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| This course is designed to teach the student how to implement the Removable Media Manager (DFSMSrmm) functional component of DFSMS/MVS and optional feature of z/OS. DFSMSrmm provides life cycle management of tape data which includes scheduling of tape volumes to and from storage locations (vaults). |
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| People responsible for implementing life cycle management for tape data using DFSMSrmm (a component of z/OS DFSMS). Personnel implementing DFRMM may also find the course beneficial. |
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After completing this course, you should be able to: - Select DFSMSrmm options suitable for your installation
- Create a control data set and journal for DFSMSrmm
- Define DFSMSrmm tape policies (Vital Record Specifications - VRS) for retention and movement.
- Create procedures for: Starting DFSMSrmm, initializing tapes and performing control data set backup
- Use the DFSMSrmm utilities to: Produce volume inventory and movement reports, perform control data set reorganization and perform control data set recovery
- Use the SYS1.SAMPLIB samples to produce additional reports.
- Identify access control requirements for using DFSMSrmm functions.
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| This is a Canadian-owned offering. You can contact RIGCI at (514) 898-3130 or contact IBM Learning Services Canada for questions regarding this offering at Outside Line: 1 800 IBM-TEACH or 1 800 426-8322 PREQUISITES: Those attending this course should understand basic z/OS allocation and sequential processing such as can be obtained in Storage Management Fundamentals (SS060E). The student should also be able to code z/OS JCL for tape data sets. Knowledge of JCL may be obtained by attending Fundamental Practical Skills for z/OS (ES100CE) |
