Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an over view of data set information, including defining and working with generation data sets and storing data.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Concatenate permanent data sets
Concatenate data sets on different devices
Describe generation data sets
Define GDG base entries
Create new generation data sets
Manage existing generation data sets
Recognize tape requirements
Identify disk space
Manage labeled tapes
Plan to protect data sets
Describe retaining a tape (not dismounting) between files

Topics: 
Concatenating Data Sets
Defining Generation Data Sets
Creating Generation Data Sets
Using Generation Data Sets
Space Allocation
Considerations for Tapes
Mounting Tapes

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.