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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