Daily operation of the OAM system is the responsibility of the operations staff. Operator tasks are explained in Operating OAM and OTIS address spaces and OSMC functions. To ensure successful OAM operation, the operations staff should work closely with the storage administration team and the application team to coordinate support efforts. Be sure to update your installation’s operating procedures manual to include OAM-related tasks.

Operators need to have in-depth knowledge about the hardware used by OAM, especially optical and tape storage devices. They should be encouraged to keep abreast of current technology through continuing education. Your IBM marketing representative can help you identify appropriate publications and training opportunities.

Related reading: For information concerning operator tasks related to the tape library dataservers, see z/OS DFSMS OAM Planning, Installation, and Storage Administration Guide for Tape Libraries.