Course Summary:
This course will concentrate on the operations of a Parallel Sysplex. In addition the student will learn new operator prerequisites, types of sysplexes, its features and components.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for Computer Operators to Manage a Parallel Sysplex. It will include recovery procedures for subsystems, as well as, what procedures to follow when rebuilding is required.
Recommended Prerequisites:
The participant should have a basic understanding of the z/OS Operating System, MVS/JES2/VTAM/CICS/DB2 Commands, and a working knowledge of the Hardware Master Console.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Identify the major hard/software components of a Base and Parallel SYSPLEX
Identify the z/OS environments which support a parallel SYSPLEX, including the S/390 microprocessor cluster
Define groups, members and communication links between participating systems
Understand the role of the z/OS Coupling Facility in providing shared data access using parallel processor architecture
Understand and use the system commands to support a Parallel SYSPLEX
Key Topics:
Introduction - what is Sysplex
Parallel Sysplex Operator commands
IPL of systems in a Parallel Sysplex
Shutting down MVS system
Sysplex Failure Management
Automatic Restart Management (ARM)
CF considerations in a Parallel Sysplex
Couple dataset management
XCF Management
Managing JES2
SDSF and Operlog
Tape Sharing operations
Managing Consoles
System Logger considerations
Network implications
CICS operational considerations
DB2 operational considerations
Useful operator commands
Last modified: 29-Jun-2016
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