GDPS Introduction & Overview


This three-day course, presented by a highly experienced z/OS specialist, introduces and explains IBM's Geographical Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) environment.
The course explains the significant issues involved in implementing a GDPSenvironment. It examines the main functions and capabilities of GDPS and provides detailed advice and guidance on the implementation parameters.
Attendees will learn how to operate a GDPS environment. This course will also include the new features in GDPS V4.7, which is only available on z/OS 2.5.

There a a number of challenging exercises throughout the course, designed to ensure that attendees fully understand all the topics covered.

This course is available for presentation live, over the Internet, both 'on demand' (minimum 2 students) for open-enrolment presentations and for exclusive, one-company presentations.

An extended, four-day version of this course, which includes a number of practical, hands-on exercises, is also available for presentation on-site at customers' locations. For details see RSM's course 'GDPS Installation & Customisation Workshop'.

Virtual Classroom Environment dates - click to book!

UK Start Times

24 November 2025

What is a 'Virtual Classroom Environment'?

 

What do I need?

  • webcam
  • headphones with microphone
  • sufficient bandwidth, at least 1.5 Mb/s in each direction.

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • understand how a Parallel Sysplex works in a GDPS environment
  • explain the reasons behind GDPS
  • uderstand how the DS8000 and the TS770 Hardware are used in a GDPS environment
  • explain Metro Mirror and Global Mirror
  • identify the important aspects of managing a GDPS environment
  • understand Copy Services Manager when using Safeguarded Copy and Flashcopy
  • describe the Site terminology, 2, 3, 4 and 5 site scenarios
  • list what is required to install GDPS in a NetView environment
  • describe the parameters that need to defined to install GDPS PPRC definitions, Domains, Options, Sites and Security
  • understand the terminology for writing a Batch, Takeover and Control script
  • understand the GDPS Operations by looking at GDPS and AOC Panels
  • describe the actions that are taken when performing a Hyperswap, Site Switch and an IPL
  • describe the GDPS Healthcheck.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for all Systems Programmers, Storage Administrators, Operations Personnel and others who need to understand how GDPS operates.

Prerequisites

Attendees should have solid experience of working in a technical support role in a z/OS mainframe computing environment.

Duration

3 days

Fee (per attendee)

£2100 (ex VAT)

 

This includes free online 24/7 access to course notes.

 

Hard copy course notes are available on request from rsmshop@rsm.co.uk

at £50.00 plus carriage per set.

Course Code

GDPI

Contents

Understanding Parallel Sysplex in Detail

GDPS Overview

DS8000/TS7700 Hardware Overview

Metro Mirror and Global Mirror (MMGM)

Copy Services Manager including Flashcopy and Safeguarded Copy

NetView Installation for GDPS including K and Production Systems

System Automation Customization for GDPS

GEOPARM/GEOGROUP/GEOSEC/GEODEF Definitions

GDPS Scripts - Batch, Takeover and Control

GDPS and AOC Operations using the GDPS/AOC Panels in NetView

Hyperswap, Site Switch and IPLs using the BCPII

GDPS Healthcheck


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