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Learn to work with the Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) function for z/OS, and to plan and initiate dynamic reconfiguration of your zSeries hardware environment. Learn to use the HCD dialogs of z/OS to create an Input/Output (I/O) configuration and dynamically alter the I/O configuration. Learn about the creation of an I/O Configuration Dataset (IOCDS) and various reports that HCD can build. Use a z/OS system to reinforce lecture topics and to practice working with the HCD dialogs. Hands-on lab projects may be done in teams depending on the number of attendees and location

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What You'll Learn

  • Describe new zSeries processor technology
  • Code new zSeries processors (z9 to z196)
  • Code FICON channels and FICON CTCs
  • Code Coupling Facilities (CF) and CF links
  • Code cascaded FICON Directors
  • Create an IODF work file on a z processor from scratch
  • Use CHPID mapping tool to create a validated work IODF
  • Use work IODF and create a production IODF
  • Perform Dynamic I/O changes on a real z/OS system
  • Build a LOADxx parmlib member for initial program load (IPL)
  • View configuration graphically
  • Create appropriate configuration reports

Who Should Attend

This course is for people who are responsible for maintaining the I/O configuration contained in the input/output data files (IODFs) and input/output configuration data sets (IOCDs) at their z/OS installation.

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Prerequisites

  • A basic knowledge of z/OS and I/O configuration
  • This knowledge can be developed on the job, or by taking Fundamental System Skills in z/OS (ES10A)

Learning Journey

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Day 1

  • Unit 1: HCD introduction
  • Unit 2: IOCP and MVSCP macro review
  • Unit 3: HCD dialog
  • Unit 4: LPAR and logical control unit concepts
  • Unit 5: OSAs, OSA/ICC and HiperSockets
  • Unit 6: Review of zSeries hardware
  • Exercise 1: Overview of lab environment
  • Exercise 2: HCD familiarity

Day 2

  • Unit 7: zSeries I/O architecture: Logical channel subsystems
  • Unit 8: Advanced DASD concepts: EAV/PAV and multiple subchannel sets
  • Unit 9: FICON, FICON CTCs, and FICON directors
  • Exercise 3: Coding a zSeries 2817
  • Exercise 4: Adding FICON directors to your configuration (optional)
  • Exercise 5: Incremental migration from IOCP deck (optional)

Day 3

  • Unit 10: HCD implementation and migration
  • Unit 11: IPL and LOADxx member
  • Unit 12: Dynamic I/O reconfiguration
  • Unit 13: z196 HCD and using CMT
  • Exercise 6: Building a LOADxx member
  • Exercise 7: Perform dynamic I/O

Day 4 

  • Unit 14: FICON CTCs for sysplex
  • Unit 15: HCD and Parallel Sysplex
  • Exercise 8: Coding a 2817 using the CMT
  • Exercise 9: Coding CF coupling links
  • Exercise 10: Coding sysplex FICON CTCs

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