Course Overview
This course teaches the administrative functions necessary to plan, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot an IBM Workload Scheduler 9.4 network. This course includes an in-depth look at designing an IBM Workload Scheduler network architecture, background processes in Workload Scheduler, workstation and network configuration options, workload production cycle and processing, effective use of Workload Scheduler security, and techniques for Identifying and resolving common problems. Hands-on lab exercises include planning a network, defining workstations and domains, and installing and configuring Workload Scheduler components.
Course Objectives
Describe the workstations
Describe the components and their interactions
Plan a Workload Scheduler network for your organization
Install and configure the components
Upgrade a workstation to the latest version
Customize how jobs run
Manage how users are authenticated and authorized to use Workload Scheduler
Demonstrate the daily planning functions
Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with Workload Scheduler
Who Should Attend?
New IBM Workload Scheduler administrators who seek proficiency in Workload Scheduler 9.4. Existing administrators, installers, and support personnel who are converting software from previous versions to Workload Scheduler 9.4. Anyone needing detailed guidance on designing Workload Scheduler networks, managing background process, security, configuration, and backups.
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Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Agenda
1 - Introducing IBM Workload Scheduler Administration
- Using dynamic batch computing
- IBM Workload Automation configurations
- Workload Scheduler architecture
- Workload Scheduler agents and workstations
- Using the Dynamic Workload Console
- Getting started with the command-line interfaces
2 - Planning the Workload Scheduler implementation
- Planning the Workload Scheduler architecture
- Creating workstation and domain definitions
- Workload Scheduler networks
- Preparing a database
- Checking hardware and software prerequisites
- IBM Workload Automation users
3 - Installing and configuring Workload Scheduler
- Preparing for the installation
- Choosing an installation method
- Configuring Workload Scheduler
4 - Upgrading Workload Scheduler
- Planning and preparing the upgrade
- Performing an upgrade
- Performing ongoing maintenance
5 - Managing the production cycle
- Production and preproduction plans
6 - Running agent processes
- Workload Scheduler agent processes
- Using the console manager
- Configuring the job environment
7 - Securing Workload Scheduler
- Providing specific access
- Configuring authentication
- Configuring Dynamic Workload Console roles
- Configuring user authorization
8 - Finding and repairing problems
- Built-in troubleshooting features
- Checking workstation status
- Finding log files