VM:Manager Class Overview

Course Description

This five day hands-on workshop covers all VM:Manager components and their operation for programmers, system administrators, or operators. It removes the "black box" mystery of VM:Manager. Accurate and practical material is stressed that will allow you to take full advantage of VM:Manager's many features. Hands-on exercises allow you to practice commands and concepts in a sage environment.

Benefits

Learn how to:

• use all components via hands-on exercises.
• intelligently tailor component configurations.
• take advantage of little known product features.
• automate administrative &/or operational tasks.
• interface components for maximum functionality.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with CMS commands and a basic understanding of the XEDIT editor.

Who Should Attend

System administrators, tape librarians, programmers, and operators.

Summary of Topics

• Overview, Installation, Utilities and AIC
• Storage Management (VM:Backup, VM:Archiver and VM:Tape) Security (VM:Secure)
• Production Control (VM:Account, VM:Operator and VM:Monitor)
• End-User (VM:Schedule, VM:Backup and VM:Sort)

Instructor

The course is taught by VM experts who have implemented, used, and taught Sterling Software products for several years. They are experienced seminar leaders who regularly make presentations at user group meetings, Sterling Software conferences and workshops at sites throughout the U.S.

Location

The 5 day course is taught onsite at customer locations only. Call 360-715-2467 to arrange a course to be taught at your site, using your system.

VM:MANAGER Course --- Table of Contents

Welcome!

• Agenda

Introduction

• Storage Management
  VM:Tape, VM:Backup, and VM:Archiver
• Security
  VM:Secure
• Production Control
  VM:Account, VM:Monitor, and VM:Operator
• End Use
  VM:Schedule, VM:Batch, and VM:Sort
• Sources of Information

Installation Overview

• Server Machine Duties
• When to Work on What
• Building Server Machines

General Operation

• User's Perspective
• Operator's Perspective
• Librarian's Perspective
• System Administrator's Perspective

Configuration Options

• Individual Product Configuration Files
• VMRMAINT Control Files
• System Administrator Menus

Recurring Duties

• System Administrator
• Tape Librarian
• Operator
• User

Miscellaneous Topics

• VM:Manager Component Interfaces
• Template Programming Interface
• Product Utilities
• User Exits
• The BIN System
• Disaster Recovery
• Checklists
• Recommended Reading

All courses include hands-on exercises and 30-day post course telephone support.

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