CONTROL-T

Duration

16 to 20 hours

Overview

Audience

These modules cater for the student who requires practical operations experience using a tape management system.

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of OS/390 Operations and JCL, TSO/E and ISPF.

Objectives

This course provides a detailed introduction to the Control-T product and how it is used to manage removable media. The student is led through an introduction of the Control-T components and facilities and each component that is involved in its operation.

Course Content

Introduction to Control-T

Tape Management System Concepts Overview
Introduction to CONTROL-T Removable Media Management Software
Structure of the CONTROL-T Software Solution

Control-T Components, Part 1 of 3

CONTROL-T Software Solution Structure
Volume Information
Data Set Information
Volume and Data Set Management

Control-T Components, Part 2 of 3

Retention Management
Pool Management
Rule Definition
Real Time Environment
Calendar Facility

Control-T Components, Part 3 of 3

CONTROL-T Software Solution Structure
Vault Management

Control-T On-line Facility, Part 1 of 5

Control-T Software Solution Structure
Supported Environments
IOA Online Facility Customization
IOA Primary Option Menu
Operational Features
IOA Product Version Information Screen
Pool Definition
Operational Features - Masking and Field Prefixing

Control-T On-line Facility, Part 2 of 5

IOA Primary Option Menu
Vault Definition

Control-T On-line Facility, Part 3 of 5

External Volume Check-in
IOA Calendar Facility

Control-T On-line Facility, Part 4 of 5

IOA Primary Option Menu
Inquiries and Updates

Control-T On-line Facility, Part 5 of 5

IOA Primary Option Menu
Inquiries and Updates
IOA Log Facility
Other IOA Facilities

Real-Time Environment

CONTROL-T Software Solution Structure
Real-Time Environment
Batch Operating
Processing Dates
Operational Modes

Operations & Utilities

Operational Considerations
Daily Management Utilities
Media Database Utilities
Stacking Utility
Tape Initialization and Erasure
Reporting Utility
Online Utility