SUMMARY:   This course provides an introduction to VM/ESA and z/VM. AUDIENCE:   Anyone interested in a general overview or introduction to VM/ESA or z/VM. PREREQUISITES:   Understanding of basic data processing and software concepts. Describe and be able to use S/390 or zSeries computer hardware and information. DURATION:   2 days OBJECTIVES:   At the end of this course, you should be able to: Understand the concepts and facilities of a VM/ESA and z/VM system Bring up the VM system, including service virtual machines Run the VM system Control local devices Respond to VM errors Shut down the VM system COURSE CONTENT:   VM/ESA and z/VM and earlier versions of VM Guest operating system support Components of a VM system Control Program (CP) Conversational Monitor System (CMS) XEDIT ISPF/PDF Differences REXX under CMS VM user directory VM disk usage CMS file systems CMS disk usage) System maintenance tools Directory Maintenance Facility (DIRMAINT) Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem for VM Virtual Machine Serviceability Enhancements Staged/Extended System Administration Facility Group Control System (GCS) Remote Spooling Communications Subsystem (RSCS) TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Other Networking Services System management tools Security and Integrity VM operator consoles Bringing up the VM system Running the VM Operator's Virtual Machine Running the System Managing users Guest operating system support Shutting down the VM system Managing local devices Managing printers Managing the printer and reader queue System backup Inter-system communications