z/VM Foundation Skills

Objectives

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

• describe and summarize the IBM zSeries System Architecture
• summarize the history and development of z/VM
• describe the z/VM Architectural Design and identify the z/VM component parts
• describe the format and use of the z/VM User Directory
• describe the process of z/VM Control Program initialization
• describe the normal operating cycle of z/VM Control Program
• use the IBM 3270 terminal interface to log on and operate z/VM Virtual Machines
• describe the components of a typical CMS Virtual Machine
• describe the CMS File System and CMS Initialization
• use basic CMS commands and procedures, including XEDIT, REXX and CMS Pipelines
• describe the process of z/VM Installation and Customization
• describe the z/VM architectural extensions, including Diagnose Functions, VMCF and IUCV
• describe the origin, history, purpose and structure of z/VM Group Control System
• describe the z/VM networking capabilities, including VTAM, TCP/IP, guest LANs and Virtual Switches
• describe the collection and use of z/VM Accounting and Monitor records, and the use of privileged CP commands to display current system and user status.