GDPS-Global Mirror Implementation Workshop

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code.

GDPS3

length.

5 days

type.

Instructor-Led

partner.

IBM

price.

$3,800

Develop the skills and knowledge required for implementation of Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) in the context of Global Mirror. Get an overview of the prereq requirements and provide an opportunity for hands-on customization of a GDPS environment. Explore the technology that provides the availability benefits with disaster recovery protection. This course is hands-on lab intensive.

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below.

who can benefit

This is an advanced course for IBM Global Services, ATS & FTSS Professionals needing to develop the skills and knowledge required for implementation of GDPS in the context of Global Mirror.

Note for US IBM Employees Only: This is a sponsor managed course and when delivered in the US is subject to an additional tuition charge and is not included in the US Education Funding Process

Service perform specialist with experience in one or more of the following areas:

	Parallel Sysplex implementation
	System Automation for S/390 implementation and customization
	Remote Copy (PPRC) implementation for Disaster Recovery
	It is expected that these skills will not be contained in one person. All of theses skills are needed to perform the GDPS service, therefore, the GDPS engagement will be done as a team. The team is expected to consist of a Systems, a Storage and an automation person along with a project manager.

prerequisites

Before attending this class, you should have read the GDPS white paper on the internet and have a working knowledge in the following areas:

	*Those with System/Sysplex skills:
	Defining Parallel and Base Sysplex Environment
	MVS and Job Entry Subsystem 2 (JES2) operations
	Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Input/Output Configuration Program (IOCP)
	Time Sharing Option/Extensions (TSO/E) Interactive System Productivity Facility/Program Development Facility (ISPF/PDF)
	MVS configuration and maintenance strategy
	You should also have familiarity in the following areas:
	MVS and JES2 Installation (CBIPO) customizing and tailoring
	SMS implementation
	System Automation for OS/390
	Tivoli Netview for OS/390 - Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) implementation
	Virtual Telecommunications Access Method (VTAM) implementation
	MVS Performance parameters, Workload Manager (WLM) (or IEAIPSxx)
	3990/9390 Extended functions
	Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) setup and operational feature
	Logout Recorder (LOGREC) and System Management Facility (SMF) recording
	Integrated Catalog Facility (ICF) Catalog Structures
	*Those with Storage skills:
	3990/9390 Extended functions
	ESS setup and operational features
	Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy (PPRC)
	SMS implementation
	HCD and IOCP
	TSO/E ISPF/PDF
	LOGREC and SMF recording
	DASD configuration and maintenance strategy
	You should also have familiarity in the following areas:
	System Automation for OS/390
	Tivoli Netview for OS/390
	RACF implementation
	Defining Parallel and Base Sysplex Environment
	*Those with SA for S/390 skills
	System Automation for OS/390 implementation
	System Automation for OS/390 customization and policy setup
	Tivoli Netview for OS/390 customization
	TSO/E ISPF/PDF
	You should also have familiarity in the following areas:
	SMS implementation
	RACF implementation
	VTAM implementation
	MVS and JES2 Installation
	Defining Parallel and Base Sysplex Environment
	MVS and JES2 operations

skills gained

You should leave the class with level 3 GDPS/Global Mirror (GM) skills and be able to implement GDPS/Global Mirror under the supervision of a GDPS Advisor. The level 3 skills include:

	Implement GDPS standard and planned actions
	Define DASD configuration to GDPS
	Understand controlling system requirements (GDPS-K and GDPS-R)
	Explore systems management in a multisite environment
	Design maintenance procedures for the GDPS environment
	Design test processes to ensure recovery ability
	Use MVS, Remote Copy, and GDPS commands to control and maintain the GDPS environment
	Build GDPS project management skills
	Assist with the development of a GDPS implementation plan

course content details

	Course Topics

	GDPS/Global Mirror Overview
	Global Mirror/Overview + Labs
	GDPS HMC Automation Infrastructure
	GDPS/Global Mirror Installation + Customization & GDPS/Global Mirror Customization Lab (GDPS policy and GEOMPARM Customization)
	GDPS Standard Actions & Standard Actions lab (Site Table customization and GDPS operations)
	GDPS Planned Actions (scenarios/scripts ) & Planned Actions Lab (code and execute fail over scenario)
	Other GDPS offerings - Overview and positioning