z/OS Disk Subsystem Architecture & Performance Analysis Class
Deerfield Beach, Florida | April 16-20, 2012
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**Please contact us at info@intellimagic.net for information on late registration.
Audience:
This class is designed for Enterprise Storage Professionals, Performance Management Professionals, Storage Architects, Capacity Planning Professionals, and Systems Programmers.
Class Description:
This class covers current I/O subsystem architecture for the zSeries processors running the z/OS operating system. This includes all aspects of I/O from the fundamental hardware architecture to the implementations provided by the various vendors, and from the hardware measurement facilities to the interpretation of the RMF and SMF measurement information.
In the class you will learn how to configure your disk subsystems to best exploit their capabilities for your I/O workloads. We will discuss what RAID implementations are best or which I/O workloads, discussing the pro’s and con’s of RAID-10, RAID-5, RAID-6 implementations.
An impressive range of disk drives with vastly different performance characteristics is available in today’s disk subsystems. In the class you will learn how to evaluate the options for your installation, so that you can make the right investment decisions.
For more and more installations a copy services implementation between the primary and secondary data center is essential. In the class we will discuss the performance planning and monitoring for synchronous (PPRC, TrueCopy, SRDF/S) and asynchronous (XRC, Global Mirror, TrueCopy, SRDF/A) implementations. With this information you will be able to size the links between your sites, and you will be able to monitor the impact of the copy services process on your I/O installation.
The class will cover the many sources of I/O measurement information available in z/OS from SMF, DFSMS and RMF. An application and I/O tuning approach will be provided, helping you to make the choices that are relevant for your workload.
Customized I/O Report and Consultation:
Participants are invited to send one or several day’s worth of RMF or CMF data to IntelliMagic before the class. IntelliMagic will create a detailed I/O performance report of the data which can be useful throughout the class. Extended consultations can also be arranged for Thursday afternoon or Friday. Please contact IntelliMagic for more details.
Class Materials:
Attendees will receive a manual with over 450 detailed color slides that contain up to date content for the entire course.
About the Instructor:
This class has been developed by Dr. Gilbert Houtekamer and Andries de Jong.
The standard reference text on mainframe I/O, “MVS I/O Subsystems”,was written by Dr. Gilbert Houtekamer together with Dr. H.Pat Artis.
Dr. Gilbert Houtekamer is a director of IntelliMagic, a software company specializing in capacity planning and performance monitoring software for Disk and Tape Subsystems attached to z/OS and Open. He has over 20 years experience in MVS I/O and performance analysis and has written numerous papers on I/O performance. He has also been a frequent speaker at industry events such as CMG.
IntelliMagic’s ongoing work with customers around the world and with strategic partners such as IBM means that they remain on the leading edge of knowledge regarding I/O measurement and management on zSeries platforms.
Previous class attendees have provided these instructors with a rating of 9.2 out of 10 when asked the question about how likely they would be to recommend this class to their colleagues.
Pre-Requisites:
This class provides a foundational understanding of z/OS I/O architecture and performance monitoring and management. Familiarity with the z/OS environment is assumed. No knowledge of any specific tool is required. The product RMF Magic will be used on occasion to illustrate certain concepts.
Topics to be covered:
- Introduction and z/OS foundations
- Introduction to Storage Performance Management
- Introduction to z/OS Storage Architecture and Performance Metrics
- I/O Hardware
- Disk Drives and SSDs
- RAID architectures
- I/O Subsystem implementation
- Caching for reads and writes
- FICON Channel Architecture: CCWs, MIDAWs and zHPF
- z/OS and I/O Operations
- How does I/O Work
- Processors: TCB, SRB, enclave, zIIP, zAAP, Service Units and MIPS (MIPS/SU/SRM/LSPR)
- Overview of measurement data from RMF and SMF records
- Introduction to the Workload Manager
- PAV and Priority Queueing
- Workload and processor reporting
- Local and Remote Replication
- Local Replication (Flash/SNAP)
- Synchronous remote replication
- Asynchronous remote replication
- Planning Copy Services
- Storage Performance Management for z/OS
- Best Practices for Storage Management
- Assessing Storage System Health
- Selecting data sources for Storage Analysis
- Consideration for the Storage Performance Data Base
- Implementation considerations for DB2 for z/OS
- Designing new Storage Configurations and Optimizing your current configuration
- Profiling Your Workload (review what we learned)
- Improve Storage Hardware Refresh Decisions through an understanding of your workload
- Using modelling software to design new storage configurations
- Scenario’s to model a hardware upgrade
- Understanding the benefits of Balancing and Tiering
- How to planning the logical volumes during a hardware migration to get the best performance
- How to design the right tiered configuration using a mix of drive technologies
- IntelliMagic SPM
- IntelliMagic Product Update Session
- IntelliMagic Vision Installation and Customization
- Implementing Automation for IntelliMagic Vision
- Using SMI-S to monitor secondary devices, VM & zLinux
Hotel and Description Information:
Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach - Resort & Spa
950 South Ocean Drive, Deerfield Beach
Florida, United States 33441
Phone: 1-954-426-0478
Cost: $183.00
Group Code: IntelliMagic
The Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa, is a Hilton Hotel Family beachfront resort and spa centrally located north of Fort Lauderdale and south of Boca Raton near Delray Beach. Our beachfront resort offers two miles of tranquil, white sand beach with a tropical atmosphere for relaxing by the pool, ocean side dining and area activities. Guests enjoy luxurious two-room, two bathroom suite accommodations and our famous complimentary cooked –to-order breakfast each morning and complimentary Manager's Reception nightly.
Luxury oceanfront resort located in Greater Fort Lauderdale on a two mile stretch of white sand beach just South of Boca Raton. Centrally located between Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Palm Beach International airport. Close to shopping, Sawgrass Mills, Office Depot Center, Mizner Park, and Town Center Mall. Local water activities include fishing, diving, sailing, snorkeling.
Area attractions include the trendy Las Olas Boulevard and upscale Mizner Park. Golf at the championship par 72 Deer Creek Golf Club was voted as one of the top two courses in South Florida by ''Golf Magazine''.
We are easily accessible to area shopping, dining, and recreational activities. Within minutes of the Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton business centers. While you're in town.
Cancellation policy: An early checkout fee tof $75.00 will be charged to any guest who changes the lenth of their stay after the time of check-in. Please inform the front desk of any changes to your length of stay either prior to or during checkin to avoid this.
Parking:
Underground Self and Valet parking available.
Self Parking: 18.00 USD
Valet Parking: 22.00 USD
Transportation:
Driving Directions:
- From Ft. Lauderdale Airport: I-95 North to Hillsboro Blvd - East to Ocean Drive(A1A) Turn right (South) Resort is 1/2 mile on the left side. 18 miles.
- From Palm beach Airport: I-95 South to Hillsboro Blvd - (East) to SE 20th Ave (A1A), right (south) on SE 20th Ave (A1A), Resort is 1/2 mile on left side. 23 miles
- From Miami Airport: Interstate 95 North to Hillsboro Boulevard. East to SE 20th Ave (A1A), right (South) on SE 20th Ave (A1A), Resort is located 1/2 mile on left.
- From Boca Raton Airport: I-95 South to Hillsboro Blvd. East to SE 20th Ave (A1A), right (South) on SE 20th Ave (A1A), Resort is located 1/2 mile on the right.
Private Car Information:
The Embassy Suites offers a professional Towncar service that will meet you at baggage claim, help you with your luggage, and transport you directly to the hotel. A Towncar from Fort Lauderdale Airport for up to 3 passengers is $60 plus gratuity. For additional pickup locations, rates, or to make a reservation please contact the Embassy Suites concierge desk at 954-312-2028 with the following information.
- Passenger(s) Name
- Number of Passengers
- Flight Information – Airport, Carrier, Flight Number and Arrival Time
- Cell Phone Contact
- Credit Card and Expiration Date
Airport Shuttle Information:
ASA Airport Shuttle Associates offers airport transfers to and from Ft. Lauderdale Airport, Miami Airport, and West Palm Beach Airport. The service will meet you at the airport and help you with your luggage. A shuttle from Fort Lauderdale Airport is a flat rate of $69.95 for up to 4 people. This rates includes all gratuity and taxes. To reserve a shuttle please contact the reservations department of ASA at 954-372-9440 with the following information.
- Passenger(s) Name
- Number of Passengers
- Flight Information – Airport, Carrier, Flight Number and Arrival Time
- Cell Phone Contact
- Credit Card and Expiration Date
Registration Information:
Location:
Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach - Resort & Spa
950 South Ocean Drive,
Deerfield Beach Florida,
United States 33441
Phone:
1-954-426-0478
Cost:
$1935.00 if registered by March 1, 2012 otherwise $2,150.00.
This includes 4.5 days of instruction, a detail analysis report of your I/O performance (optional), a comprehensive color manual, and daily lunches.
**Please contact us at info@intellimagic.net for information on late registration.
