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Course description: Debugging Techniques for WebSphere MQSeries for z/OS

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Course code CI881 Skill level Basic
Duration 3.0 days Delivery type Classroom
(Hands-on labs)
Course type Public or Private on-site    
Public price USD $2,295.00 plus tax    

NOTE: THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This three-day course explains the key features and tools available to diagnose and fix problems when using WebSphere (WMQ) for z/OS. The flow of control and data from a user application through WMQ to another application is considered with emphasis on possible problem areas. The course covers the use of tools such as GTF trace, SVC dumps, IPCS dump formatter, and the MP1B support pack for formatting SMF records. Diagnostic and tuning considerations for the Boot Strap Data sets (BSDS), Page Data sets (DPS),

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Special note

IBM Education Advantage Program Eligibility:

  • Yes - Education Pack - online account

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Audience

This basic course is designed for technical professionals who diagnose and fix problems when using WebSphere (WMQ) for z/OS.

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Prerequisites

Students should have:

  • a good technical understanding of the WebSphere for z/OS and z/OS environments

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Skills taught

  • Identify common problems areas within applications and WebSphere MQ for z/OS
  • Describe debugging tools available in the z/OS and WebSphere MQ for z/OS areas
  • Identify the appropriate debugging tools to identify and resolve problems
  • Use the WMQ traces to collect diagnostic information
  • Use the WMQ utilities to manage resources
  • Understand the WMQ trigger mechanism and its possible pitfalls
  • Use triggering in online and batch environments
  • Use the WMQ to CICS adapter
  • Use the product supplied support pack (MP1B) to collect and analyze data
  • Diagnose common problems when using the WMQ to CICS adapter
  • Describe the security requirements for applications using WMQ for z/OS

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Course outline

  • Problem Determination Overview
  • Sources of I