SA z/OS – Automation Definitions Introduction and Workshop

Duration

3 hours

Overview

The SA z/OS – Automation Definitions Introduction and Workshop course, begins by describing the key Entry Types that can be defined in an SA z/OS policy database, and their purpose. Following this, a workshop-style module provides you with hands-on exercises used to create an application, application group and related automation definitions.

Audience

This course is suitable for IBM Z System Automation administrators who are required to define system and application automation.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Interskill SA z/OS – IBM Z System Automation course, or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives

After completing this course the student will be able to:

• Identify Key Entry Type Definitions
• Explain When and Where Key Entry Types Are Required
• Explain How Entry Types Are Linked to Other Entries
• Describe How to Define a PDB
• Explain the Steps Needed to Develop and Add Applications to a PDB
• Create Entries in a PDB
• Describe How to Distribute Configuration Files

Course Content

IBM System Automation for z/OS – Defining Automation Entry Types

Identifying Application Requirements
Creating a Policy Database
Add-On Policies
Creating Groups
Group Policies
Adding System Entries to a Group
Defining Applications and Application Groups
Linking Applications to Application Groups
Setting Resource Preferences
Nesting Groups
Creating Service Periods
Adding Timers
Building and Distributing Configuration Files