This course introduces and explains the System Automation for z/OS® (SA z/OS) commands that are used for system operations. In this course, the System Automation for z/OS automation manager and automation agent run in a z/OS 2.2 environment. The automation platform, Tivoli® NetView for z/OS is at version 6 release 2. The course uses several automation scenarios in single and multisystem configurations to demonstrate the concepts that are taught in the lessons. This training class is delivered in an environment with multiple opportunities for hands-on lab exercises.

When you complete this course, you can use IBM System Automation for z/OS 4.1 or IBM Automation Control for z/OS to perform the following tasks:

• Start and stop automated resources
• Monitor and control automated resources
• IPL and shut down systems and an SAplex

Users of IBM System Automation for z/OS and for IBM Automation Control for z/OS, especially operators, administrators, and system programmers.

SM917 - IBM System Automation for z/OS 4.1 Architecture
Basic z/OS operations skills
Basic NetView skills helpful

• Introduction to System Automation for z/OS (level set only)
• Initialization
• Commands and operations
• Application groups
• Application monitoring
• Centralized operations
• Troubleshooting

Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processes to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Division/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being personally responsible for the class charges.

GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training should use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this process: http://w3.ibm.com/services/gbs/evita/BCSVTEnrl.nsf

Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that should show:

The current GTP list price

The 20% discounted price available to IBMers. This is the price you will be invoiced for the class.