Tivoli System Automation for z/OS Essentials

    

Summary:
This course is designed to help technical staff learn the essential skills needed to get started automating a z/OS operating system using the Tivoli System Automation for z/OS software product.

Duration:
3 Days/Lecture & Lab

Audience:
This course is intended for automation analysts and system programmers who are responsible for customizing Tivoli System Automation for z/OS.

Topics:

• Introduction to Tivoli System Automation for z/OS and NetView.
• Understanding SA z/OS Installation options.
• Defining and building automation policy, such as applications, application groups, and service periods using ISPF, for both single-system and multi-system configurations.
• Understanding NetView automation facilities, including the automation table, autotasks, and timers.
• Using REXX with SA z/OS NetView command processors.
• Operating a SA z/OS-controlled system, sysplex, and enterprise.
• Automating DB2 systems.
• Automating IMS systems.
• Automating CICS with SA z/OS.
• Monitoring and automating UNIX System Services-based applications
• Troubleshooting automation problems
• Hints and tips for successful, reliable operation

Prerequisites:
Attendees should be familiar with MVS in general, and have a good working knowledge of MVS console operations in a sysplex environment. Previous exposure to REXX programming is recommended, but not absolutely required. ProTech courses MVS Skill Pack, MVS System Operation and REXX Programming in a NetView Environment provide this background knowledge.

Last Update: May 23, 2012