OpenVMS Accelerated System Administration

Course Description

This course is designed for students who need a fast-track to performing the tasks required to manage an OpenVMS system, and who have enough previous experience with system management that they can grasp concepts quickly. Students will learn how OpenVMS is structured, how to perform security, DCL, and utility procedures, how to install software applications, and how to set up and configure an OpenVMS cluster. The course incorporates our Lab+Lecture format.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for Systems Administrators who will assist in the management of existing OpenVMS systems, and who need to become proficient in the shortest possible timeframe.

Prerequisites

Prior systems management experience. This class benefits students with previous, in-depth computer experience who grasp concepts quickly and who need to become proficient in OpenVMS in a short period of time. This is a how-to course; concepts are not explained.

Alternative Courses

If you do not have significant prior experience with other operating systems, please refer to the following courses:

• OpenVMS Fundamentals U3716S
• OpenVMS System Management I: Essentials for Established Systems U3724S
• OpenVMS System Management II: Installation, Configuration & Customization U3725S

Benefits of Attending this Class

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to log in and out of an OpenVMS system, execute commands and interpret resultant error messages. They will be able to communicate with other users with the mail and phone utilities. Students will be able to get help on commands and use the documentation set for additional information.

Course Overview 

• OpenVMS Overview
• Getting Started
• Files and Directories
• OpenVMS Security
• Managing Users
• TPU/EVE
• DCL Command Procedures
• System Startup and Shutdown
• SYSMAN Utility
• Networking
• Queue Management
• Backup Utility
• Software Installation
• Communication Utilities
• Accounting Utility
• Security Auditing
• Error Log Utility
• Configuring a VMScluster

Student feedback

"Very well organized and had great practical examples and scenarios involving real-world business procedures. Great course. I did get a lot out of it."

"The instructor was definetly qualified to instruct the class. I was able to understand which will make my job easier."

"Lot of information for the beginners on up to the more experienced. Very knowledgeable - beyond the level of the class which helps when we are asking questions!"

"The material flow was presented very well by our instructor. I can truely say that I have never attended a class where the instructor was so completely competent. Good job Paul!"

If you have any questions about this or any other class, ask us and we'll be happy to help.