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IBM System z Parallel Sysplex Operations

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24 Hours

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LearnQuest IBM System z Parallel Sysplex Operations

Course Description
Overview
This course is designed so that students can learn how z/OS systems operate in a Parallel
Sysplex environment through discussion topics and hands-on lab exercises. Students learn
problem determination skills, practice enhanced sysplex operations, including management
of the coupling facility (CF), and use recovery capabilities provided by the System z servers.

The course consists of six units and 12 hands-on lab exercises.

This course is one step in the following Learning Journeys:

1. z/OS System Operator

2. z/OS System Programmer

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Objectives

Describe common sysplex terminology, concepts, and benefits provided by a Parallel

Sysplex configuration
Identify the basic hardware and software components that make up the Parallel Sysplex
environment and how they are used
Use z/OS MVS commands to identify XCF signaling and sysplex shared couple data set
usage and to determine current operational status
Describe CF operation; how and when the CFCC is loaded on a System z LPAR, the
various CF link definitions and how they can be used
Identify CF structure types, definition and allocation process, and how they are used in
the CF
Use z/OS MVS commands to display structure status
Use CF operator commands to display and change the operational status of a CF
Describe and demonstrate recommended procedures and typical z/OS MVS commands
to manage sysplex members, coupling facilities, structure rebuilds, and couple data sets
Identify potential problems during system removal, CF structure or CDS usage, and
determine appropriate operator action
Explain the differences and benefits of having stand-alone CF and internal CF
configurations
Describe the purpose and use of Sysplex Failure Manager and how SFM can be used to
address sympathy sickness
Explain why time synchronization is important and how server time protocol is used
Describe console usage and mode of operation for a system and a sysplex
Describe the IPL sequence and identify where and when sysplex activation is done
during IPL
Identify key areas with the IPL, explaining potential problems and how to avoid them

Audience

The audience includes operations personnel and technical staff who are directly involved in
the installation, operation, systems support, and software support of their Parallel Sysplex
environment.

Prerequisites

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 You should have an understanding of:

Basic data processing and I/O concepts and terminology

z/OS console operation, including display of device, job, and console status

Topics

Day 1

Welcome
Unit 1: Sysplex overview
Unit 2: Coupling facility
Supporting labs

Day 2

Review
Unit 3: Sysplex operation and recovery
Supporting labs

Day 3

Review and labs

Unit 4: Sysplex Failure Manager
Unit 5: Server Time Protocol operation
Unit 6: z/OS IPL flow
Supporting labs

Recognition
When you complete the Instructor-Led version of this course, you will be eligible to earn a
Training Badge that can be displayed on your website, business cards, and social media
channels to demonstrate your mastery of the skills you learned here.

Learn more about our IBM z/OS Badge Program →

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