications; Basic knowledge of RACF and WebSphere for z/OS (welcome).

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 3 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 training is designed for experienced system developers and subsystem administrators responsible for installing and deploying z/OSMF in their enterprise; Participants should have a basic knowledge of z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) and the skills normally required to install a z/OS product using SMP/E and batch jobs to update system data sets; Familiarity with RACF and WebSphere 8.5 Liberty profile for z/OS is useful.