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Course : IBM Hardware Configuration and Definition (HCD) for z/OS (ES96G)

Official IBM course

Practical course - 4d - 28h00 - Ref. S96
Price : 3540 CHF E.T.

IBM Hardware Configuration and Definition (HCD) for z/OS (ES96G)

Official IBM course



With this training course, you'll learn how to use the Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) function for z/OS, plan and launch dynamic reconfiguration of your zSeries hardware environment, use z/OS HCD dialog boxes to create an input/output (I/O) configuration and dynamically modify the I/O configuration. You'll learn about IOCDS and the various reports HCD can generate. You'll learn how to use a z/OS system to put theory into practice and practice working with HCD dialog boxes.


INTER
IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. S96
  4d - 28h00
3540 CHF E.T.




With this training course, you'll learn how to use the Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) function for z/OS, plan and launch dynamic reconfiguration of your zSeries hardware environment, use z/OS HCD dialog boxes to create an input/output (I/O) configuration and dynamically modify the I/O configuration. You'll learn about IOCDS and the various reports HCD can generate. You'll learn how to use a z/OS system to put theory into practice and practice working with HCD dialog boxes.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Describe the new zSeries processor technology
Code new zSeries processors (z9 to z196)
Coding FICON channels and FICON CTCs
Cascade code FICON Directors
Create an IODF working file on az processor from scratch
Use the CHPID mapping tool to create a validated working IODF
Use the working IODF and create a production IODF
Make dynamic I/O changes on a real z/OS system
Create a parmlib LOADxx member for initial program loading (IPL)
Display configuration graphically
Create appropriate configuration reports
Code coupling (CF) systems and CF links

Intended audience
Responsible for the I/O configuration contained in input/output data files (IODFs) and input/output configuration data sets (IOCDs) during their z/OS installation.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of z/OS and I/O configuration.

Practical details
Teaching methods
Training in French. Official course material in digital format and in English. Good understanding of written English.

Course schedule

1
Official program

  • Introduction to HCD.
  • Introduction to IOCP and MVSCP macros.
  • HDC dialogue.
  • LPAR and logic control unit concepts.
  • OSA, OSA/ICC and HiperSockets.
  • zSeries hardware overview.
  • zSeries I/O architecture: logical channel subsystems
  • Advanced DASD concepts: EAV/PAV and multiple subchannel assemblies
  • FICON, FICON CTC and FICON Directors
  • HCD implementation and migration.
  • IPL and LOADxx member.
  • Dynamic I/O reconfiguration.
  • z196 HCD and use of CMT.
  • CTC FICON for sysplex.
  • HDC and Parallel Sysplex.

2
Official practical work

  • Introducing your z/OS system.
  • Getting to grips with the HDC.
  • Codage d'un zSeries 2817.
  • Ajout de directeurs FICON à votre configuration
  • Incremental migration from the IOCP deck.
  • Creation of a LOADxx member.
  • Perform dynamic I/O.
  • Coding a 2817 using CMT.
  • FICON sysplex CTC coding.


Publication date : 12/10/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 30 June to 3 July 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 3 to 6 November 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 30 June, 3 Nov.