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z/OS data storage essentials

Intended for

This course is suitable for anyone working in a support role in a z/OS environment who requires a good understanding of data storage.

Background

A general knowledge of MVS concepts (see MVS and z/OS overviewMVS et z/OS: un aperçu) and the ability to use JCL and utility programs (see JCLJCL).

Training method

Lecturing with labs.

Course leader

RSM Technology.

Duration

2 days.

Schedule

No public sessions are currently scheduled. We will be pleased to set up an on-site course or to schedule an extra public session (in case of a sufficient number of candidates). Interested ? Please contact ABIS.

Objectives

This course provides an overview of data storage concepts on z/OS systems. It covers the range of disciplines and skills required to give a good understanding of how the software and hardware interacts, providing a powerful data storage management environment. This course is most suitable for sites using the IBM HSM software.

On successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

  • use HCD to set up an I/O configuration
  • list and describe data storage hardware
  • describe HSM and its main features
  • explain the concepts of SMS
  • write and test ACS routines.

Main topics

  • Defining an I/O configuration

What is I/O?; defining an I/O configuration using HCD.

  • Data storage hardware

ESCON and FICON channels; control units; disk and controller options; tape robots and Virtual Tape.

  • HSM features

What is HSM?; HSM migrate/recall; HSM backup/recover; HSM dump restore.

  • SMS concepts

Data Class, Storage Class, Management and Storage Group.

  • ACS routines

What are ACS routines?; writing and testing ACS routines.