Using ChangeMan ZMF - Operations control

Introduction to functions and uses of ChangeMan ZMF specific to deploying the content of change packages (created by ChangeMan ZMF Users) in pre-production (test, QA, ...) and/or production areas.

This course is recommended for anybody authorized to initiate and monitor these deployment features of ChangeMan ZMF, typically Operations control and/or Release managers.

Release info

Release date:

Mon, 07/10/2013

ChangeMan ZMF Compatibility:

Any ChangeMan ZMF release

Z-Course

Topics:

Navigating the relevant ISPF panels in ChangeMan ZMF (Query Package, Promote and Approve).
Typical problems during promote or install
- Package not ready for further processing
- DB2 binds problems
- Space/directory problems
How to restart failed installation jobs
How to handle unexpected returncodes in CMN* pgms
How to use ChangeMan ZMF to investigate prod abends
Suggestions for Operations control and/or Release managers,

Audience:

Users who review development work and approve changes of ChangeMan ZMF Users such as:
- Release managers,
- Operations control,
- Project leaders, development managers, etc.
ChangeMan ZMF Helpdesk operators providing first line helpdesk support for ChangeMan ZMF.
ChangeMan ZMF Administrators involved in the customization, installation, configuration or optimization of ChangeMan ZMF.

Duration (hours):

2.00

Z-Course Dependencies

General Prereqs:

Knowledge of TSO/MVS and ISPF.
Knowledge of software development and software change migration.

Depends on:

ChangeMan ZMF Xnode members + jobflow