OPC/ESA Fundamentals

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Overview

Audience

Personnel who have prior knowledge of OPC/A and want an overview of the ESA version.

Prerequisites

A good knowledge of MVS, job processing and the basics of OPC/A.

Objectives

After completing this Course, the student should be able to:
• Describe the functions of OPC/ESA
• Describe and define OPC/ESA resources
• Describe a Batch Loader and understand its use
• Operate OPC/ESA, including recovery and maintenance

Course Content

OPC/ESA Functions

What is OPC/ESA?
General Overview:
• Hiperbatch
• Event Triggered Tracking
• Job Completion Checker
• Batch Loader
• ISPF Interface

OPC/ESA Resources

Using ISPF Dialogs:
• Work Stations
• Resources
• Calendars
• Periods
• Applications

The Batch Loader

What is a Batch Loader?
When to Use a Batch Loader
An Example of a Batch Loader

Operating OPC/ESA

How OPC/ESA Selects and Manages Work
Handling Unplanned Situations
OPC/ESA Automatic Recovery
OPC/ESA Maintenance