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DFSMS Implementation and Management Training Course Audience
Prerequisites
Abstract
Objectives
Goals

 

Audience:

  • MVS Systems Programmers
  • MVS DASD Storage Administrators
  • DFSMS Planning Team

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    Prerequisites:

  • Production or systems programming experience with at least one language
  • Understanding of the MVS Allocation Process
  • Thorough knowledge of DASD processes
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    Abstract:


    The course presents an in depth explanation of the installation, customization, and maintenance of the Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem (DFSMS) software in an MVS environment. Defining DFSMS to MVS as a subsystem, defining DFSMS parameters, data set and DASD related management are all covered.

    This course presents specific techniques on DFSMS design and configuration to improve the overall MVS environment responsiveness. Topics include discussion on DFSMS Control Data Sets, writing and optimizing ACS routines, creation and correct use of Classes and Storage Groups, interaction with DFSMShsm as well as other DASD subsystem related software and hardware.

     

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    Course Objectives:

    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Allow for unique management requirements of individual data sets under DFSMS
    • Understand the connection between the DFSMS Family of DF Products
    • Use DFSMS to establish central control over al data allocation
    • Create and maintain Automatic Class Selection (ACS) Routines, and what criteria to look for to optimize the routines
    • Understand what is contained within the Data Class, Management Class, Storage Class, and Storage Group definitions. Defining and changing the parameters for them dynamically.
    • Understand and control the volume selection based on, Space available, Hardware capabilities, true performance, DFSMShsm management
    • Identify when an exit is required for DASD allocation
    • How to reduces DASD Management manual effort
    • How to use DFSMS to assists with conversions
    • Support user removal of the VOLSER reference from JCL
    • How MVS identifies data as DFSMS managed, and to manage both DFSMS and non-DFSMS data sets within the DFSMS environment
    • Design DASD and other device pooling
    • Understand, implement, and maintain Object Access Method (OAM) data, including Optical Library Support
    • Support Aggregate Backup and Recovery (ABARS)
    • Understand, implement, and maintain Partitioned Data Set Extended (PDSE)
    • Run DCOLLECT
    • Understand what information for DFSMS comes from the client or end user of allocation. What is the appropriate level of understanding for the client how to appropriately include the client in DFSMS decision making.

    Goals

    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Improve the storage subsystem cost-effectiveness
    • Improve the associated DFSMS design and services provided
    • Prepare for the futures of storage management

     

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