G4501 - OS/2 Communications Networking Workshop

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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:

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