SMP/E Fundamentals

 LENGTH OF COURSE:
5 Days

DESCRIPTION: OS/390 SMP/E is a tool designed to manage the installation of software products on your OS/390 system and to track the modifications you make to those products. This course is designed to give the system programmer's the knowledge needed to install and support software using SMP/E. Beginning with basic concepts, through advanced topics, this course is a must for all technicians that interact with system software. .

PREREQUISITES: A basic knowledge of OS/390 terminology and concepts.

INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: A combination of Lecture, Exercises, and Labs (when/where available).

AUDIENCE

This course is intended for the OS/390 Systems Programmers or Technician that is responsible for the installation and upgrade of system software.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • OS/390 Terminology Overview
  • What is SMP/E and why do we use it
  • SMP/E Concepts
  • How SMP/E works
  • Overview of basic SMP/E Commands
  • Preparing to use SMP/E
  • Receiving the SYSMOD into SMP/E
  • Applying the SYSMOD to the Target Libraries
  • Restoring the Target Libraries to the previous level
  • Accepting the SYSMOD into the distribution libraries
  • Displaying SMP/E Data
  • How to install:
    • A New Function
    • Preventive Service
    • Corrective Service
    • User Modifications
  • Managing Exception SYSMODs
  • Creating Target Zones


  • Creating Cross-Product & Cross-Zone Load Modules
  • Displaying the Data Managed by SMP/E
  • Manipulating Upgrade Libraries..
  • How to identify Cross-Zone Requisites
  • How to identify installed SYSMODs.
  • Listing the Source IDs in a Zone
  • Comparing the SYS MODs installed in Two Zones
  • Building a User Modification
  • Problem Determination and Failures
  • Tips and Techniques


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