SMP/E – Introduction to SMP/E 2.5
Duration
3 hours
Overview
Ensuring that all of your organization’s z/OS system software is current, and that any fixes and improvements have been applied, is paramount to maintaining system availability. This course looks at the SMP/E software and how it is used by the z/OS Systems Programmer to provide best practice installation, management and reporting of z/OS system software.
Audience
Although designed for IT technical personnel responsible for installing and managing z/OS system software, this course is also an excellent introduction for management and operations staff, explaining the z/OS system software installation process and the role that SMP/E plays.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following courses: IBM (z/OS) – Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment, z/OS – Concepts and Components or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the software components managed by SMP/E
- Describe the main functions performed by SMP/E
- Identify the three SMP/E steps used to install z/OS system software
- Explain how CSIs and Zones are used in SMP/E processing
- Describe how SMP/E uses target and distribution libraries
Course Content
SMP/E Basics
z/OS System Software Elements
Overview of SMP/E
Understanding SYSMODs, FMIDs, PTFs, and APARs
Pre-installation, Installation, and Post-installation Tasks Performed by SMP/E
Obtaining SMP/E Packaged Software
RECEIVE, APPLY, and ACCEPT commands
Target and distribution libraries
Consolidated Software Inventory (CSI)
Global, Target, and Distribution Zones
Maintaining Software with SMP/E
Managing Temporary and Permanent Fixes
Receiving, Applying, and Accepting fixes
Requisite Requirements
Using HOLDDATA to Manage z/OS Software Implementation
Un-installing z/OS software using SMP/E
Creating CSIs, Zones, and SMP/E Required Data Sets
UCLIN Commands
Managing SMP/E Zones
SMP/E Reports