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SMP/E – Introduction to SMP/E 3.1

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

SMP/E – Introduction to SMP/E 3.1 Mastery Test


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