IBM Workload Scheduler 10.2 Scheduling

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe IBM Workload Scheduler 10.2 concepts, terminology, and architecture.
• Use the Dynamic Workload Console to monitor and manage production workflows.
• Submit and manage job streams and jobs in the current plan.
• Troubleshoot common plan problems with enhanced orchestration tools.
• Configure workload objects (jobs, job streams, resources, prompts, calendars).
• Use graphical and command-line views to configure and monitor workloads.
• Implement event-based workload processing.
• Apply dynamic scheduling concepts and launch jobs on pools of workstations.
• Integrate workloads using Automation Hub plug-ins.
• Produce reports using both the command line and Dynamic Workload Console.

This basic course is designed for IWS schedulers who perform duties related to batch workload automation. It is ideal for:

• New users of IWS 10.2
• Individuals migrating from earlier versions (9.x or 10.1)
• Those needing a refresher or introduction to the newer features included with IWS 10.x

1. IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) Overview

• Understand workload automation concepts and terminology.
• Explore the architecture of IWS.
• Learn about the IWS production process.

2. Getting started with the Dynamic Workload Console (DWC)

• Learn how to access and navigate the console.

3. DWC Monitor Workload Overview

• Monitor the status of workstations.
• Track job streams and their execution.
• Review individual jobs and their outcomes.
• Manage files, prompts, and resources.
• Create and use queries to build monitoring tasks.
• Monitor which event rules are deployed and enabled, check their status and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor computers connected through the broker and assess their workload status.
• Display and interpret the plan view to understand scheduling and execution progress.
• Use the dashboard to gain a consolidated view of workload health and performance.
• Monitor orchestration workflows and analyze dependencies across jobs and job streams.
• Learn how to manage production plans, including updates and modifications.
• Submit new workloads and job streams through the console.

4. DWC Workload Designer Overview

• Navigate the Workload Designer to create and edit workload definitions.

5. Overview of conman, composer CLI and OCLI

• Explore the command-line interfaces (conman and composer) and their core functions.
• Overview of OCLI

6. Creation and Modification of IWS Objects

• Define and manage workstations and pools.
• Create and maintain variable tables.
• Configure calendars for scheduling.
• Work with RCGs and runcycles.
• Organize workloads using folders.
• Define resources and prompts.
• Create jobs and job streams.
• Build and manage event rules.

7. Working with Workload Application Templates

• Use templates to standardize workload definitions and streamline deployment.

8. Forecasting and Future Plans

• Create forecast plans to anticipate workload execution.
• View pre-production plans to validate scheduling outcomes.

9. Version Control

• Apply version control to workload definitions and manage changes effectively.

10. Automation Hub and Job Plug-ins

• Access and deploy plug-ins from Automation Hub.
• Create mapping rules and import data for automation.
• Expand integrations with cloud and enterprise applications.