CN17430C/N1743 - OS/2 Problem Diagnosis and Resolution

= Course N1743 - OS/2 Problem Diagnosis and Resolution =

Synopsis
Through lectures and lab exercises that replicate real world situations, you'll be taught tactical skills in problem resolution. You'll also receive the OS/2 Survival Kit, a set of tools that have been selected for their ease of use and efficiency.

How you will benefit
Learn how to apply tactical skills to analyze a problem and bring it to a quick resolution.

Topics

 * Debug Methodology
 * Problem classifications
 * Developer/user
 * Static/dynamic
 * Onsite/remote debug


 * OS/2 Specific Issues
 * Installation caveats
 * Access control boundaries
 * Address translation mechanisms
 * Address maps, selector usage
 * Module isolation - applications/OS2/libraries/device drivers


 * Problem Scenarios
 * Trap OD, OC
 * Deadly embraces
 * Data corruption
 * Unbalanced priorities
 * PM collapse/lockup


 * Debug Tools
 * IPMD
 * Dynamic error logging
 * Trace - API, protocol, configuration system parameters, OS/2 internal trace
 * ID's
 * Error log - utilities


 * ASDT, ASDT32
 * Installation
 * REXX symbol conversion


 * Kernel debugger (KDB)
 * Installation
 * Utilities
 * Swapper management
 * Mapsym
 * Profit/extra


 * Dump formatter
 * Onsite procedures
 * Remote debug procedures


 * Lab Exercises

Prerequisites
Experience installing and using OS/2 programs in Assembler or C as well as programming experience with OS/2 or VM is recommended.

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