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Operating system:
Hardware components:
Processors:
CP: Acronym for central processor, which can be used to process workloads for
z/OS, Linux, z/ VM, Coupling Facility Control Code (CFCC), and TPF operating
systems.
System assistance processor(SAP): Responsible for running
internal microcode, primary to control the I/O subsystem.
IFL: Integrated Facility for Linux, is dedicated to running the Linux
operating system and is just a regular processor that couple of z/OS
related instructions disabled.
LPAR
Logical partition:
1. (AS/400) A subset of a single iSeries system that contains resources
(processors, memory, and input/output devices). A logical partition operates as an
independent system. If hardware requirements are met, multiple logical partitions
can exist within a system.
2. (MVS) A division of processor resources (as determined by PR/SM) designated
for the running of an operating system.
The z/OS operating system contains the z/OS Communication Server, which has the
following three components:
SNA protocol stack, which is part of the VTAM (Virtual Telecommunication
Access Method):
1. Systems Network Architecture. The IBM architecture for controlling,
configuring, and transmitting data through networks.
2. In IBM networks, the description of the layered logical structure,
formats, protocols, and operational sequences that are used for
transmitting information units through networks, as well as controlling
the configuration and operation of networks.
TCP/IP protocol stack
1. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The Internet's
communication protocol.
2. A set of communications protocols that support peer-to-peer
connectivity functions for both local and wide area networks.
3. The primary communications protocol that is used on the Internet.
TCP/IP could also be used on an internal network.
CSM (Communication Storage Manager) that provides shared I/O data flow
involved in the communication process.
sysplex
A system complex. A group of MVS systems working in combination to process a workload.
Sysplex Timer
z/OSMF WLM ( z/OSMF Workload Manager) component controls the access to system
resources through work related goals and priorities, which it stores in service
definitions.
ISPF: is a user interface that allows those with authority, to interact with the z/OS
system itself. This option allows you to perform all the usual ISPF tasks as well as
being able to invoke SDSF and HCD.
zFS(zSeries File system): is a set of data that contains the UNIX file
system is a z/OS VSAM data set and because of this it can reside
alongside other z/OS data sets on DASD volume.
HFS(Hierarhichal File System): is the mountable file system phased out
in favor of zFS.
z/OS NFS( z/OS Network file system): allows z/OS to access a remote
UNIX file system using TCP/IP and reference it as if it were part of the
local z/OS directory tree.
TFS(Temporary file system): is temporary, in-memory physical file
system.
RACF(resource access
control facility) is the primary
component of the IBM Security
Server. Whose role is to provide
appropriate access to the
systems resources. The RACF
contains profiles referenced
whenever there is a request for
a protect ted resource.
SAF(system authorization
facility) is a standalone
product from the z/OS itself
which provides an initial common interface for resource requests.
List the products that can be used to Gain Access to the mainframe:
TSO(Time Sharing
Option): is the initial
access to z/OS
system
Another way to access data on the mainframe us using z/OS UNIX shell.
Entering the OMVS command for the
TSO provides access to the z/OS UNIX
shell where shell commands, scripts and
utilities can be run.
job
1. A series of steps, each entailing the execution of a program and possibly the disposition of
data sets.
2. The job control statements define a job.
Job control language
1. The language used to define the operating process of a job. The statements are used to
specify which programs are to run and which data sets they are to use for input and output,
and optionally other parameters to control the way the job is run.
2. (CA) Code used to describe the resources required by a program within an IBM MVS
operating system environment.
JCL (Job Control Language): The language used to define the operating process of a job. The
statements are used to specify which programs are to run and which data sets they are to use
for input and output, and optionally other parameters to control the way the job is run.
DD statement
The job control statement used to associate a data set with a logical file.
JES
Job entry subsystem. The program or task that maintains a spool environment, and through
which programs and operators access that environment.
JES2
One of two job entry subsystems available for MVS systems. Originally based on the Houston
Automatic Spooling Priority system (HASP).
JES2 job log
A listing containing the system log, device and data set allocation details, and (possibly)
resource utilization data for a particular job.
JES3
One of two job entry subsystems available for MVS systems. Originally based on the
Asymmetric Multiprocessing System (ASP).
Commands:
SUBMIT: sends the job to the system for execution
STEPCOP EXEC PGM=Program Name: requests a program you name
Identify how jobs are submitted to the system and how they are processed by JES
1-The job is submitted to the system manual through job scheduling software or a
starter task.
2-JES2 reads the input data, assigns a job identifier to it and places the jobs JCL
onto the DASD (Direct Access Storage Device: Usually a disk device or a class of disk
devices) dataset called spool.
3-JES2 reads the JCL, analyzes it for any errors, in there are no errors it converts it to
machine language. If JES2 detects any JCL errors, JES2 issues a message and the job
is queued for output processing rather than run.
4-JES2 selects from jobs that are waiting to run and sends them to z/OS for
execution.
5-Any output produced by the job is analyzed and placed in the appropriate queue
by JES2.
6-JES2 selects output for processing (ex. Printing)
7-When the job has completed its process, JES2 frees the spool space assigned to
the job.
users that
are
by
C Pos values indicate the position of the address space and may indicate a job is not
running. Any code beginning with a W indicates that it is on a wait queue. Possible
results are:
IN- Swapped into memory indicating that is currently running
NS- Non-swappable, commonly used for important jobs, for performance reasons
are not allowed to be swapped out of memory
LO- Logical swapped out of memory
If a job hasnt been submitted or does not appears in the DA panel, access the SDSF
input panel to check if something is delayed its execution. (If you are authorized you
can enter commands on the screen to resolve the reason for the delay)
STATUS field:
HOLD- job on hold
awaiting for manual release
DUP- a job with the
same name is currently
running
Blank- indicates a job
is running unless a resource
constraint is blocking it
locate a job.