This GDPS Metro Implementation training course is intended for IBM technical professionals (IT specialists, IT architects, technical sales specialist, etc) who will be involved in implementing or architecting a GDPS Metro (previously named GDPS/PPRC) solution. Project managers who will manage a GDPS Metro implementation project will also benefit. This course is also intended for technical customer staff (systems programmers, storage specialists, automation specialists, operations/production control specialists, etc) who are new to GDPS and are looking to develop GDPS skills because their job directly or indirectly involves GDPS.
By attending GDPS Metro Implementation workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Implement GDPS, including the definition of policies
- Implement GDPS standard actions
- Define DASD configuration (GDPS Metro Single Leg)
- Understand Controlling System requirements (GDPS)
- Understand Systems management in a multi-site environment (GDPS)
- Design maintenance procedures for the GDPS environment
- Design test processes to ensure recovery ability
- Use z/OS, Remote Copy, and GDPS commands to control and maintain the GDPS environment
- Assist with the development of a GDPS implementation plan
- Introduction to GDPS Metro Dual Leg
- Enhancing resilience
- Storage and/or remote copy administration/management
- z/OS and Sysplex management
- Automation
This GDPS Metro Implementation class is intended for Service Perform Specialists or qualified Customers with working experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Parallel Sysplex implementation
- System Automation for z/OS implementation and customization
- Remote Copy (PPRC - Metro) implementation