G4501 - OS/2 Communications Networking Workshop

Abstract
Learn how to install and configure Communications Manager/2 on OS/2 workstations to communicate with S/390 hosts and AS/400 systems. Using hands-on labs, this course will give you the experience you need to support PC networks running OS/2 Communications Manager/2.

Length
4 days.

Topics
After completing this course, you should be able to:
 * Describe the environment in which Communications Manager/2 operates
 * Install and configure 3270 emulation to a VTAM host
 * Install and configure 3270 Gateway support for a VTAM host
 * Install and configure 5250 emulation to an AS/400 system using Token-Ring
 * Relate and match Communications Manager/2 configuration parameters to the appropriate S/390 or AS/400 definitions
 * Use Communications Manager/2 problem determination tools
 * Describe APPC (Advanced Program-to-Program Communications) and CPI-C (Common Programming Interface for Communications) support and environments
 * Configure APPN (Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking) connections in an OS/2 network
 * Configure the Communications Manager/2 Distributed Feature workstation function

What you will learn

 * Communications Manager/2 Installation
 * 3278/79 Display Emulation (graphics, cut/paste, file transfer)
 * 3287 Printer Emulation (queues, drivers)
 * APPN and APPC Concepts and Configuration
 * 5250 Display Emulation
 * Problem Determination and Network Management

Note: Software distribution will not be discussed in this course. For information on software distribution, refer to:
 * DSM: Remote Software Installation Using CID (G3815)

Audience
Individuals who are responsible for configuring OS/2 Communications Manager/2 profiles to communicate with S/390 VTAM hosts or AS/400 systems.

Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should be able to:
 * Navigate around the OS/2 Workplace Shell
 * Operate the OS/2 System Editor
 * Describe SNA terms such as LU2, LU3 and PU2, PU4 at a basic level

These skills can be developed by taking:
 * OS/2 Warp V3 Using and Customizing (PS600)

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