z/VM, CMS, and Linux for System z Basics - Course Objectives

On successful completion of this class, the student, should be able to:

1. Understand basic virtualization concepts as they relate to z/VM


2. Navigate a z/VM 3270 session


3. Know how to log on/ log off and know the various statuses that the z/VM session can be in


4. Issue CP and CMS commands and interpret the output


5. Know how to obtain and navigate the FILELIST screen


6. Use the Xedit editor to edit files


7. Display and process their spool files


8. Communicate with other z/VM users


9. Understand what the uses of the z/VM directory


10. Know what the DIRMAINT and RSCS features provide


11. Understand what parts of the z/VM directory are relevant for a Linux virtual machine


12. Understand the uses of the z/VM Virtual Switch


13. Navigate the Linux command line and issue basic commands


14. Get around in the directory structure


15. Understand file systems and mount points


16. Understand file permissions


17. Use YaST to install software and perform basic administrative functions


18. Know what ssh and ftp are for a how to use them


19. Understand the various network constructs available on the System z and under z/VM.

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