Technologies / Infrastructure

Advanced with OS Performance: WLM, Sysplex, UNIX Services, with Systems.

Today, z/OS supports new workloads running as e-business servers, including the IBM Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server and WebSphere. These workloads take advantage of the latest features of z/OS execution environments, including Parallel Sysplex, Workload Manager (WLM) and UNIX System Services (USS). New hardware technology such as zAAP and zIIP processors can be used for selected workloads, and WLM Intelligent Resource Director balances workloads across clustered LPAR partitions in Sysplex.

Issues

Describing the advanced performance components of the current complex z/OS environment and identifying the main performance drivers for these components
Identify coupling object (CF) technologies and how they function in Parallel Sysplex, including CF links and CF structures
Monitor and analyze service times and other performance metrics of CF and other Parallel Sysplex components, including the inter-system coupling facility (XCF)
Predict and monitor the effects managed by CF duplexing on system performance
Identifying WLM services and their use by z/OS applications, including enclave services, routing services and application environments
Evaluating RMF enclave reports and understanding enclave resource accounting
Deploy and control optional WLM functions such as Intelligent Resource Director (IRD) and defined WLM capacity, and monitor LPAR performance once optimized by these functions
Describing the new functionality introduced by specialized zAAP and zIIP processors in z/OS systems and using appropriate tools to control and monitor CP workload performance
Monitor and control the USS program environment using RMF reports and System Management Facility (SMF) data along with USS console commands and displays
Customizing USS resource utilization, shell performance and file system performance for Hierarchical File System (HFS) and zFS
Configuring WLM’s management of the USS environment, including BPXAS and classification of USS workloads
Describing the purpose of Unified Resource Manager and the various system layers on which it can operate
Describing what load resource groups mean in a zEnterprise environment
Describing what performance management capabilities Unified Resource Manager provides
Describing the role that Guest Platform Management Provider and Application Resource Measurement technologies play in the zEnterprise environment
Explaining how zEnterprise technologies work with z/OS Workload Manager (WLM)
Describing the performance features of Unified Resource Manager
Gain knowledge of how to use RMF XP - a solution for monitoring cross-platform performance (z/OS and distributed platforms)
Using RMF XP to monitor all operating systems running on IBM
zEnterprise Blade Center Extension

Who is this training for?

This advanced course is designed for z/OS developers, experienced performance analysts and performance administrators, UNIX service support personnel and other experienced I/S professionals who want to upgrade their RMF and performance management skills to include the latest z/OS e-business and zEnterprise Ensemble execution environments

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of the z/OS operating environment is assumed, including basic knowledge of WLM, UNIX system services** and** Parallel Sysplex
Prior experience **or** training in z/OS **and** RMF measurement **and** tuning is also assumed
Such training can be obtained by attending the course: Basic z/OS Tuning Using Workload Manager (WLM) (ES540)

Training program

Welcome
Unit 1: Advanced z/OS performance review
Unit 2: Parallel Sysplex Tuning
Exercise 1: Introduction to the system
Exercise 2: Parallel Sysplex Tuning

Unit 3: Workload Manager and Performance
Unit 4: zAAP and zIIP: specialized processors
Unit 5: Monitoring and tuning UNIX system services

Unit 5: Monitoring and tuning UNIX system services (continued)
Exercise 3: USS batch performance
Exercise 4: USS classification
Unit 6: Advanced load management and resource monitoring features
Exercise 5: z/OSMF and performance management

Exercise 5: z/OSMF and performance management (continued)
Unit 7: zEnterprise Platform Performance Management
Exercise 6: Cross-platform monitoring with RMF XP

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Advanced with OS Performance: WLM, Sysplex, UNIX Services, with Systems. we recommend: Working knowledge of the z/OS operating environment is assumed, including basic knowledge of WLM, UNIX system services** and** Parallel Sysplex; Prior experience **or** training in z/OS **and** RMF measurement **and** tuning is also assumed; Such training can be obtained by attending the course: Basic z/OS Tuning Using Workload Manager (WLM) (ES540).

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: This advanced course is designed for z/OS developers, experienced performance analysts and performance administrators, UNIX service support personnel and other experienced I/S professionals who want to upgrade their RMF and performance management skills to include the latest z/OS e-business and zEnterprise Ensemble execution environments.