The course will concentrate on the operations aspects of a Parallel Sysplex. In addition the student will learn about new operator functions, Sysplex components, and Sysplex operation and recovery considerations. Format of class is lecture only.

Mainframe Training Audience

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 coupling facility rebuild is required.

Mainframe Training Prerequisites

Basic understanding of the z/OS Operating System, CICS/DB2/VTAM/ MVS/JES2 Commands. Working knowledge of the Hardware Master Console.

Mainframe Training Course duration

2 days

Mainframe Training Course outline

SYSPLEX Overview
	What is a Sysplex?         Operator Functions         Features and Components
SYSPLEX Operation
	Parallel Sysplex Operator Commands         Shutting Down MVS System         IPL of Systems in a Parallel Sysplex         Coupling Facility Considerations in a Parallel Sysplex
SYSPLEX Recovery
	Sysplex Failure Management         Automatic Restart Management (ARM)         Couple Data Set Management         XCF Management         Managing JES2 Recovery
Controlling a SYSPLEX
	Managing JES2         SDSF and OPERLOG         Tape Sharing Operations         Managing Consoles         System Logger Considerations
SYSPLEX Workflow Considerations
	Workload Balancing         Role of Workload Manager
Subsystem Considerations
	Network Implications         CICS Operational Considerations         DB2 Operational Considerations         Subsystem "plexes" and their functions         Useful Operator Commands