IBM Workload Scheduler Installation and Configuration (IWS/TWS/OPC)

This 3 day course will take students through the installation methods for installing IBM Workload Scheduler. This will include all configuration steps that occur while the product is enabled after the SMP/E process has been completed. Pre installation options will be explained and any changes that may be required (dependent on customer requirements). We will run through the EQQJOBS dialog to prepare your jobs for installation, and the data gathering required prior to this step being run. We will also cover the options available and any customisation that may be required after the product has been installed. This will include looking at the parameters and supplied exits used for customisation and tuning of the IWS install, including parameters required by the IWS agents.

This will be a Hands-on course, with exercise for some of the steps required for installation and configuration.

This course is for System Programmers or personnel who need to Install or Maintain IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS/TWS/OPC).

You should have knowledge equivalent to:

• Familiarity with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, and system use.
• System Administration on z/OS
• New Systems Programmers

After completing this course, participants should be able to Install and Configure IBM Workload Scheduler.

• Day 1
• Planning your installation.
• Installation options and overview.
• Exercise : Accessing the system and creating required datasets.
• Pre install config requirements.
• Running the install jobs.
• Exercises : Data Gathering.

• Day 2
• Post installation parameters and options.
• Exercise : Running the IEQQJOBS dialog.
• Customising your IWS environment.
• Initialisation statements and the datastore.
• Tuning options and exits (part 1).

• Day 3
• Tuning options and exits (part 2) – WLM integration.
• The IWS controller and Tracker.
• Configuration options required for agent communication.
• Reporting on your IWS environment.
• Exercises some installation jobs, WLM Integration, reporting etc.
• Troubleshooting overview.