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z/OS – Monitoring the z/OS System

Duration

5 hours

Overview

This course introduces z/OS commands that can be used to display the status and attributes of various z/OS tasks and devices. An overview of system monitoring tools and facilities such as RMF, z/OSMF, traces and EREPS are also provided as well as a description on how SMF data is created and controlled. This course also discusses the need for message suppression and describes how this is achieved.

Audience

Computer operators and technical support personnel requiring knowledge about the monitoring of the z/OS system.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Interskill’s z/OS – Concepts and Components course and knowledge of operational concepts.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Enter system commands at operator consoles
  • Monitor the activity of jobs, tasks, and TSO users
  • Display the status of I/O devices
  • Monitor the system’s use of resources

Course Content

Using System Commands and Consoles

The z/OS System Command Format
CONTROL Command
Multiple Console Support

Displaying Active Jobs, Tasks, and Users

Displaying Active Jobs, Tasks, and Users
Displaying System Status Information

Displaying Device Status

Displaying Unit Status
Displaying Configuration Information

Using Advanced Monitoring Facilities

Monitoring System Resource Use
RMF Data
z/OSMF Monitoring Capabilities
Trace Facilities
Error Recording

Working With SMF

Recording SMF Data Using a Log Stream or Data Sets
Displaying SMF Data Set Status
Switching SMF Data Sets

MPF and Message Suppression

Message Suppression
Message Flow
MPF List Entries
Operator Commands used to Display and Modify MPF Lists
z/OS Message Flood Automation

z/OS – Monitoring the z/OS System Mastery Test