VTAM Concepts

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Overview

Audience

Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel requiring knowledge of the IBM SNA Network

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the IBM operating system

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define components of a network
• Identify how data is transferred and how sessions are established
• Recognize the duties of a network operator

Course Content

Introduction to IBM Communications

System Network Architecture
Types of Controllers
Modems
Types of Transmission
Speed and Direction

Components of a VTAM Network

Line Discipline
Applications Used On a Network
SNA Concepts and Facilities
Logical and Physical Units
Domains and Sub-areas

Sessions, Controllers and the NCP

Sessions
Types of Controllers
Network Control Program

Network OPS Responsibilities and Starting VTAM

Problem Management Systems
Starting VTAM
Configuration Lists for VTAM

Controlling VTAM

Major and Subordinate Nodes and Logical Units
VTAM Shutdown