SMP/E

Course: SMPE

Duration: 4 Days

Level: I

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Topics Covered In This Course

INTRODUCTION TO SMP/E

OVERVIEW OF SMP/E DATA SETS

Description of global, target and distribution zones
Configuration of zones
SMP/E datasets including SMPPTS, SMPSCDS, SMPMTS, SMPSTS, target libraries, distribution libraries

ALLOCATION, INITIALIZATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF SMP/E DATA SETS

Allocation of CSI
Initializing Global zone and Global entries
Setting up Target zones and Distribution zones

SYSMODS

Types - Functions, Preventative, APARs, and Usermods
Modification Control Statements

SMP/E Commands

Overview
Managing the database and maintaining SMP/E
Installing sysmods
Removing sysmods
Generating systems
Displaying SMP/E database information
Miscellaneous SMP/E capabilities

INSTALLING FUNCTIONS

Introduction
Sources of Functions
Installing process
Testing
Installing Preventative Service
Introduction
Description of PUT tapes
Installation process
Testing

INSTALLING CORRECTIVE SERVICE

Introduction
Verifying the APAR
Installation process
Testing

USER MODIFICATIONS

Introduction
Installation process
Testing

EXCEPTION SYSMODS

Categories of Exception sysmods
Handling Exception sysmods

USE OF CBPDO AND ServerPAC

Introduction
System Generation
Production installation
System maintenance
How to order

SMP/E DIALOGS

Overview of available dialog functions

CONFIGURING SYSTEMS TO MAKE MAINTENANCE EASIER

WORKSHOPS:

Setting up your SMP/E data base and data sets
Using SMP/E commands
Exception sysmods
CBPDO
ServerPAC

What You Can Expect

To provide the student with knowledge about the structure of the SMP/E database and data sets.
To provide an overview of SMP/E commands and functions.
To provide information about the configuration of the z/OS system which may provide for more efficient maintenance protocols.

Who Should Take This Course

System Programmers who have little or no experience using the System Modification Program (SMP/E) in an MVS, CICS, IMS, JES, or VTAM environment.

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of VSAM, z/OS JCL, and z/OS Utilities.

Training Style

This class is taught by lecture and hands on workshops.

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Related Courses

Code	Course Title	Duration	Level
VSID	VSAM Part 1 (VSAM and IDCAMS Workshop)	3 Days	I	Details
MJ	Job Control Language (JCL)	4 Days	I	Details
ASMPE	Advanced SMP/E and SYSMOD Packaging	3 Days	II	Details

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