Training offering

IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.5.1 Administration

Description

This course teaches the administrative functions necessary to plan, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.5.1 network. It includes an in-depth look at:
•    Designing a Tivoli Workload Scheduler network architecture
•    Background processes in Tivoli Workload Scheduler
•    Workstation and network configuration options
•    Workload production cycle and processing
•    Effective use of Tivoli Workload Scheduler security
•    Identifying and resolving common problems

Objectives

•    List Tivoli Workload Scheduler Suite requirements
•    Describe capabilities of Tivoli Workload Scheduler workstations
•    Plan a Tivoli Workload Scheduler network to meet your organization's needs
•    Explain how components and workstation types interact
•    Install Tivoli Workload Scheduler and related components (such as the Tivoli Dynamic Workload Console and the database)
•    Describe how to upgrade a previous installation to the current version
•    Configure individual workstations and the global network
•    Manage and update Tivoli Workload Scheduler security
•    Describe JnextPlan and the planman utility, and explain how a plan is generated and managed
•    Describe how to back up and restore a Tivoli Workload Scheduler environment
•    Produce reports by using the Tivoli Workload Scheduler command line and Tivoli Dynamic Workload Console reporting utilities.

Participants

This intermediate-level course is for new or experienced Tivoli Workload Scheduler administrators who seek proficiency in Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.5.1. It is also intended for administrators, installers, and support personnel converting from previous versions to Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.5.1. Anyone needing detailed guidance on designing Tivoli Workload Scheduler networks, managing background process, security, configuration, and backups will also benefit from this course.

Prerequisite(s)

Students should complete course IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.5.1 Operations and Scheduling (TX303), or have equivalent practical experience.

Options

•    Network Planning
•    Background Processes
•    Installation
•    Upgrading
•    Database Definitions
•    Configuration
•    Users and Security
•    Planman and JnextPlan
•    Disaster Recovery Planning
•    Maintenance (of Tivoli Workload Scheduler and the Database)
•    Generating Reports
•    Tips and Troubleshooting
•    Uninstalling and Installing a Complete System