Duration
5 hours
Overview
The CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation – Rules and OPS/REXX course describes how automation rules are defined and used in event automation, and how the EasyRule facility can be used for this purpose. An introduction to the CA OPS/MVS REXX interface and the associated commands, variables and functions that can be referenced, is also provided.
Audience
Suitable for Operators, Operations Analysts, and Systems Programmers requiring
knowledge of CA OPS/MVS Rules and OPS/REXX.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, z/OS operations, and the REXX programming
language.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify how automation rules are defined and used in event automation
- Identify how simple automation rules are written by using the EasyRule facility
- Identify how automation rules are used for event automation
- Access the OPS/REXX interface and facilities
Course Content
Automation Rules
Rules and Rule Sets
Rule Definitions and Structure
Types of Rules
Types of Rules
Valid Return Statements
Defining Basic Rules Using EasyRule
Accessing EasyRule
Using EasyRule
Testing Rules Used for Event Automation
Testing Rules
Defining Test Data
Introduction to CA-OPS/MVS REXX Interface
REXX and OPS/REXX
AOF Variables
OPS/REXX Functions
OPS/REXX Host Environments and POI Commands