VM503 z/VM, CMS, and Linux for System z

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

On successful completion of this course, the student, with the aid of the appropriate reference materials, should be able to:

Understand basic virtualization concepts as they relate to z/VM
Navigate a z/VM 3270 session
Know how to log on/ log off and know the various statuses that the z/VM session can be in
Issue CP and CMS commands and interpret the output
Know how to obtain and navigate the FILELIST screen
Use the Xedit editor to edit files
Display and process their spool files
Communicate with other z/VM users
Understand what the uses of the z/VM directory
Know what the DIRMAINT and RSCS features provide
Understand what parts of the z/VM directory are relevant for a Linux virtual machine
Understand the uses of the z/VM Virtual Switch
Navigate the Linux command line and issue basic commands
Get around in the directory structure
Understand file systems and mount points
Understand file permissions
Use YaST to install software and perform basic administrative functions
Know what ssh and ftp are for a how to use them
Understand the various network constructs available on the System z and under z/VM.

VM503 / 3 Days