z/OS Data Storage Essentials

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• use HCD to set up an I/O configuration
• list and describe data storage hardware
• describe HSM and its main features
• explain the concepts of SMS
• describe how to write ACS routines.

Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for anyone working in a support role in a z/OS environment who requires a good understanding of data storage.
Prerequisites
A general knowledge of MVS concepts the ability to use JCL and Utility programs.
Duration
2 days
Course Code
MDSE
Contents
Defining an I/O configuration
What is I/O?; defining an I/O configuration using HCD.


Data storage hardware
ESCON and FICON channels; control units; disk and controller options; tape robots and Virtual Tape.


HSM features
What is HSM?; HSM migrate/recall; HSM backup/recover; HSM dump restore.


SMS concepts
Data Class, Storage Class, Management and Storage Group.


ACS routines
What are ACS routines?; writing and testing ACS routines.