Tivoli Workload Scheduler Suite 8.3 Scheduling and Operations UK Classes & Lessons (Tivoli)

About this class

Gain an understanding of the Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) features, environment, and new terminology. Students will learn about the new. Job Scheduling Console and how the new Time Zone feature enhances TWS.

Who will the lesson benefit?

New Tivoli Workload Scheduler users seeking proficiency in the TWS 8.2 environment on Unix and Windows NT platforms.

Existing schedulers, operators and their supervisors/managers at sites converting from previous versions of Tivoli Workload Scheduler. Anyone who needs detailed guidance on how to use Tivoli Workload Scheduler 8.2.

What prerequisites are required

Basic understanding of production management and "batch processing" scheduling.

Knowledge of current production job processing flow in the local environment where Tivoli Workload Scheduler will be implemented.

Knowledge of file navigation, file editing, and command prompt actions for the operating system to be used (Unix or NT).

What delegates will learn

Define TWS terminology
Filter displayed Database and Plan information using list groups and list properties
List, describe, and specify properties and external dependencies for Jobs and Job Streams
Navigate and utilize the TWS Job Scheduling Console (JSC) interface
Change TWS workstation properties, execute workstation processes, and explain the implications
Monitor Job Stream instances, Job instances and objects on the current Plan list using the JSC
Discover and overcome problems with Job Stream execution
View and print Job Stream documentation, Job instance output and TWS standard reports
Stop and start TWS processes, link and unlink workstations
Configure TWS Job automated recovery options
Construct a Processing Flow Diagram and general Job Stream processing Plan
Understand how to optimize TWS Job Streams and to make them system-independent

Contents of this class

TWS Scheduling and Objects Overview
Plan Monitoring and Management
Plan Problem-Solving Approaches
Submitting Additional Work
Job Stream Objects
Job Stream Planning
Creating and Optimizing Job Streams
Job Stream Problem Solving Approaches