Technologies / Infrastructure

z/OS System Operators

To provide an overview of the z operating system (OS), look at systems from both a hardware and software perspective and develop a basic understanding of System z partitioning capabilities, Processor Resource/Systems Manager (PR/SM), z/OS, Job Entry Subsystem 2 (JES2), Job Entry Subsystem 3 (JES3), Time Sharing Option (TSO), TSO Extended (TSO/E), System Display and Search Facility (SDSF), z/OS Communications Server and the use of the System z channel subsystem for various channels such as Enterprise System Connection (ESCON), Fiber Connector (FICON) and Open Systems Adapter (OSA). It will also describe the Initial Program Loader (IPL) process and enable you to comfortably issue z/OS commands from the Multi Console Support (MCS) system console or extended MCS console.

Issues

Describing the use of z/Architecture in System z
Identify System z servers and their major components
Naming functional groups and basic z/OS elements
Describing the concept of virtual memory and its application in z/OS
Issuing z/OS commands with correct syntax
Identify z/OS display commands used to determine device status and channel path
Describing the use of VARY and CONFIG operator commands in z/OS
Interpreting the results of z/OS commands
Identify the differences between JES2 and JES3
Describing the use of JES2
Discussion of SPOOL and checkpoint data sets
Describing cold, warm and hot starts
Issuing commands to control resources and display task status
Describe the purpose and use of the following:
TSO
ISP/PDF
Assign, display and edit data set information using ISP/PDF panels
SDSF
Describing naming rules for data sets in z/OS
Describing the z/OS directory structure
Describing the functions performed by DFSMS, DFSMSdss, DFSMShsm and DFSMSrmm to manage data sets in the data center
Describing the functions of JCL catalogued procedures
Identify the difference between MCS consoles and extended MCS consoles
Issuing commands to determine the status and parameters of any console
Describing the major console enhancements in z/OS 1.8, z/OS 1.10 and z/OS 2.1 versions

Who is this training for?

The basic course is designed for IT personnel with little or no theoretical knowledge of z/OS and little or no practical experience with IT systems

Prerequisites

Introduction to the z/OS environment

Training program

Unit 1: System z and z/OS server overview
Unit 2: Commands from/OS MVS
Laboratories 1, 2 and 3
Overview
Unit 3: JES and TSO
Unit 4: z/OS data sets
Laboratories 4, 5 and 6
Review
Unit 5: z/OS console support
Laboratories 7, 8 and 9

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 System Operators we recommend: Introduction to the z/OS environment.

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 basic course is designed for IT personnel with little or no theoretical knowledge of z/OS and little or no practical experience with IT systems.