This course introduces and explains the System Automation for z/OS® (SAfor z/OS) components, functions, and 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 1.13 environment. The automation platform, Tivoli NetView for z/OS is at version 6 release 1. 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.

• Use System Automation for z/OS to start and stop automated resources in a System Automation for z/OS sysplex
• Use System Automation for z/OS to monitor and control automated resources in a System Automation for z/OS sysplex
• Use System Automation for z/OS to IPL and shut down systems in a System Automation for z/OS sysplex

This intermediate course is for operators and administrators of System Automation for z/OS.

You should have:

• Basic z/OS operations skills

• Unit 1: Introduction
• Unit 2: The Automation agent
• Unit 3: The Automation manager
• Unit 4: System Automation for z/OS initialization
• Unit 5: System Automation for z/OS commands and operations 1 of 2
• Unit 6: System Automation for z/OS commands and operations 2 of 2
• Unit 7: Application groups
• Unit 8: Application monitoring
• Unit 9: Centralized Operations

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.