In Hardware Configuration and Definition (HCD) for z/OS training course, you will learn to work with the Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) function for z/OS, and to plan and initiate dynamic reconfiguration of zSeries hardware environment. You learn to use the HCD dialogs of z/OS to create an Input/Output (I/O) configuration and dynamically alter the I/O configuration. You learn about the creation of an I/O Configuration Dataset (IOCDS) and various reports that HCD can build.
By attending Hardware Configuration and Definition (HCD) for z/OS workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Describe new zSeries processor technology
- Code new zSeries processors (z9 to z196)
- Code FICON channels and FICON CTCs
- Code Coupling Facilities (CF) and CF links
- Code cascaded FICON Directors
- Create an IODF work file on a z processor from scratch
- Use CHPID mapping tool to create a validated work IODF
- Use work IODF and create a production IODF
- Perform Dynamic I/O changes on a real z/OS system
- Build a LOADxx parmlib member for initial program load (IPL)
- View configuration graphically
- Create appropriate configuration reports
- A basic knowledge of z/OS and I/O configuration
This Hardware Configuration and Definition (HCD) for z/OS class is ideal for those who are responsible for maintaining the I/O configuration contained in the input/output data files (IODFs) and input/output configuration data sets (IOCDs) at their z/OS installation.