This SMP/E for z/OS Workshop course is designed to equip students with the essential skills required for the installation and maintenance of optional features and maintenance in the z/OS operating environment. Participants will gain practical experience and hands-on training in SMP/E tasks, including defining the SMP/E database, invoking SMP/E to add, modify, or replace system elements, and interpreting results of SMP/E processing.
The course covers a range of SMP/E concepts, such as modification control statements, the consolidated software inventory, zone structure, and error analysis. Participants will learn to use SMP/E commands like RECEIVE, APPLY, ACCEPT, RESTORE, REPORT, and LIST, in addition to understanding how to perform automated SMP/E delivery of z/OS and product maintenance over the Internet.
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The SMP/E for z/OS Workshop comprises modules covering SMP/E overview, SYSMOD packaging, tracking element levels, consolidated software inventory, execution requirements, SMP/E processing commands, and Internet delivery enhancements.
SMP/E Overview provides a thorough introduction to SMP/E, including SYSMOD sources, processing, and the installation process. This module sets the foundation for understanding SMP/E tasks and processes.
SYSMOD Packaging delves into the essential aspects of modification control statements and packaging systems, laying the groundwork for managing and controlling software modifications.
Tracking Element Levels focuses on the importance of tracking element levels and provides insights into maintaining the integrity and consistency of the system environment.
The Consolidated Software Inventory module explores the structure, controlled information, status information, content and structure information, and zone management commands essential for maintaining a comprehensive software inventory database.
The Execution Requirements module delves into invoking SMP/E and managing SMPE data sets, emphasizing the significance of dynamic allocation in the installation and maintenance process.
Receive and Reject provides detailed insights into the receive and reject process, including HOLDDATA, and its significance in managing and applying system modifications.
Apply Processing covers the introduction and detailed processes involved in applying system modifications, including operand management, selection, installation, and CSI updates and reports.
Accept Processing introduces and elaborates on the accept processing, a crucial step in the SMP/E process that ensures the successful application and acceptance of system modifications.
The RESTORE Processing module provides comprehensive insights into restoring system elements and the significance of this process in maintaining system integrity and consistency.
The BUILDMCS and LINK MODULE module delves into the system structure, BUILDMCS command, and LINK MODULE command, essential for creating a function SYSMOD from an installed product and its service.
The LIST and REPORT Commands module covers the LIST processing, REPORT command, and SMP/E scenarios, providing insights into understanding and managing software dependencies and system reports.
The SMP/E and the Network module explores the electronic delivery of SMP/E, including SMP/E internet delivery enhancements and the significance of using z/OSMF to install software and perform service updates.
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