WebSphere z/OS is a bit different. Uses IBM Installation Manager, but I doubt you would need training based on your experience.
WebSphere maintenance pretty much consists of fix packs. At the moment 8.5.5.12 is the second most recent 8.5 fix pack. So you seem okay in that regard. https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27009661 If you pursue 8.5.5.12+ you need to know if your SBBOHFS is maintained via SMP/E or com.ibm.websphere.zOS.v85, etc. and proceed accordingly. For the latter check around for jobs like SBBOJCL(SBBO1*) and IBM Packaging Utility referencing com.ibm.websphere.zOS and com.ibm.java.jdk. As always, take backups before changes. Stop WebSphere, swap out SBBOHFS, start WebSphere and watch for BBOO0401I with the NA an DM if applicable. For 9.0 download WebSphere Customization Toolbox. This will build upgrade instructions and conversion jobs. Note, at this version SMP/E only maintains SBBOJCJ-must use IBM Packaging Utility. I'll try and watch out for specific questions you have along the way. Regards, Kevin -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Klein, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 2:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: WebSphere for z/OS Formal Education I've been tasked to support for our WebSphere for z/OS systems(through attrition). I currently have limited experience with this product. I'm submitting this to see if anyone can recommend some good training classes for WebSphere for z/OS? Most of the classes I see are more of an entry level, but I think I'm beyond that level. We are running on 8.5.5.12 right now. One of the first things I'm supposed to do is an upgrade to either current 8.5.5.x maintenance or to V9(if apps will get of Java V6). I'm a long-time mainframer, so it would be nice if some of the web terminology and/or terms were not assumed to be known beforehand. Yes, I see the contradiction. Attention: The information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any system and destroy any copies. (GWCC) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
