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Specialist Mainframe Course Catalogue 2015 Learn new skills. Realise unfulfilled potential. Explore new directions with Interskill Learning today.
z/OS Operators and z/OS Programmers Curriculum Operating z/OS and programming for z/OS involve very different skill sets. Provide comprehensive training for these two distinct audiences in your organisation by subscribing to the specific training curriculums that meet your employee’s needs.
IT Specialist Personal Development Curriculum Supplement your specialist mainframe elearning courseware from Interskill with a selection from our professional development titles. Ensure your team members have the skills to perform to the best of their ability not only technically, but in all aspects of their role.
Stand Alone Product Curriculums If you have a specific training requirement browse our entire range of mainframe training. Pick and choose from the series titles to compile your own training curriculum package which best meet your employee’s needs.
e-Learning With Interskill Datatrain is Interskill Learning’s mainframe e-learning solution that has received world-wide praise for providing the most comprehensive mainframe training available. For over 20 years thousands of students around the globe have benefited from our courseware. Our library of mainframe e-learning includes over 1,500 hours of comprehensive mainframe and midrange training that is industry specific, current, student focused, educational and engaging.
Courseware Design
Having evolved from instructor led training (ILT) our courseware is carefully designed to act as a replacement for, or as a supplement to, existing training programs. Our courseware not only focuses on the technical aspects of the subject matter but on the method of learning itself, adhering to leading educational theory and instructional design best-practice to provide students with an engaging learning experience specific to their job requirements. Advanced learning outcomes are facilitated through: Curriculum Design Curriculum and course levels are mapped to specific job competencies to provide learners with a structured programme vital to setting and achieving effective educational targets. Objectives These educational targets are expressed in the setting of objectives at Curriculum, Course, Unit and Topic levels which are then linked to scenarios, and tasks within the core course content. Multimedia and Interactivity Motivating and engaging content promotes high usage whilst reflecting realistic workplace environments through the extensive use of console and terminal simulations. This is supplemented with exploratory exercises, simulations, quizzes and animations to convey and support the competency based objectives. Assessment Accurately evaluating technical competence enables you to objectively analyse strengths and weaknesses. This permits training effectiveness to be evaluated and return on investment calculated. Assessment is conducted through a mixture of console and terminal exercises, drag and drop, fill the gap, choose the correct response, mix and match, multiple choice and text entry questions. Randomisation, question pooling and weighted scoring ensure each learner completes an assessment entirely unique to them to provide an accurate assessment of achievement.
Why e-learning? Easily provide your staff with round-the-clock access to a huge library of mainframe training right at their fingertips. Our complete mainframe e-learning solution includes individual and customisable learning plans, accredited skills assessments, the ability to develop your own in-house learning using the mainframe presenter series and much more. z/OS Operators Curriculum
Operating z/OS and programming for z/OS involves very different skill sets. Operators need to know how to manage processors, peripheral devices and the software and applications that control the z/OS system. Programmers meanwhile need to understand how message processing functions on z/OS to ensure that the operators receive the information they require to perform their role. This leaves programmers responsible for both the console configuration and hardware configuration of the z/OS system. Both of these roles are equally important in organisations with z/OS deployments. Our pre-prepared and carefully selected z/OS Operators and z/OS Programmers curriculums allows you to immediately provide your staff with a comprehensive training plan relevant to the requirements of their role. Avoid the time and deliberations of putting together your own titles with the knowledge that your training needs will be meet here. NOTE: Series titles are available in 2.1, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11, 1.10, 1.9 and 1.8 (availability varies according to Series).
z/OS Operators
CICS Transaction Server Operations Series
IBM Mainframe Communications Series
JES2 Series
JES3 Series
Job Control Language (JCL) Series
Related Operations Products Series
REXX Series
System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Series
TSO/ISPF Series
z/OS Console Simulators Series
z/OS Operations and Development Tools Series
z/OS Series
z/OS Programmers
CICS Programmers Series
COBOL Programming Series
Database Series
IBM Environment Introduction Series
Java Programming Series
Job Control Language (JCL) Series
PL/1 Programming Series
Related Programming Products Series
REXX Series
System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Series
TSO/ISPF Series
z/OS Assembler Language Series
z/OS Operations and Development Tools Series
Professional Development
Interskill Learning's specialist mainframe e-learning curriculums provide a rich array of content assets and flexible delivery technologies to support the full range of formal and on-demand learning needs of organisations today. With instant access to the right resources, learning is continually available close to the work, resulting in immediate impact to critical decisions and projects. To accompany our comprehensive catalogue of specialist mainframe courseware Interskill recognises that your IT department requires more than just technical skills to complete their day-to-day activities. Support your employees and improve project progress with improved techniques in team participation and professional development, develop the skills of your leaders and managers with accredited PRINCE2, PMBOK, PMI, ITIL and Six Sigma Black Belt BOK aligned courseware or cross-train your technical departments with knowledge in soft-skills and industry overviews in customer service, marketing and communication. With access to a range of over 6,000 course titles spanning 18 different languages, our non-mainframe e-learning catalogue can support the training needs of the smallest company or the largest global enterprise.
BMC Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 34 CONTROL-D 34 Introduction to CONTROL-M Scheduling 35 Monitoring the CONTROL-M Scheduling Environment 36
CICS Transaction Server Curriculum ...................................................................................... 37 CICS TS - Introduction 37 CICS TS - Explorer Fundamentals 38 CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations 39 CICS TS - Introduction 40 CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations 41 CICS TS - Programming Introduction 42 CICS TS - Preprocessor, Conversations and File Control 43 CICS TS - Program Control, Condition Handling and Accessing CICS areas 44 CICS TS - Temporary and Transient Data, Interval and Journal Control 45 CICS TS - Miscellaneous Commands, CICS and DB2, Intercommunication, CEMT and CICS Display46 CICS TS - Extensions 47
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CICS TS - BMS User Interfaces 48 CICS TS - Using SDF II to Maintain CICS TS Maps 49
Cloud Computing Curriculum .................................................................................................. 50 Cloud Computing for Data Centres 50
COBOL Programming Curriculum ........................................................................................... 51 Data and Datafile Definitions in COBOL 51 COBOL Programming - Basics 52 COBOL Programming - Manipulating Data 53 COBOL Programming - Advanced 54 IBM COBOL for MVS 55 IMS Database Concepts for COBOL Programmers 56
CA Technologies Curriculum ................................................................................................... 57 CA 1® Tape Management - Using Tape Media 57 CA 1® Tape Management - Identifying and Resolving Media Problems 58 Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition 59 Scheduling Batch Processing 60 Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment 61 System Programmer Interaction with CA 7 62 Backup, Recovery, and Problem Resolution 63 CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Overview 64 Managing CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers 65 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Overview, Components, and Features 66 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Rules and OPS/REXX 67 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the Relational Data Framework 68 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the SSM 69 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Schedule and Group Managers for Event Management 70 CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Overview 71 CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Administration and Security 72 CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Implementation 73 CA Jobtrac™ Job Management 74 CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Introduction and Basic Usage 75 CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Package Processing and Facilities 76 CA Easytrieve® Report Generator 77 CA NetMaster® Network Management for TCP/IP 78
Data Centre Storage Management Curriculum ...................................................................... 88 Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres 2.1 88 Storage Networks, Administration, and DASD Management Using ICKDSF 2.1 89 Using DFSMS to Manage the z/OS Storage Environment 2.1 90
Disaster Recovery ..................................................................................................................... 91 Ensuring Data Centre Business Continuity 91
IBM Environment Intro Curriculum .......................................................................................... 92 Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1 92 z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1 93 IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1 94
IBM Explorer for z/OS Curriculum ........................................................................................... 95 IBM Explorer for z/OS 95
IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Learning Plan Curriculum ............... 99 Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1 99 z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1 100 System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 101 IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1 102 Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 103 Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 104 CICS TS - Introduction 105 Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 V11 106 Introduction to WebSphere Application Server 107 Introduction to WebSphere MQ 108 Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1 109 Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1 110
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z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1 111 JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 112 Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1 113
IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Practice Assessments ................... 114 Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1 114 z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1 115 Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 116 System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 117
iSeries Curriculum ................................................................................................................... 121 iSeries Concepts 121 Introduction to iSeries Security 122 AS/400 Operations Navigator 123 AS/400 Operations 124 iSeries Operating Facilities 125 CL Programming 126 CL Programming Functions and Messaging 127 Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment 128 Introduction to iSeries Programming Facilities 129 Introduction to Programming the iSeries 130 Introduction to DB2/400 131 Introduction to Device Files 132 Query for Users 133 RPG/400 Introduction 134 RPG/400 Coding 135 RPG/400 Programming 136 RPG/400 Workstation Programming 137 Introduction to Integrated Language Environment (ILE) 138 ILE RPG/400 139 Introduction to Subfiles 140 Input and File Load Subfiles 141 Load by Page and Maintenance Subfiles 142
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ITIL Online ................................................................................................................................ 143 ITIL Online - Introduction 143 ITIL Service Support - Keeping It Running 144 ITIL Service Support - Adapting To Change 145 ITIL Service Delivery - Making It Available 146 ITIL Service Delivery - Service Focus 147 ITIL - ISEB Sample Exam 148
Java Programming Curriculum .............................................................................................. 149 Java Introduction for the IBM Enterprise 149 Java Programming for the IBM Enterprise 150 Java Data Access for the IBM Enterprise 151
JES Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 152 JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown 2.1 152 Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 2.1 153 Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs 2.1 154 Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems 2.1 155 Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems 2.1 156 JES3 Concepts and Commands 157
JCL Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 158 JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 158 JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1 159 JCL (z/OS) - Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL 2.1 160 JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1 161
Linux Curriculum ..................................................................................................................... 162 Introduction to Linux 162 The Linux File System 163 Editing with vi 164 Linux Shell Programming 165 Linux Operations 166
VM/ESA Overview 176 4400 ACS Operations 177 FileAID 178 SAS Programming 179 WebSphere Applications Server 181 WebSphere MQ 182 MQSeries 183 OMEGAMON Concepts & Commands 184 CA Unicenter TNG OS/390 185 CICS Program Debugging and Dump Analysis 186
OS/390 Unix Curriculum ......................................................................................................... 188 Introduction to OS/390 UNIX 188 OS/390 UNIX Applications and Interfaces 189 OS/390 UNIX Customization and Administration 190
PL/1 Programming Curriculum .............................................................................................. 191 PL/1 Fundamentals and Data Representation 191 PL/1 Program Design Techniques 192 PL/1 Accessing Data in Files 193 PL/1 Preprocessor, Debugging and Advanced Coding 194
Power Systems Curriculum .................................................................................................... 195 AIX Fundamentals 195 AIX Fundamentals for UNIX System Administrators 196 AIX Virtualization, VIO Server and Management 197 IBM i Fundamentals 198 Introduction to IBM i for System Operators 199 Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads 200 IBM i System Administration Fundamentals 201 Security Implementation 202 Journal Management 203 Storage Management 204 Logical Partitioning and Virtualization 205 CL Programming 206 CL Programming Functions and Messaging 207 DB2 for IBM i - Introduction for Programmers 208 RPG/400 Introduction 209 RPG/400 Coding 210 RPG/400 Programming 211 RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction 212 RPG/400 Advanced Workstation Programming 213 Database Basics and the Need for Query 214
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Creating a Simple Query 215 Advanced Query Features and Management 216
Rational Developer for System z Curriculum ....................................................................... 217 Rational Developer for System z Basics 217 Creating and Managing Applications Using RDz 218
REXX Curriculum ..................................................................................................................... 219 Introduction to the REXX Programming Language 219 REXX Keyword Instructions 220 REXX Built-In Functions 221 REXX with z/OS and TSO/E 222
SDSF Curriculum ..................................................................................................................... 223 SDSF Concepts and Operation 2.1 223 Using SDSF to Control Job Processing 2.1 224 Using SDSF to Display, Manipulate and Print Job Output 2.1 225 Using SDSF to Manage System Resources and Devices 2.1 226
Security Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 227 Introduction to Mainframe Security 227 CA ACF2™ - Introduction 228 CA ACF2™ - Protecting Data Integrity 229 CA ACF2™ - Protecting System Access 230 CA ACF2™ - Defining Environment Controls 231 CA ACF2™ - Protecting General Resources 232 CA ACF2™ - Maintaining ACF2™ 233 CA ACF2™ - For Auditors 234 Defining Users to RACF 235 Protecting System Resources Using RACF 236 RACF for System Administrators and Auditors 237
Service Oriented Architecture Curriculum ........................................................................... 238 Service Oriented Architecture 238
Tandem Curriculum ................................................................................................................. 239 Introduction to Tandem 239 Advanced Command Language 240 Tandem Backup and Restore Utility 241 Tandem Command Interpreter Monitor 242 Tandem Communications Introduction 243 Tandem Communications Subsystems 244 Tandem Distributed Systems Management 245 Tandem DSAP and DCOM Utilities 246 Tandem File Utility Program 247
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Guardian Principles Advanced 248 Tandem Hardware 249 Himalaya S-Series Range 250 Tandem Measure 251 Tandem Mediacom 252 Tandem Pathway 253 Tandem Performance and Tuning 254 Tandem Peripheral Utility Program 255 Tandem Remote Maintenance Interface 256 Tandem Spoolcom 257 Tandem Subsystem Control Facility 258 Tandem Security 259 Tandem Service Management Introduction 260 Tandem Tapecom Utility 261 Tandem Transaction Application Language 262 Tandem Transaction Monitoring Facility 263 Tandem Viewpoint 264
Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Curriculum .................................................................. 265 Understanding How Tivoli Workload Scheduler Processes Work 265 Monitoring and Managing the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Environment 266 Scheduling with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS 267 Maintaining the Integrity of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS 268
TSO/ISPF for z/OS Curriculum ............................................................................................... 269 Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 269 Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1 270 Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1 271
Virtualization Curriculum ........................................................................................................ 272 z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown 272 Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations 273 Managing Guest Operating Systems 274 Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems 275 Linux on System z Fundamentals 276
VSE Curriculum ....................................................................................................................... 277 Introduction to VSE 277 JCL - Basic VSE Job Control 278 JCL - Advanced VSE Job Control 279 JECL Statements 280 CICS for VSE Operators 281 COBOL for VSE 282
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POWER I for VSE 283 POWER II for VSE 284 REXX Programming I for VSE 285 REXX Programming II for VSE 286 VM Concepts and Facilities 287 VM/ESA Overview 288 VSE Operations I 289 VSE Operations II 290 VSE Utilities 291 VTAM for VSE Operators 292
WebSphere Curriculum ........................................................................................................... 293 Introduction to WebSphere MQ 293 Introduction to WebSphere Application Server 294
zEnterprise Curriculum ........................................................................................................... 295 Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, BC12 & zBX 295 Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, z114 & zBX 296 Introduction to zEnterprise - z196 & zBX 297
z/OS Curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 298 z/OS Concepts and Components 2.1 298 Initialising and Terminating the z/OS System 2.1 299 Monitoring the z/OS System 2.1 300 z/OS Architecture 2.1 301 Identifying z/OS System Problems 2.1 302 Resolving z/OS System Problems 2.1 303 Console Simulations 2.1 304 Performance Monitoring Basics 305 Introduction to SMP/E 306
z/OS Related Products Curriculum ........................................................................................ 308 CLISTS Introduction 308 HSM Overview 309 FOCUS 310 Virtual Tape Server (VTS) 311 Parallel Sysplex 312 VM Concepts and Facilities 313 System Managed Storage (SMS) 314 Introduction to WebSphere Application Server 315
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z/OS Utilities Curriculum ........................................................................................................ 316 General Data Set Utilities 2.1 316 Data Utilities 2.1 317 Introduction to VSAM 2.1 318
z/VM Curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 319 z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown 319 Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations 320 Managing Guest Operating Systems 321 Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems 322
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Assembler Curriculum
z/OS Assembler Language Series
Assembler Introduction
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
System programmers or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and experience with IBM MVS architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify types of number systems and convert numbers between them • Identify the system components involved in Assembler programming • Recognise coding conventions as they apply to an Assembler program in a z/OS operating
system environment • Recognise the Assembler process and system structures, such as source, object and load units,
and program objects Course Content
Number Systems
System Architecture
System Components
Assembler Language - Elements
Assembler Language - Addressability
Assembler Introduction Mastery Test
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Assembler Instructions
Duration 5 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to Assembler’ course or equivalent experience, knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM MVS architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how to code an Assembler program by using the z/OS instruction repertoire • Recognise ways of linking to internal and external Assembler routines
Course Content
Loading and Storing
Binary Arithmetic
Decimal Arithmetic
Comparisons
Linkage
Assembler Instructions Mastery Test
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Assembler Macros
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to Assembler’ and ‘Assembler Instructions’ courses or equivalent experience, knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM MVS architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• How to code an Assembler macro • How to use supplied system macros
Course Content
Assembler Macro Instructions - Introduction
Statements
Data Attributes
System Macros
Assembler Macros Mastery Test
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Assembler Programming
Duration 6 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits; this course reinforces good Assembler programming techniques and introduces more advanced techniques like re-entrant coding and executing in access register mode. The student is guided through the creation of two Assembler programs in the practice sessions.
Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘Assembler Introduction’ and ‘Assembler Instructions’, knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM MVS architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• How to code more advanced Assembler programs, including re-entrant programs and programs that utilise access registers to address data spaces
• How to interpret Assembler listings of their assembled programs Course Content
Program Organization
Linkage Conventions
Address Modes
Data Spaces
Assembler Program Listings
Assembler Programming Mastery Test
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Assembler z/OS Advanced
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits; this course reinforces good Assembler programming techniques and introduces more advanced techniques including program management, system macros and 64 bit addressing.
Prerequisites Completion of the Assembler Introduction, Assembler Instructions, Assembler Macros and Assembler Programming courses plus a sound knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM z/OS architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• ES/390 and 64 bit instructions • Linkage and save areas • Macro forms and formats • 64 Bit Addressability
Course Content
ESA/390 Enhancements
Program Management
Coding and Using Macros
64 Bit Addressability
Assembler z/OS Advanced Mastery Test
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Assembler Cross Memory Services
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits; this course reinforces good Assembler programming techniques and introduces more advanced techniques including cross memory services, access registers and data-in-virtual.
Prerequisites Completion of the Assembler Introduction, Assembler Instructions, Assembler Macros and Assembler Programming courses plus a sound knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM z/OS architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• Cross memory instructions and linkage • Cross memory clients and services • Access registers and Data in Virtual
Course Content
Cross Memory Addressing
Cross Memory Service Routines
Access Registers and Data-In-Virtual
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Assessment Curriculum Note: Versions 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
Operations Assessment Series 2.1
CICS Concepts and Operation Assessment 5.2
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for operating and monitoring the CICS subsystem.
Prerequisites A good general knowledge of CICS concepts, common CICS terminology, and the environment that CICS operates in. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• CICS Terminology • CICS Startup and Shutdown • Format and Syntax of CICS Commands • Interpretation of CICS Messages • Resolving Operational Problems Associated with CICS.
Questions have been created to CICS TS 5.2 level. Course Content
CICS Concepts and Operation Assessment
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JES2 Concepts and Operation Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of JES2 controlled devices or other IT specialists that are required to have a solid understanding of the JES2 product.
Prerequisites A good general knowledge of JES2 functionality and skills associated with entering commands used to start and stop JES2. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown • Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 • Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• General JES2 functionality • Identifying and interpreting JES2 messages and displays • Starting/stopping JES2 • General use of JES2 commands (for example, display, cancel, purge, halt, interrupt, hold,
release, drain) • Performing spool offloads
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
JES2 Concepts and Operation Assessment
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JES2 Problem Resolution Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for resolving JES2 problems or problems associated with JES2 controlled devices, or other IT specialists that need to perform JES2 problem resolution.
Prerequisites A good general knowledge of JES2 functionality and being able to identify and apply an action to be taken when a JES2 related problem occurs. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown • Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 • Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs • Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems • Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• Interpreting JES2 error messages and display command data • Resolving problems associated with JES2 start-up and shutdown • Entering JES2 commands to start, stop, or modify JES2 controlled devices.
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
JES2 Problem Resolution Assessment
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Mainframe Network Communications Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of the z/OS SNA and TCP/IP networks, or IT specialists that are required to have an understanding of the same.
Prerequisites A good general knowledge of the z/OS Communications Server, VTAM concepts, and common network terminology. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• z/OS Communications Server functionality • VTAM functionality and terminology • VTAM Start-up and Shutdown • Format and syntax of VTAM commands • Interpretation of VTAM displays and messages • Entering of VTAM commands to display, activate, and deactivate VTAM resources • Standard TCP/IP commands invoked from the mainframe • Commands used to start and stop TCP/IP and its related processes
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
Mainframe Network Communications Assessment
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z/OS Concepts Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of the z/OS system, or other IT specialists that are required to have a solid understanding of the z/OS environment.
Prerequisites A good general knowledge of z/OS terminology, system hardware and software components, and data processing concepts. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• z/OS Concepts and Components • z/OS Architecture
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• z/OS Terminology • Function of z/OS system hardware components and how they are integrated with each other • z/OS data processing concepts
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
z/OS Concepts Assessment
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z/OS Problem Diagnosis and Resolution Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for resolving z/OS hardware and software problems, or other IT specialists that need to perform z/OS system problem resolution.
Prerequisites Skills and knowledge associated with being able to identify and apply an action to be taken when a system related problem occurs. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• z/OS Concepts and Components • z/OS Architecture • Initializing and Terminating the z/OS System • Monitoring the z/OS System • Identifying z/OS System Problems • Resolving z/OS System Problems
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• Interpreting error messages and display command data • Varying devices online/offline • Cancelling started tasks and TSO users • Use of Traces and Dumps • Common abend codes
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
z/OS Problem Diagnosis and Resolution Assessment
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z/OS System Operation Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of the z/OS system, or other IT specialists that are required to interact with the z/OS environment.
Prerequisites Skills and knowledge associated with entering appropriate MVS commands used to display system component status, and the interpretation of the resulting data. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• z/OS Concepts and Components • z/OS Architecture • Initializing and Terminating the z/OS System • Monitoring the z/OS System
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• MVS commands used to display device status • Interpretation of data resulting from MVS display commands
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
z/OS System Operation Assessment
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JCL Concepts Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff that require a basic understanding of the function of JCL and how it is created and invoked.
Prerequisites A good general knowledge of JCL and input and output data set requirements. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers:
• Basic use of JCL • Commonly used JCL statements • Creating and storing JCL • Data set types.
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
JCL Concepts Assessment
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JCL Coding Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for writing or maintaining JCL code.
Prerequisites Skills and knowledge in coding JCL statements and parameters. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers:
• JCL coding rules • Coding of JOB, EXEC, and DD statements and associated parameters • Use of conditional code checking
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
JCL Coding Assessment
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JCL Problem Resolution Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for resolving JCL syntax and runtime errors.
Prerequisites Skills and knowledge in identifying and resolving JCL errors. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL 2.1
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers:
• Interpreting JCL code and error messages • Resolving JCL syntax and runtime errors • Performing job restarts
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
JCL Problem Resolution Assessment
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TSO/ISPF Concepts Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre or other IT specialist staff who use TSO and ISPF as part of their everyday duties.
Prerequisites A general knowledge covering the accessing of, and communication with TSO and ISPF. Some familiarization with ISPF screens and their purpose is also required. The following Datatrain course has been used as reference for this assessment:
• Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• TSO access and command syntax • ISPF navigation and settings • Data sets used by TSO and ISPF • General ISPF functionality.
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
TSO/ISPF Concepts Assessment
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TSO/ISPF Operation Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
This assessment is designed for data centre staff or other IT specialists that are required to access and modify partitioned, sequential, VSAM or z/OS UNIX data sets and files.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of data set manipulation tasks available within ISPF including data set; creation, deletion and attribute modification. Knowledge of data entry and modification techniques for data sets is also required. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
• Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 • Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1 • Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:
• Displaying data using browse and edit functions • DSLIST functionality • Edit line and primary commands • Copy, move, compare and search-for functions
Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content
TSO/ISPF Operation Assessment
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BMC Curriculum
Control-D Series
CONTROL-D
Duration 5 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of CONTROL-D.
Prerequisites Knowledge of IBM hardware, software, terminology, and concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the components of CONTROL-D • Recognise access methods • Create and work with Calendars • Define the relevance of Decollation Missions • Identify how Online Viewing works • Recognise the components of the Log • Recognise the Backup, Restore, and Print Missions • Define Conditions • Recognise KeyStroke Reporting Language
Course Content
Control-D Overview, Concepts, and Access
Recipients and Calendars
Decollating Missions
Backup, Print, and Restore Missions
Monitoring System Activity
Online Viewing
Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Reporting
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Control-M Series
Introduction to CONTROL-M Scheduling
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of CONTROL-M.
Prerequisites Knowledge of IBM hardware, software, terminology, and concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise CONTROL-M components • Identify how calendars are defined and used for scheduling • Identify how to define and schedule a job
Course Content
Introduction to Control-M
Using Control-M
Defining Calendars and Jobs
Scheduling Jobs
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Monitoring the CONTROL-M Scheduling Environment
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring the knowledge to use CONTROL-M on a mainframe platform.
Prerequisites Knowledge of IBM hardware, software, terminology, and concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how JCL processing is used • Recognise the basic CONTROL-M facilities • Identify how system activity is monitored • Identify how the system utilities are used • Identify how reports are created
Course Content
JCL Processing and Schedule Workflow
Control-M Facilities
Monitoring System Activity
Utilities, Reporting, and the KeyStroke Language
Monitoring the Control-M Scheduling Environment Mastery Test
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CICS Transaction Server Curriculum Note: Version 3.2 of this curriculum is also available.
CICS Transaction Server Operations Series 5.2
CICS TS - Introduction
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
The majority of modules in this course are designed for operations personnel who perform a role in monitoring a CICS system, but some modules are suitable for IT personnel seeking an overview of the CICS Transaction Server.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge
• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Objectives
After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify: • What CICS is and how it is used to process work • Their role in working with CICS • How to communicate with CICS • The different CICS components
Course Content
CICS TS and Transaction Processing Concepts
CICS Structure and Intercommunication
CICS Data Sets
CICS TS - Introduction Mastery Test
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CICS TS - Explorer Fundamentals
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
This course is designed for operations personnel and CICS system administrators responsible for monitoring and managing CICS TS systems.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge:
• CICS TS - Introduction Objectives
After completing this course, the learner should be able to: • Access a CICS TS system using CICS Explorer • Re-configure the default CICS Explorer window • Display CICS TS data • Modify CICS TS resource attributes • Access CICS Explorer help • Create and integrate customized help Into CICS Explorer
Course Content
Introduction to CICS Explorer
Manipulating CICS Explorer Data
CICS Explorer Fundamentals Mastery Test
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CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
IT personnel whose role is to monitor or control a CICS System.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses: • Introduction to the CICS Transaction Server
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Start and stop CICS • Enter CICS commands used to monitor or modify CICS resources • Interpret CICS messages and displays • Identify and Resolve common CICS problems
Course Content
CICS Startup and Shutdown
Identifying CICS Problems
Interpreting CICS Messages
Entering CICS Commands
Resolving CICS Problems
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CICS Transaction Server Series 4.1
CICS TS - Introduction
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Most of the modules in this course are designed for operations personnel who perform a role in monitoring a CICS system, but some modules are suitable for IT personnel seeking an overview of the CICS Transaction Server.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge
• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Objectives
After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify: • What CICS is and how it is used to process work • Their role in working with CICS • How to communicate with CICS • The different CICS components • How to configure CICS Explorer to display CICS data
Course Content
CICS TS and Transaction Processing Concepts
CICS Structure and Intercommunication
CICS Data Sets
Introduction to CICS Explorer
Manipulating CICS Explorer Data
CICS TS - Introduction Mastery Test
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CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
IT personnel whose role is to monitor or control a CICS System.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses:
• Introduction to the CICS Transaction Server Objectives
After completing this course the student should be able to: • Start and stop CICS • Enter CICS commands used to monitor or modify CICS resources • Interpret CICS messages and displays • Identify and Resolve common CICS problems
Course Content
CICS Startup and Shutdown
Identifying CICS Problems
Interpreting CICS Messages
Entering CICS Commands
Resolving CICS Problems
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CICS TS - Programming Introduction
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers requiring knowledge about the concepts of the CICS Transaction Server, and how it can be used to deliver legacy and newer, web-based solutions.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the concepts of programming structures and the constructs of network systems.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the design changes required for the conversion of legacy programs to newer non-3270 based programs
• Recognise the strategic web interface options of the CICS Transaction Server • Recognise the supplied program interfaces for integration with the web
Course Content
CICS TS Program Design
CICS TS Web Interfaces
CICS TS Web Programming Interfaces
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CICS TS - Preprocessor, Conversations and File Control
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers who require knowledge about application programming in the CICS environment and the Command Level Programming Interface.
Prerequisites Knowledge of basic coding in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify CICS command syntax particularly in COBOL and PL/I programs • Recognise the facilities available through the CICS Command Level Programming Interface to
efficiently achieve all the standard online terminal network functions • Identify how CICS functions are developed by using pseudo-conversational programming
techniques • Identify how CICS access Direct and Sequential Files
Course Content
The Command Level Preprocessor
Terminal Conversations
File Control Commands - Direct Access
File Control Commands - Sequential Access
CICS TS - Preprocessor, Conversations and File Control Mastery Test
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CICS TS - Program Control, Condition Handling and Accessing CICS areas
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers who require knowledge about application programming in the CICS environment and the Command Level Programming Interface.
Prerequisites Knowledge of basic coding in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the way CICS passes control between CICS transactions and programs • Identify how CICS handles exceptional and error conditions • Identify how to access CICS controlled storage areas
Course Content
Program Control Commands
Exceptional Condition Handling
Accessing CICS Areas and Information
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CICS TS - Temporary and Transient Data, Interval and Journal Control
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers who require knowledge about application programming in the CICS environment and the Command Level Programming Interface.
Prerequisites Knowledge of basic coding in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how CICS uses temporary and transient data • Identify the CICS commands to manage temporary and transient data • Identify how CICS manages time orientated events and facilities and manages other tasks • Identify how CICS uses the system log and log trails.
Course Content
Temporary Storage Control and Commands
Transient Data Control and Commands
Interval Control Program and Commands
Journal Control Program and Commands
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CICS TS - Miscellaneous Commands, CICS and DB2, Intercommunication, CEMT and CICS Display
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers who require knowledge about application programming in the CICS environment and the Command Level Programming Interface.
Prerequisites Knowledge of basic coding in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the miscellaneous commands in CICS to manage resources and tasks • Identify how system and DB2 and CICS interact • Identify how CICS systems interact • Identify debug and display commands
Course Content
Miscellaneous Commands
Using DB2 with CICS
Intercommunication and Transactions
The CEMT Transaction
CICS Display Explanations
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CICS TS - Extensions
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and system administrators requiring knowledge about the options available for making legacy CICS transactions and data available to the Internet, and how to use CICS to provide high-volume, reliable processing for Internet applications.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of CICS, the Internet, and Java.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the available methods for web-enabling CICS transactions • Define the CICS Transaction Gateway and the use of Java to drive CICS transactions • Identify the basic Java objects provided by the CICS Transaction Gateway and how they can be
used in a Java applet, application, or servlet • Identify additional methods to interact with CICS applications and data using internet
technologies • Identify the security issues raised by exposing CICS systems to the Internet, and the
technologies available to address them • Identify how the CICS Transaction Server has implemented some of these Internet security
technologies Course Content
Internet and Mainframe CICS Environments
The CICS Transaction Gateway
Programming By Using the CICS Transaction Gateway
Interacting with CICS from the Web
Security on the Web
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CICS TS - BMS User Interfaces
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers who require knowledge of application programming in the CICS environment and its user interfaces.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CICS Transaction Server Programming’ courses or familiarity with CICS fundamentals and internal transaction processing, and basic knowledge of the concepts of application programming in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the hardware characteristics of the 3270 family of terminals • Identify how Basic Mapping Support (BMS) is used to design and code screen display format • Recognise the operation and facilities offered by CICS Web Support for the presentation of
CICS maps and HTML pages • Identify how the BMS Mapping function is used to generate and tailor HTML pages
Course Content
Introduction to CICS TS User Interfaces
Basic Mapping Support
Defining BMS Maps
BMS Input and Output Operations
CICS TS Direct Web Interfaces
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CICS TS - Using SDF II to Maintain CICS TS Maps
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers who require knowledge of application programming in the CICS environment and its user interfaces.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CICS Transaction Server Programming’ courses or familiarity with CICS fundamentals and internal transaction processing, and basic knowledge of the concepts of application programming in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler. Completion of the ‘CICS Transaction Server BMS User Interfaces’ or knowledge of the structure and use of CIC TS BMS Maps.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the Structure of the SDF II product • Identify how SDF II is used to create BMS macros • Use SDF II to produce a CICS TS BMS Map
Course Content
Introduction to SDF II
Using SDF II Workshop
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Cloud Computing Curriculum
Cloud Computing for Data Centres Series
Cloud Computing for Data Centres
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for business professionals or IT staff that require a basic understanding of cloud computing.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of the data centre processing environment.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Explain how the need for cloud computing has evolved • Describe the attributes of common cloud services • List the pros and cons of cloud deployment models • Identify information that is relevant when creating a cloud project plan
Course Content
The Cloud and You
Cloud Computing Concepts
How the Cloud is Being Deployed
Preparing for Cloud Implementation
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COBOL Programming Curriculum
COBOL Programming Series
Data and Datafile Definitions in COBOL
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring training in the programming of COBOL to build and maintain applications programs, particularly in the IBM z/OS Enterprise environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming, databases, files, and transactional systems.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how to use COBOL to create physical data models Course Content
Defining Data in a COBOL Program, Part 1
Defining Data in a COBOL Program, Part 2
Defining Data in a COBOL Program, Part 3
User Definition of Data Types
Data and Datafile Definitions in COBOL Mastery Test
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COBOL Programming - Basics
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring training in the programming of COBOL to build and maintain applications programs, particularly in the IBM z/OS Enterprise environment
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming, databases, files, and transactional systems
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how to write basic COBOL programs Course Content
Introduction to COBOL
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Program Control
Instructions and Procedures
Arithmetic
Screen, Time and Date Input
COBOL Programming - Basics Mastery Test
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COBOL Programming - Manipulating Data
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring training in the programming of COBOL to build and maintain applications programs, particularly in the IBM z/OS Enterprise environment
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming, databases, files, and transactional systems
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to write the following programs by using COBOL:
• Report programs • Data enquiry programs • Data editing programs • Data update programs
Course Content
File Processing
Sequential File Processing
Direct File Processing - Indexed Files, Part 1
Direct File Processing - Indexed Files, Part 2
Direct File Processing - Relative Files, Part 1
Direct File Processing - Relative Files, Part 2
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COBOL Programming - Advanced
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring training in the programming of COBOL to build and maintain applications programs, particularly in the IBM z/OS Enterprise environment
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming, databases, files, and transactional systems
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how to write more complex programs in COBOL Course Content
COBOL Arrays
Indexing and Referencing COBOL Arrays
File Sorting
Subprogramming
COBOL Programming - Advanced Mastery Test
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IBM COBOL for MVS
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about the use of COBOL in an MVS environment
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of COBOL and procedural programming concepts
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how a COBOL program is compiled • Recognise correct and incorrect commands • Recognise the access modes • Identify how object-oriented programs are written • Recognise the divisions • Identify how a method is coded
Course Content
IBM COBOL for MVS, Part 1
IBM COBOL for MVS, Part 2
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IMS Database Concepts for COBOL Programmers
Duration 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about the way database management systems like IMS facilitate COBOL application development in a mainframe environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the mainframe environment, TSO, ISPF, and JCL, and COBOL programming experience.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
Personnel requiring knowledge of CA 1 tape operations.
Prerequisites Knowledge of general IBM hardware, software, terminology, and concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the features and components of CA 1 Tape Management • Identify the benefits of CA 1 and how it can assist the tape librarian • Identify the special CA 1 tape retention period definitions • Recognise CA 1/ISPF screens and CA 1 reporting capabilities • Identify how and why daily processing is used • Define Vault Management
Course Content
CA 1® Tape Management Overview, Components and Facilities
CA 1® Tape Management Processing
CA 1® Tape Management Online Inquiry and Update Facilities
CA 1® Tape Management Daily Processing
CA 1® Tape Management - Using Tape Media Mastery Test
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CA 1® Tape Management - Identifying and Resolving Media Problems
Duration 5 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of CA 1 Tape Management.
Prerequisites Knowledge of tape management principles used by CA 1 and how to inquire on the CA 1 database.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the structure of the main CA 1 system data sets • Identify how CA 1 links tapes and data sets within its database • Recognise CA 1 chaining errors • Identify how to set up and use AIVS and tape stacking • Recognise the common CA 1 utilities
Course Content
CA 1® Tape Management - System Data Sets
CA 1® Tape Management Chaining
CA 1® Tape Management Correcting Chaining Errors
CA 1® Tape Management Chaining Error Workshop
CA 1® Tape Management Real-Time Tape Stacking and AIVS
CA 1® Tape Management Reports and Utilities
CA 1® Tape Management - Identifying and Resolving Media Problems Mastery Test
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CA 7® Workload Automation Series
Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who require a working knowledge of CA 7.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the z/OS operating system environment.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the CA 7 processes associated with scheduling jobs • List the major CA 7 components and their purpose • Differentiate between time and event driven scheduling • Describe how CA 7 uses calendars to schedule jobs • Start and stop CA 7
Course Content
Features and Components
Scheduling Methods
Initialization, Navigation, and Termination
Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition Mastery Test
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Scheduling Batch Processing
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Production scheduling personnel that need to create and maintain CA 7 job schedules.
Prerequisites Completion of the Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define a job to CA 7 • Describe how data sets are used by CA 7 • Schedule a job using date and time criteria • Define job and data set triggers • Manually request jobs to run through CA 7 • Define job and data set dependencies • Create manual scheduling requirements
Course Content
Job Definition
Data Set Requirements
Date and Time Driven Scheduling
Event Driven Scheduling
Defining Scheduling Requirements
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Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, Support/Schedulers and Operations Analysts that require knowledge of CA 7 job monitoring techniques, job manipulation and job management.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the Scheduling Batch Processing course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe how jobs move through the CA 7 queues • Display CA 7 queue data • Identify the functions that can be performed against jobs on the CA 7 Request Queue • Invoke Workload Forecasting commands • Code JCL Override statements • Identify how variables can be used by CA 7 • Access and Create CA 7 documentation • Create CA 7 virtual resources
Course Content
Queue Monitoring
Request Queue Maintenance
Workload Forecasting and JCL Overrides
Defining and Using CA Driver Procedures and Variables
Documentation and Virtual Resources
Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment Mastery Test
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System Programmer Interaction with CA 7
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
System Programmers and Operations Analysts that need to manage CA 7 performance.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how the Batch Terminal Interface (BTI) is used • Create REXX code that will invoke CA 7 commands • Describe how workload balancing is used • Create simple workload balancing macros • Identify reports and graphs that can be produced
Course Content
Batch Terminal and REXX Interfaces
Workload Balancing
Performance and Statistical Reporting
System Programmer Interaction with CA 7® Mastery Test
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Backup, Recovery, and Problem Resolution
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, Production Support/Schedulers, Operations Analysts and Systems Programmers that are responsible for the backup, recovery and general problem resolution associated with CA 7.
Prerequisites Successful completion of all CA 7 courses in this curriculum or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the scenarios in which the Automated Recovery Facility (ARF) can be used • Create a simple ARF definition and link it to a job • Identify the software products and programs that can be used for CA 7 backup and recovery • Describe how CA 7 disaster recovery mode is used • Identify and resolve common CA 7 problems
Course Content
Automated Recovery Facility
Backup Processing
Recovery Strategies
Problem Determination, Resolution, and Support
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CA 11 Workload Automation Series
CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Overview
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who require a working knowledge of CA 11.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the z/OS operating system environment and batch processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how CA 11 processes information used for rerunning jobs • Describe the processing codes that are invoked when rerunning jobs • Enter commands used to display and update CA 11 job information stored by the CA 11
Tracking System Course Content
Restart and Tracking Overview
Restart and Tracking Run Handler
CA 11 Tracking System
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Managing CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers
Overview Audience
System programmers, application programmers, operations analysts, and production support personnel requiring operational knowledge of CA 11.
Prerequisites Completion of the CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Overview course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Enter commands used to display and update CMT data • Create and run JCL to generate CA 11 batch reports • Identify CA 11 system options and their purpose • Analyse common CA 11 abends
Course Content
CA 11 Online Facility
CA 11 Batch Reports
CA 11 Problem Identification and Resolution
Managing CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Mastery Test
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CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation Series
CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Overview, Components, and Features
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for Operators, Operations Analysts, and Systems Programmers.
Prerequisites General knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, z/OS operations, and the REXX programming language.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how CA OPS/MVS performs system event automation • Describe how the CA OPS/MVS OPSVIEW panels are used • Access the OPSLOG Browse facility • Invoke the Automation Analyzer
Course Content
CA OPS/MVS® Overview, Components, and Features
OPSVIEW Panels
OPSVIEW OPSLOG
Event Automation Using the Automation Analyser
CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Overview, Components, and Features Mastery Test
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CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Rules and OPS/REXX
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Suitable for Operators, Operations Analysts, and Systems Programmers requiring knowledge of CA OPS/MVS Rules and OPS/REXX.
Prerequisites General knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, z/OS operations, and the REXX programming language.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how automation rules are defined and used in event automation • Identify how simple automation rules are written by using the EasyRule facility • Identify how automation rules are used for event automation • Access the OPS/REXX interface and facilities
Course Content
Automation Rules
Types of Rules
Defining Basic Rules Using EasyRule
Testing Rules Used for Event Automation
Introduction to CA OPS/MVS REXX Interface
CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Rules and OPS/REXX Mastery Test
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CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the Relational Data Framework
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Suitable for Systems Programmers and Operations support personnel requiring knowledge of CA OPS/MVS RDF.
Prerequisites General knowledge of the concepts of CA OPS/MVS and OPS/REXX facilities and how to use them.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to create and maintain:
• Relational Tables for event automation • RDF tables by using OPSVIEW • RDF tables by using SQL statements
Course Content
The Relational Data Framework
Building SQL Statements - The Structure of SQL
Using SQL in Event Automation Procedures with RDF Tables
Retrieving Data from RDF Tables in Event Automation Procedures
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CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the SSM
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Suitable for Systems Programmers and Operations support personnel requiring knowledge of the CA OPS/MVS SSM.
Prerequisites General knowledge of the concepts of CA OPS/MVS, OPS/REXX, and the RDF facilities, and how to use them.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• How SSM is used for system event automation • The structure of the SSM tables • How the SSM relational table is updated and maintained • How EOM rules and action tables are used in conjunction with the SSM • How event automation is tested by using SSM functions
Course Content
Introduction to the System State Manager
Maintaining the System State Manager
Using SSM for Event Automation
Testing Event Automation Using SSM
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CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Schedule and Group Managers for Event Management
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Suitable for Systems Programmers and Operations support personnel requiring knowledge of the CA OPS/MVS Schedule and Group Manager.
Prerequisites General knowledge of the concepts of CA OPS/MVS, its RDF and SSM facilities, and how they are used.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the purpose and use of the Schedule Manager • Identify how the Schedule Manager is updated and maintained • Identify how the Group Manager is used
Course Content
Introduction to the Schedule Manager
Using the Schedule Manager to Manage Automated Events
Introduction to the Group Manager Components and Tables
Using the Group Manager to Manage Automated Events
CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Schedule and Group Managers for Event Management Mastery Test
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CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Series
CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Overview
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Systems programmers, operators, and performance management personnel who want to use CA SYSVIEW PM more efficiently.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the use of TSO, ISPF, MVS operating systems, and the concepts of performance management.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of CA SYSVIEW PM • Identify the components of CA SYSVIEW PM • Recognise CA SYSVIEW PM menus and displays • Identify CA SYSVIEW PM toolkits and utilities
Course Content
Introduction to CA-SYSVIEW
Toolkits and Utilities
Data Collection
Activity Displays
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CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Administration and Security
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Systems programmers, operators, and performance management personnel who want to use CA SYSVIEW PM more efficiently.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the use of TSO, ISPF, MVS operating systems, and the concepts of performance management.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how CA SYSVIEW PM is administered • Identify how CA SYSVIEW PM security is implemented • Define CA SYSVIEW PM security
Course Content
CA-SYSVIEW Main Services
CA-SYSVIEW User Interfaces
CICS Monitors and Utilities
IMS and MQSeries Monitors and Utilities
CA-SYSVIEW Security
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CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Implementation
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Systems programmers, operators, and performance management personnel who want to use CA SYSVIEW PM more efficiently.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the use of TSO, ISPF, MVS operating systems, and the concepts of performance management.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how CA SYSVIEW PM is installed and implemented Course Content
CA-SYSVIEW Implementation
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CA Jobtrac™ Job Management Series
CA Jobtrac™ Job Management
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of CA Jobtrac JM.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the IBM operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise CA Jobtrac JM software components • Identify how CA Jobtrac JM software is accessed • Recognise the uses of the different calendars • Define Advanced Automation • Recognise online functions
Course Content
Introduction to JOBTRAC
Scheduling
Advanced Automation
Online Functions
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CA Endevor® Software Change Manager Series
CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Introduction and Basic Usage
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel involved with application development and automated software change control.
Prerequisites Familiarity with TSO/ISPF.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Use CA Endevor SCM to manage changes to software inventory • Control software inventory throughout Software Development Life Cycle • Use CA Endevor SCM in Foreground and Batch modes
Course Content
CA Endevor Software Change Manager Overview
CA Endevor SCM - Displaying Site and Environment Details
CA Endevor SCM - Listing Footprints and Element Details
Foreground Processing
Batch Processing - Creating, Executing and Viewing Batch Requests
Batch Processing - Testing and Moving Elements
CA Endevor SCM Introduction and Basic Usage Mastery Test
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CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Package Processing and Facilities
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel involved with application development and automated software change control.
Prerequisites Familiarity with TSO/ISPF.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Perform Package Processing in Foreground and Batch modes • Prepare Units for migration • Use the CA Endevor SCM Quick Edit facility • Query and use the Automated Configuration Management data
Course Content
Foreground Package Processing
Batch Package Processing
Quick Edit
Automated Configuration Management and the ACM Query Facility
CA Endevor SCM Package Processing and Facilities Duration Mastery Test
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CA Easytrieve® Report Generator Series
CA Easytrieve® Report Generator
Duration 7 to 9 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about the use of CA Easytrieve Report Generator in programming.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of programming principles and the MVS platform.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the capabilities of CA Easytrieve • Recognise the basic structures of the CA Easytrieve language • Identify how CA Easytrieve and MVS JCL interact • Identify how a simple program is coded
Course Content
Introduction and Overview
Files and Data Definition
Easytrieve Plus Tasks
File I/O
Programming Logic Statements
Reporting
Tables and Arrays
Macros and MVS JCL
Synchronised File Processing
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CA NetMaster® Network Management for TCP/IP Series
CA NetMaster® Network Management for TCP/IP
Duration 8 to 12 hours
Overview Audience
Network Administrators responsible for management and administration of mainframe networks. Operators and Help Desk personnel responsible for initial network diagnostics. Capacity Planners responsible for measuring and monitoring the performance of network infrastructure. System Programmers responsible for the installation of this product.
Prerequisites Familiarity with OS/390 networking concepts and facilities, TCP/IP and SNMP, ISPF, and TSO. Some knowledge of basic S/390 product implementation techniques, such as SMP/E, is also desirable.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Understand Product Configuration • Understand Discovery of Network Resources • Monitor and control network resources • Understand IP connection and general network diagnosis • Use the Web to access Capacity Planning Reports
Course Content
Introduction to Unicenter Mainframe TCP/IP Management
Installation and Setup
General Usage
Customization & Administration
Getting Started with IP Resource Management
Monitoring IP Nodes
Using the Alert Monitor
Diagnosing TCP/IP Connections
General Product Functions
Unicenter NetMaster Reporter
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Database Curriculum Note: Earlier versions of this curriculum are also available.
Database Series V11
DB2 Fundamentals V11
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to DB2 and SQL
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Data Processing concepts
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how DB2 is used and by whom • Describe conceptually how DB2 processes work • Code basic SQL statements • Use SPUFI to process SQL statements
Course Content
Overview of DB2
DB2 Internals
Overview of SQL
SQL and SPUFI
DB2 Fundamentals Mastery Test
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Managing DB2 Operations V11
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Operations staff responsible for monitoring and managing DB2.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Data Processing concepts Completion of the DB2 Fundamentals course, or equivalent knowledge
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the general DB2 tasks performed by the Operator • Identify how to start and stop the DB2 subsystem • Display DB2 status and attributes • Identify how to backup, recover and restart the DB2 subsystem
Course Content
General DB2 Operations
Monitoring and Resolving DB2 Operational Problems
Identifying and Resolving DB2 System Problems
Managing DB2 Operations Mastery Test
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DB2 - Database Management Series V11
Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 V11
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, DBAs, operations analysts, business analysts, and any other personnel requiring a systems introduction to RDBMs and DB2.
Prerequisites General knowledge of information technology concepts, the z/OS environment, and programming.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to describe:
• How a DB2 relational database is structured • The environments into which DB2 can be installed • How DB2 data is accessed • How DB2 is configured and accessed in a z/OS environment
Course Content
Introduction to DB2 Relational Databases and SQL
The DB2 Server Alternatives
DB2 for z/OS Implementation
Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 Mastery Test
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Manage Data Definitions with DB2 V11
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and DBAs responsible for defining and maintaining DB2 databases.
Prerequisites Completion of the 'Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2' course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Use SQL code to create databases, table spaces and tables • Identify DB2 table and index attributes • Identify database definitions
Course Content
Defining Database Objects
DDL - Defining a Table
Referential Integrity
Using SPUFI and DB2 Data Studio to Access DB2
Viewing Database Objects - The Catalogue
Manage Data Definitions with DB2 Mastery Test
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DB2 SQL Fundamentals V11
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, DBAs, business analysts, and any other personnel that require SQL coding skills to manage DB2 data.
Prerequisites Completion of the 'Manage Data Definitions with DB2' course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Code Simple SQL SELECT statements used to obtain DB2 table data • Describe how data can be sorted • Describe How to insert, update, and delete DB2 data by using SQL
Course Content
SQL - Selecting Data
SQL - SCALAR and COLUMN Functions, ORDER BY Clause
SQL - The INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE, and MERGE Statements
DB2 SQL Fundamentals Mastery Test
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Advanced DB2 SQL V11
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, DBAs, business analysts, and any other personnel that require SQL coding skills to manage DB2 data.
Prerequisites Completion of the 'DB2 SQL Fundamentals' course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the differences between inner, outer, and full joins • Describe how DB2 data can be filtered • Create views from base tables
Course Content
Joining DB2 Tables Together
SQL - DISTINCT, CASE, UNION, and VIEWs
Subqueries and Correlated Subqueries
Advanced DB2 SQL Mastery Test
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Create and Maintain DB2 Programs V11
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and DBAs requiring training in writing application programs to reference and update DB2 data, particularly in the mainframe environment.
Prerequisites Completion of the courses 'Manage Data Definitions with DB2', 'DB2 SQL Fundamentals', and 'Advanced DB2 SQL' and basic knowledge of DB2, relational databases, and system design.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how the following programs are written with DB2:
• Report programs • Data inquiry programs • Data update programs
Course Content
Embedding SQL in an Application Program
Manipulating Data and Components of an Application Program
Using Cursors to Reference Table Data
Commits and Savepoints
Writing a DB2 COBOL Program
Writing a DB2 COBOL Cursor Update Program
Create and Maintain DB2 Programs Mastery Test
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DB2 Stored Procedures V11
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and DBAs responsible for developing and managing DB2 stored procedures.
Prerequisites Completion of the courses 'Manage Data Definitions with DB2', 'DB2 SQL Fundamentals', and 'Advanced DB2 SQL' and basic knowledge of DB2, relational databases, and system design.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the benefits of Using DB2 stored procedures • Describe how DB2 stored procedures are used in a z/OS environment • Create and invoke DB2 stored procedures
Course Content
Introducing Stored Procedures
Introducing DB2 Stored Procedures on z/OS
DB2 Stored Procedure Mastery Test
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Optimize DB2 Application Performance V11
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and DBAs responsible for managing the performance of SQL processing.
Prerequisites Completion of all other courses in this curricula, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe how locks affect DB2 performance • Identify the information that the EXPLAIN facility creates in the PLAN_TABLE • Code more efficient SQL • Describe the factors that influence DB2 access paths • Identify tools and utilities used to measure DB2 performance
Course Content
Creating, Managing, and Monitoring DB2 Locks
SQL Statement Performance and Optimization
DB2 EXPLAIN Facility
DB2 Access Paths
Optimize DB2 Application Performance Mastery Test
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Data Centre Storage Management Curriculum Note: Version 1.13 of this curriculum is also available.
Data Centre Storage Management Series 2.1
Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for any staff that require an understanding of data centre storage requirements and in particular disk and tape systems.
Prerequisites General knowledge of data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify the Characteristics of Data Centre Storage Devices • Locate Storage Learning Resources • Compare Enterprise Disk Devices • Describe how Tape is Used in Today's Data Centre Environment • Identify Elements of a Tape Storage Environment
Course Content
Overview of Data Centre Storage
Understanding Disk Systems
Introduction to Tape Storage
The Tape Storage Environment
Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres Mastery Test
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Storage Networks, Administration, and DASD Management Using ICKDSF 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for Storage Administrators new to this position or senior data centre staff that require general knowledge of the storage network and its management.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the ‘Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres’ course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify Components of a Storage Network • Describe the Characteristics of Various Storage Networks • Identify Storage Components that Require Monitoring • List Storage Management Tasks Performed by the Administrator • Invoke ICKDSF to Initialize DASD Volumes
Course Content
Overview of Networked Storage
Storage Administrator Basics
Introducing ICKDSF
Managing the Storage Network Mastery Test
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Using DFSMS to Manage the z/OS Storage Environment 2.1
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for Operators, System Programmers, Storage Administrators and other staff who are responsible for monitoring and managing data storage in a z/OS environment.
Prerequisites General knowledge of ISPF and z/OS data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Describe how DFSMS is Used to Manage the Storage Environment • Identify the purpose of DFSMS components • Display SMS Storage Information using ISMF • Describe how ACS Routines are Created and Activated • Explain how DFSMShsm is used for Data Set Migration and Backup/Recovery
Course Content
Introduction to DFSMS
Using SMS Constructs
Automatic Class Selection Routines
ISMF Fundamentals
Space and Availability Management using DFSMShsm
DFSMSrmm Operations
Using DFSMS to Manage the z/OS Storage Environment Mastery Test
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Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Ensuring Data Centre Business Continuity
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for any staff requiring a broad understanding of an organization's requirements when it comes to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.
Prerequisites An understanding of your organization's business goals and expectations.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Describe What Business Continuity is and Why it is Required • Explain the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery • Identify Factors Affecting Business Continuity Adoption • Identify Business Continuity Standards
Course Content
Understanding the Role of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Building Business Continuity
Ensuring Data Centre Business Continuity Mastery Test
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IBM Environment Intro Curriculum Note: Versions 1.13, 1.12 and earlier of this curriculum are also available.
IBM Environment Introduction Series 2.1
Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
This course is designed for any personnel that are required to have a general understanding of the IBM Mainframe environment.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Apply mainframe technology concepts to their IT work activities • Identify mainframe software, hardware and network components • Describe how to access and interact with the mainframe • Explain how mainframe data security and integrity is ensured • Describe how mainframe work is processed.
Course Content
Today's Mainframe
Mainframe Configurations
Mainframe Security and Data Access
Data Processing
Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Mastery Test
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z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Systems Programmers or other technical specialists requiring background knowledge of the z/OS system.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain: Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course or a general knowledge of z/OS system concepts.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Describe how virtual storage works • List the major system data sets and their purpose • Identify where system parameter lists are stored and how they are invoked • Describe how the system is initialized • Explain how JES2 can be configured • Name the components of a Network • Invoke VTAM and TCP/IP commands used to browse and modify the network
Course Content
Virtual Storage and Address Space Concepts
Working with System Data Sets
Working With System Parameter Lists
Initializing the z/OS System
Configuring JES2
Issuing VTAM and TCP/IP Commands
z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals Mastery Test
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IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
This course is designed for people interested in a career in z/OS application or system programming, that require a broad background on mainframe processing and programming concepts and application.
Prerequisites Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course, or equivalent knowledge of mainframe concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• List the attributes of commonly used z/OS data sets • Describe characteristics of IMS and DB2 databases • Explain the differences between the CICS, IMS and WebSphere MQ transaction systems • List the features of programming languages that can be used with z/OS • Describe the software and the processes used in batch processing
Course Content
Data Management Systems
Transaction Processing Systems
Programming Capabilities
Batch Systems
IBM Development Environment Overview Mastery Test
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IBM Explorer for z/OS Curriculum
IBM Explorer for z/OS Series
IBM Explorer for z/OS
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for operations staff, system and application programmers, and other personnel that need to interact with z/OS data.
Prerequisites A solid knowledge of JES, SDSF and JCL are required as the majority of this course deals with the handling of z/OS data, job management and its associated output.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Access IBM Explorer for z/OS • Identify Perspectives and Views Used in IBM Explorer for z/OS • Perform Common z/OS Tasks Using IBM Explorer for z/OS
Course Content
Using IBM Explorer for z/OS
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IBM Mainframe Communications Curriculum
IBM Mainframe Communications Series 2.1
IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel requiring knowledge of the IBM Mainframe networking.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of z/OS and networking concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify and understand the protocols used by mainframe networks • Identify mainframe networking hardware
Course Content
SNA Subarea Networks
SNA Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking
Mainframe TCP/IP Networks
SNA Today
IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts Mastery Test
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VTAM Commands 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel needing knowledge of the IBM VTAM Commands.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts’ course and basic knowledge of the IBM operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Start and Stop VTAM • Display VTAM network resources, including APPN and Enterprise Extender resources • Activate and deactivate VTAM network resources • Diagnose an Enterprise Extender connection
Course Content
Monitoring VTAM
Controlling VTAM
Function Specific Commands
VTAM Commands Mastery Test
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Mainframe TCP/IP Commands 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel needing knowledge of the mainframe TCP/IP Commands.
Prerequisites Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel needing knowledge of the mainframe TCP/IP Commands.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Issue standard TCP/IP commands such as ping and netstat from the mainframe • Start and Stop TCP/IP and its related processes • Use TCP/IP client applications from the mainframe • Manage TCP/IP server applications from the mainframe
Course Content
Introducing Mainframe TCP/IP Commands
TCP/IP Daemon Commands
TCP/IP Client Application Commands
TCP/IP Server Application Commands
Mainframe TCP/IP Commands Mastery Test
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IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Learning Plan Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Learning Plan 2.1 Series
Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
This course is designed for any personnel that are required to have a general understanding of the IBM Mainframe environment.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Apply mainframe technology concepts to their IT work activities • Identify mainframe software, hardware and network components • Describe how to access and interact with the mainframe • Explain how mainframe data security and integrity is ensured • Describe how mainframe work is processed
Course Content
Today's Mainframe
Mainframe Configurations
Mainframe Security and Data Access
Data Processing
Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Mastery Test
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z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Systems Programmers or other technical specialists requiring background knowledge of the z/OS system.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain: Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course or a general knowledge of z/OS system concepts.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Describe how virtual storage works • List the major system data sets and their purpose • Identify where system parameter lists are stored and how they are invoked • Describe how the system is initialized • Explain how JES2 can be configured • Name the components of a Network • Invoke VTAM and TCP/IP commands used to browse and modify the network
Course Content
Virtual Storage and Address Space Concepts
Working with System Data Sets
Working With System Parameter Lists
Initializing the z/OS System
Configuring JES2
Issuing VTAM and TCP/IP Commands
z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals Mastery Test
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System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for new system programming staff who are preparing to undertake the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A solid knowledge of the data sets that support system operation and configuration and how they are implemented using SMP/E. A broad understanding of security software and network configuration and commands is required, along with general knowledge of the system IPL process.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 20 questions within the allotted 45 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
System Programming on z/OS Assessment
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IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
This course is designed for people interested in a career in z/OS application or system programming, that require a broad background on mainframe processing and programming concepts and application.
Prerequisites Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course, or equivalent knowledge of mainframe concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• List the attributes of commonly used z/OS data sets • Describe characteristics of IMS and DB2 databases • Explain the differences between the CICS, IMS and WebSphere MQ transaction systems • List the features of programming languages that can be used with z/OS • Describe the software and the processes used in batch processing
Course Content
Data Management Systems
Transaction Processing Systems
Programming Capabilities
Batch Systems
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Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with programming languages associated with the z/OS environment, or those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of the programming languages that can be used on the mainframe and the processes used to make them executable. An understanding of the process used to design and test an application is also required.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 21 questions within the allotted 45 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
Application Programming on z/OS Assessment
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Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking an introduction to TSO and ISPF.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe what TSO is and how it is used • Describe the Basic Concepts and Facilities of ISPF/PDF • Configure and Use Basic ISPF Facilities • Control and Manage Multiple ISPF Screens
Course Content
TSO Concepts and Commands
Introduction to TSO/ISPF
Defining ISPF Defaults
Managing Multiple Screen Sessions
Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF Mastery Test
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CICS TS - Introduction
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
The majority of modules in this course are designed for operations personnel who perform a role in monitoring a CICS system, but some modules are suitable for IT personnel seeking an overview of the CICS Transaction Server.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge
• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Objectives
After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify: • What CICS is and how it is used to process work • Their role in working with CICS • How to communicate with CICS • The different CICS components
Course Content
CICS TS and Transaction Processing Concepts
CICS Structure and Intercommunication
CICS Data Sets
CICS TS - Introduction Mastery Test
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Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 V11
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, DBAs, operations analysts, business analysts, and any other personnel requiring an introduction to RDBMs and DB2.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of information technology concepts and programming.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define relational database management concepts • Identify the different DB2 implementations
Course Content
Introduction to DB2 Relational Databases and SQL
The DB2 Server Alternatives
DB2 for z/OS Implementation
Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 Mastery Test
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Introduction to WebSphere Application Server
Duration 30 to 60 minutes
Overview Audience
Programmers, DBAs, and operations analysts.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of information technology concepts and programming.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the function of WebSphere Application Server • Define how WebSphere Application Server facilitates access to mainframe data
Course Content
What is WebSphere Application Server?
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS
Introduction to WebSphere Application Server Mastery Test
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Introduction to WebSphere MQ
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Managers, systems administrators, programmers, architects, operators and help desk staff. This course is suitable for anyone needing a quick understanding of WebSphere MQ on z/OS.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe what WebSphere MQ is and why it is used • List the different WebSphere MQ components • Explain what languages and application environments can use WebSphere MQ • Understand queue sharing and queue sharing groups • Identify the different components of WebSphere MQ on z/OS • Understand WebSphere MQ administration on z/OS
Course Content
WebSphere MQ Fundamentals
WebSphere MQ Features
Introducing WebSphere MQ on z/OS
Introduction to Websphere MQ Mastery Test
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Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking a working knowledge of ISPF's Utilities.
Prerequisites A reasonable understanding of Data Set allocation and familiarity with editing Data Sets.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Use the Common ISPF Utilities • Create and Manage Data Sets • List Data Sets • Understand the Data Set and VTOC information
Course Content
Managing Data Sets Using the ISPF Data Set Utility
Managing Partitioned Data Sets Using the ISPF Library Utility
The ISPF Copy, Search, and Statistics Utilities
Managing Data Sets Using the DSLIST Utility
Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF Mastery Test
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Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1
Duration 6 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts that are required to create and/or modify data set content using ISPF.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• View/Browse Data in Data Sets • Edit Data Sets • Identify and Use the Common Edit Line Commands • Identify and Use the Common View/Edit Primary Commands • Maintain Data in Data Sets
Course Content
The ISPF View and Edit Facilities
ISPF Edit Line Commands
ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Locating and Changing Data
ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Managing Internal and External Data
The ISPF Edit Tabbing Facility
ISPF Edit Boundaries, Masks, and Profiles
Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor Mastery Test
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z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with CICS, DB2, or WebSphere, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of data processing techniques in relation to CICS, DB2, and WebSphere Application Server.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 15 questions within the allotted 30 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
z/OS Online Workloads Assessment
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JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and programmers who need to use JCL in their job requirements.
Prerequisites Good knowledge of the z/OS Operating System.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Write simple batch jobs using fundamental statements and parameters Course Content
Introduction to z/OS JCL
Working with the JOB Statement
Working with the EXEC Statement
Working with the DD Statement
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Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for IT staff who work with z/OS or the mainframe, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of the various hardware and software used within the mainframe environment. A familiarization with TSO and ISPF is required including how data is accessed and manipulated using these products. An understanding of the types of data sets used in a mainframe environment is required along with how they are processed in a JES batch environment using JCL and SDSF.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 36 questions within the allotted 70 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Assessment
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IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Practice Assessments Note: Versions 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Practice Assessments Series 2.1
Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for IT staff who work with z/OS or the mainframe, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of the various hardware and software used within the mainframe environment. A familiarization with TSO and ISPF is required including how data is accessed and manipulated using these products. An understanding of the types of data sets used in a mainframe environment is required along with how they are processed in a JES batch environment using JCL and SDSF.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 36 questions within the allotted 70 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
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z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with CICS, DB2, or WebSphere, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of data processing techniques in relation to CICS, DB2, and WebSphere Application Server.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 15 questions within the allotted 30 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
z/OS Online Workloads Assessment
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Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with programming languages associated with the z/OS environment, or those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of the programming languages that can be used on the mainframe and the processes used to make them executable. An understanding of the process used to design and test an application is also required.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 21 questions within the allotted 45 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
Application Programming on z/OS Assessment
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System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
The assessment is designed for new system programming staff who are preparing to undertake the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.
Prerequisites A solid knowledge of the data sets that support system operation and configuration and how they are implemented using SMP/E. A broad understanding of security software and network configuration and commands is required, along with general knowledge of the system IPL process.
Objectives The individual will need to answer 20 questions within the allotted 45 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.
Course Content
System Programming on z/OS Assessment
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IMS Curriculum
IMS Series V11
Introducing IMS
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Suitable for anyone requiring general information about how IMS is used.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe what IMS is and how it is used • Identify IMS Transaction Manager and Database Manager Components • List Types of IMS Databases • Describe the Purpose of Control Regions and Support Regions
Course Content
Introducing IMS
Introducing IMS Transaction Manager
Introducing IMS Database Manager
Introducing IMS System Components
Introducing IMS Mastery Test
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IMS Commands
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for systems programmers, and operations staff.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the 'Introducing IMS' course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Enter commands used to display IMS activity • Start and stop IMS regions • Describe the processes and commands used for IMS startup and shutdown
Course Content
Starting with IMS Commands
Starting IMS
Managing IMS
IMS Commands Mastery Test
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IMS Database Manager
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
This course is suitable for systems programmers, DBAs, operations staff, and application programmers.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the 'Introducing IMS' course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe how data is stored and accessed in an IMS database • Explain IMS database backup and recovery strategies • Identify the scenarios requiring IMS Database reorganization
Course Content
IMS Database Concepts
Accessing IMS Databases
IMS Database Administration
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iSeries Curriculum
iSeries Introduction Series
iSeries Concepts
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an overview of the iSeries system.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer technology and terminology, and the iSeries system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concept of an object and how to determine an object's type based on its operational characteristics
• Identify the Online Help facility • Recognise common control language commands • Identify system values and how to change them • Recognise the different types of media
Course Content
Object Management
Help Facilities
Control Language (CL) Concepts
System Values
Save/Restore Media
iSeries Concepts Mastery Test
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Introduction to iSeries Security
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel responsible for the security administration of the iSeries system.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘iSeries Concepts’ course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the system security levels on the iSeries • Identify how to implement and maintain security on the iSeries
Course Content
Introduction to iSeries Security
User Profiles
Resource Security
Group Profiles and Authorisation Lists
Securing Objects
Authorization Flow
System Values
Introduction to iSeries Security Mastery Test
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iSeries Operations Series
AS/400 Operations Navigator
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring training in iSeries operations.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise keyboard and input keys • Identify how to sign on and access options through commands and menus • Recognise iSeries Navigator functions
Course Content
Introduction to iSeries Navigator
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AS/400 Operations
Duration 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring training in iSeries operations.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise keyboard and input keys • Identify how to sign on and access options through commands and menus • Recognise iSeries Navigator functions • Recognise Message Types, Delivery Modes, Message Queues, and send, access, and delete
messages • Recognise CL commands • Identify how to monitor and control work on the system
Course Content
Workstation Operations
Message Handling
Monitoring Jobs
Batch and Spool Files
Work Management
AS/400 Operations Mastery Test
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iSeries Operating Facilities
Duration 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and other personnel requiring training in iSeries operations.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘iSeries Operating Fundamentals’ course and a basic knowledge of computer concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to:
• Monitor devices on the system • Save and restore system objects • Describe how to perform Initial Program Load (IPL) • Describe how to power down the iSeries • Use and change Assistance Levels
Course Content
Device Configuration
Managing Devices
iSeries Save
iSeries Restore
Startup Procedures
Shutdown Procedures
Operational Assistant
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iSeries Programming Fundamentals Series
CL Programming
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, system programmers, system operators, and other personnel requiring a basic knowledge of Control Language (CL) programming.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing and iSeries operations; knowledge of iSeries programming concepts would also be beneficial.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of Control Language programming • Identify the variables utilized in a Control Language program • Identify how to control the processing of a Control Language program • Recognise the methods to access other programs from a Control Language program • Identify how to pass information from one Control Language program to another
Course Content
Introduction to the Control Language Programming (CLP)
CL Program Function and Structure
CL Variables
CL Program Control Processing
CALL, CALLPRC, TFRCTL, and RETURN Commands
Passing Parameters
CL Programming Mastery Test
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CL Programming Functions and Messaging
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, system programmers and operators, and other personnel writing and updating Control Language (CL) programs.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CL Programming’ course or equivalent experience.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify built in functions (%SUBSTRING, %SWITCH, etc.) • Identify how to retrieve job and system values into a CL program • Define Program Message Queues • Recognise message types • Identify how to monitor for system messages sent to your CL program • Identify how to send various message types through the system by using CL programs
Course Content
CL Built-in Functions
Retrieving Values into a CL Program
CL Program Message Queues
Sending Messages with a CL Program
CL Programming Functions and Messaging Mastery Test
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Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring basic and more advanced knowledge about the iSeries programming environment, and personnel with programming experience who are new to the iSeries Green-Screen Programming Environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the Development Environment, including the user profile, libraries, library list, source files, and output queues
• Identify the concepts of the Program Development Manager (PDM) Course Content
Introduction to the iSeries Programming Environment
Introduction to the iSeries Printing
Introduction to Program Development Manager (PDM)
Using Program Development Manager (PDM)
Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment Mastery Test
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Introduction to iSeries Programming Facilities
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring basic and more advanced knowledge of the iSeries programming environment, and personnel with programming experience who are new to the iSeries programming environment in a Green-Screen Environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• How to use Source Entry Utility (SEU) • How to use Data File Utility (DFU) • How to use Screen Design Aid (SDA)
Course Content
Introduction to Source Entry Utility (SEU)
Using Source Entry Utility (SEU)
Introduction to Data File Utility (DFU)
Creating Files Using the Data File Utility (DFU)
Introduction to Screen Design Aid (SDA)
Creating Program Screens Using Screen Design Aid (SDA)
Introduction to iSeries Programming Facilities Mastery Test
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iSeries Application Programming Introduction Series
Introduction to Programming the iSeries
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to iSeries programming.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the programming languages available on the iSeries • Identify how to create and execute iSeries host programs • Recognise data sources and data outputs available to iSeries host programs • Identify the benefits of ILE for modular application design • Recognise RPG OPM source code • Recognise RPG ILE source code • Identify how Service Programs and APIs are used in RPG ILE programs
Course Content
Languages and Programming
Program Input and Output
Introduction to System Design and ILE
Introduction to RPG OPM Program Code
Introduction to RPG ILE Program Code
Introduction to Service Programs and APIs
Introduction to Programming the iSeries Mastery Test
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Introduction to DB2/400
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to iSeries programming.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to Programming the iSeries’ course and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• Physical files, logical files, and trigger programs • Record level access and SQL statements • The DDS used to create physical files • The DDS used to create logical files
Course Content
Introduction to DB2 UDB for iSeries
Record Level Access and SQL
Introduction to Physical Files
Introduction to Logical Files
Introduction to DB2/400 Mastery Test
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Introduction to Device Files
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to iSeries programming.
Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘Introduction to Programming the iSeries’ and ‘Introduction DB2/400’, and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• Fields and records on a display file • DDS entries used to create display files • Commonly used keywords for display files • How printer file records are used to create business reports • The DDS used to create a report heading record • The DDS used to create report detail and total records
Course Content
Introduction to Display Files
Introduction to DDS for Display Files
Introduction to Display File Keywords
Introduction to Printer Files
Introduction to DDS for Printer Files
Completing and Creating the Printer File
Introduction to Device Files Mastery Test
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iSeries Query Series
Query for Users
Duration 8 to 10 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an intermediate knowledge about creating reports with the Query facility.
Prerequisites Knowledge of iSeries concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of Query/400 • Identify how to define iSeries files • Define Database file concepts • Identify the files to use in Query/400 • Identify how to join files in a Query report • Identify how to create a basic Query report
Course Content
What is Query?
Database Concepts
How Files are Defined to the System
Description of the Example Database
Joining Files
Creating a Query Part 1
Creating a Query Part 2
Viewing a Query from a Spool File
Creating Advanced Queries
Managing Queries
Using the Data File Utility with Queries
Tips on Using Queries
Creating a Query Report Program
Query for Users Mastery Test
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iSeries RPG Series
RPG/400 Introduction
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to RPG programming in a Green-Screen Environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of RPG Programming, including the structure of RPG, the RPG cycle, and the flow of control through an RPG program
• Identify specification sheets • Recognise RPG data types, opcodes, and indicators • Identify variables and constants • Define the functioning of arrays, elements, and data structures • Recognise RPG/400 naming standards • Identify functioning indicators and major groups of indicators • Identify how to use and avoid certain indicators
Course Content
Introduction to RPG/400 Programming Language
Overview of the RPG/400 Language
Data Types
Arrays and Data Structures
Naming Standards and Indicators
Advanced Indicators
RPG/400 Introduction Mastery Test
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RPG/400 Coding
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 coding.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the essentials of arithmetic operations and the parts of the C specification by using the ADD operation
• Define the functioning of the MOVE and the MOVEL operations • Identify how to code arithmetic operations SUB, MULT, DIV, MVR, and Z-ADD • Recognise RPG/400 figurative constants and the correct usage of date and time functions
Course Content
Calculation Specifications
Operation Codes - ADD as an Introduction
Operation Codes - Rounding and Resulting Indicators
Operation Codes - MOVE and MOVEL
Operation Codes - Arithmetic, Constants, and Date and Time
RPG/400 Coding Mastery Test
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RPG/400 Programming
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 programming in a Green-Screen Environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the RPG/400 program cycle • Identify the process to stop a program using the LR indicator and the Return (RETRN) opcode • Define the basics of structured programming • Identify how to affect the flow of control by using indicators and structured opcodes
Course Content
Introducing the RPG Cycle
Structured Programming - Flow of Control
Structured Programming - Iteration
RPG Advanced Indicators
RPG/400 Programming Mastery Test
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RPG/400 Workstation Programming
Duration 8 to 9 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG Interactive Programming in a Green-Screen Environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts and programming requirements of Display Device Files • Identify how to code a simple interactive RPG program • Identify how to create an RPG program
Course Content
Display Files
Display and Read
Multiple Screens
Subroutines
Programming Environment
Programming Specification and Documentation
RPG/400 Workstation Programming Mastery Test
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Introduction to iSeries ILE Programming Series
Introduction to Integrated Language Environment (ILE)
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the Integrated Language Environment (ILE); this course covers ILE concepts, coding and designing ILE programs, and ILE language enhancements.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and the OS/400 operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the benefits and evolution of ILE • Define the design aspects of ILE, including the structure and characteristics of an ILE program • Identify changes to the ILE compilers
Course Content
Introduction to ILE
Coding and Designing Overview
Language Enhancements
ILE RPG Fundamentals
Introduction to Integrated Language Environment (ILE) Mastery Test
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ILE RPG/400
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an overview of ILE RPG and knowledge of programming RPG in an ILE.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, iSeries operations, and RPG programming.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the differences associated with using RPG in an ILE • Recognise the new D specification • Recognise the new opcodes • Identify the functions and features in the example program
Course Content
An Introduction to ILE RPG
The D Specification Sheet
New Opcodes and Functions
An Example Program
ILE RPG/400 Mastery Test
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iSeries Subfile Programming Series
Introduction to Subfiles
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of subfile programming.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the features provided by a subfile • Define the use of subfiles in applications • Identify the subfile record and subfile control format • Recognise commonly used subfile keywords
Course Content
Subfile Concepts
Use of Subfiles
Subfile DDS Basics
Subfile DDS Keywords
Introduction to Subfiles Mastery Test
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Input and File Load Subfiles
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of subfile programming.
Prerequisites Completion of the Subfile Programming Part 1 course, and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise a Data Input subfile and a File Load subfile • Identify the DDS used to create a Data Input subfile and a File Load subfile • Recognise the RPG code that supports a Data Input subfile and a File Load subfile
Course Content
Description of Data Input Subfile
Data Input Subfile Keywords
RPG for Data Input Subfile
RPG and Subfile Record Number
Description of File Load Subfile
File Load Subfile Keywords
RPG to Prepare Subfile
RPG to Load and Display Subfile
Input and File Load Subfiles Mastery Test
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Load by Page and Maintenance Subfiles
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of subfile programming.
Prerequisites Completion of the courses Subfile Programming Part 1 and Part 2, and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify a Load by Page subfile and a File Maintenance subfile • Identify the DDS used to create a Load by Page subfile • Recognise the RPG code that supports a Load by Page subfile • Recognise the DDS used to create a File Maintenance subfile • Recognise the RPG code that supports a File Maintenance subfile
Course Content
RPG to Maintain Order Lines
RPG to Update the Database
Description of File Load by Page Subfile
DDS for File Load by Page Subfile
RPG Files and Subroutines
RPG to Load Subfile Page
RPG to Process Subfile Input
RPG to Process Subfile Rollup
Description of File Maintenance
DDS for File Maintenance Subfile
RPG to Display an Order
Load by Page and Maintenance Subfiles Mastery Test
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ITIL Online
ITIL Series
ITIL Online - Introduction
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Anyone working in IT Services and requiring more information about the ITIL best practice framework; for example, IT service providers, IT directors and managers, and CIOs.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• learn the value of ITIL principles for improving efficiencies within the IT department of an organization
• learn the 11 core ITIL principles and their related functions • learn how to make the Service Deck an efficient communication channel between users and the
IT service provider • learn the essential ITIL definitions • learn how to prepare for certification by completing a sample ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate
examination Course Content
ITIL Online - Introduction
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ITIL Service Support - Keeping It Running
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Anyone working in IT Services and requiring more information about the ITIL best practice framework; for example, IT service providers, IT directors and managers, and CIOs.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• learn the value of ITIL principles for improving efficiencies within the IT department of an organization
• learn the 11 core ITIL principles and their related functions • learn how to make the Service Deck an efficient communication channel between users and the
IT service provider • learn the essential ITIL definitions • learn how to prepare for certification by completing a sample ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate
examination Course Content
ITIL Service Support - Keeping It Running
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ITIL Service Support - Adapting To Change
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Anyone working in IT Services and requiring more information about the ITIL best practice framework; for example, IT service providers, IT directors and managers, and CIOs.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• learn the value of ITIL principles for improving efficiencies within the IT department of an organization
• learn the 11 core ITIL principles and their related functions • learn how to make the Service Deck an efficient communication channel between users and the
IT service provider • learn the essential ITIL definitions • learn how to prepare for certification by completing a sample ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate
examination Course Content
ITIL Service Support - Adapting To Change
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ITIL Service Delivery - Making It Available
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Anyone working in IT Services and requiring more information about the ITIL best practice framework; for example, IT service providers, IT directors and managers, and CIOs.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• learn the value of ITIL principles for improving efficiencies within the IT department of an organization
• learn the 11 core ITIL principles and their related functions • learn how to make the Service Deck an efficient communication channel between users and the
IT service provider • learn the essential ITIL definitions • learn how to prepare for certification by completing a sample ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate
examination Course Content
ITIL Service Delivery - Making It Available
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ITIL Service Delivery - Service Focus
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Anyone working in IT Services and requiring more information about the ITIL best practice framework; for example, IT service providers, IT directors and managers, and CIOs.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• learn the value of ITIL principles for improving efficiencies within the IT department of an organization
• learn the 11 core ITIL principles and their related functions • learn how to make the Service Deck an efficient communication channel between users and the
IT service provider • learn the essential ITIL definitions • learn how to prepare for certification by completing a sample ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate
examination Course Content
ITIL Service Delivery - Service Focus
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ITIL - ISEB Sample Exam
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Anyone working in IT Services and requiring more information about the ITIL best practice framework; for example, IT service providers, IT directors and managers, and CIOs.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• learn the value of ITIL principles for improving efficiencies within the IT department of an organization
• learn the 11 core ITIL principles and their related functions • learn how to make the Service Deck an efficient communication channel between users and the
IT service provider • learn the essential ITIL definitions • learn how to prepare for certification by completing a sample ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate
Prerequisites Knowledge of and experience with a procedural mainframe programming language, preferably COBOL, and knowledge of the z/OS environment.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand Java and the basic concepts of object orientation. • Understand Java's history and how it is different from programming languages traditionally used
Prerequisites Knowledge and experience of a procedural mainframe programming language, preferably COBOL. An understanding of Object Orientation, Java structures, and environments.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Understand Java as an alternative language to COBOL (Java structures will be compared and contrasted to their COBOL equivalents.)
• Use Java to extend enterprise systems to the Internet Course Content
Defining Data
Working with Classes
Subclasses and Arrays
Exceptions
Computation
Decisions and Loops
Basic G.U.I. Methods
Swing
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Java Data Access for the IBM Enterprise
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Experienced mainframe programmers, particularly COBOL programmers, or Java programmers new to the IBM enterprise environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of Java programming and an understanding of the IBM enterprise environment and the unique data structures it supports.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand Java datafile and database access, and I-O methods • Understand the special requirements and facilities to access the IBM Enterprise systems that
are unique data storage facilities • Understand Java beans as reusable objects and the functions of enterprise Java beans
Course Content
File I-O and Streams
Database Access
Accessing Enterprise Data
Java Beans
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JES Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
JES2 2.1 Series
JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and systems programmers requiring training in JES2 concepts & in particular starting and stopping JES2.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of the z/OS System.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able:
• Describe what JES2 is and how it is used • To initialize and terminate the JES2 subsystem
Course Content
Introduction to Spooling and JES2
JES2 Concepts and Facilities
JES2 Device Status and Job Processing Phases
JES2 Classes and Job Queue Characteristics
Starting, Stopping, and Restarting JES2
JES2 System Initialization and Shutdown Mastery Test
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Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and systems programmers requiring training in the monitoring of batch jobs on a JES2 system.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of the Z/OS System.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Monitor Batch Job related activity using JES2 Course Content
JES2 Command Format
Overview and Syntax of JES2 Commands
JES2 Printer and Initiator Display Commands
Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 Commands
Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 Mastery Test
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Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and systems programmers requiring training in using JES2 with scheduling batch jobs.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of the Z/OS System.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Use JES2 Commands to Assist in Scheduling Batch Jobs • Modify attributes associated with JES2 controlled devices
Course Content
JES2 Commands to Control Batch Jobs
JES2 Commands to Control Initiators
JES2 Commands to Control Printers
NJE Connectivity
Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs
Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs Mastery Test
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Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and systems programmers requiring skills and knowledge to resolve batch related JES2 problems.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of the Z/OS System.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify and Resolve Common JES2 Problems Associated with Running Batch Jobs Course Content
Spool Space Recovery
NJE Errors and Recovery
JES2 Checkpoint Concepts and Definition
JES2 Checkpoint Reconfiguration
JES2 Checkpoint and SysPlex
Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems Mastery Test
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Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and systems programmers requiring skills and knowledge to resolve system related JES2 problems.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of the Z/OS System.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify and Resolve Common JES2 System Related Problems Course Content
JES2 Data Set Requirements
JES2 Initialization
Common JES2 Initialization Problems
Shutdown Problems
Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems Mastery Test
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JES3 Series
JES3 Concepts and Commands
Duration 7 to 9 hours
Overview Audience
Operators of JES3 systems and other personnel requiring knowledge of JES3.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the MVS system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of a JES3 system • Recognise the various job stages • Recognise the JES3 commands to start, stop, control, and monitor the system • Recognise the JES3 commands to control output and printers
Course Content
Introduction to Spooling and JES3
JES3 Input Services
JES3 Main Services
JES3 Output Services
JES3 Expanded Services
JES3 Utilities and Initialization
JES3 Command Format, Part 1
JES3 Command Format, Part 2
JES3 Command Format, Part 3
JES3 Command Format, Part 4
ESA - Changes To JES3 Commands
A Test on JES3 lessons
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JCL Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
Job Control Language (JCL) 2.1 Series
JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and programmers who need to use JCL in their job requirements.
Prerequisites Good knowledge of the z/OS Operating System.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Write simple batch jobs using fundamental statements and parameters Course Content
Introduction to z/OS JCL
Working with the JOB Statement
Working with the EXEC Statement
Working with the DD Statement
Introduction to z/OS JCL Mastery Test
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JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, application programmers, or system programmers who require an in-depth knowledge of JCL.
Prerequisites Datatrain - Introduction to z/OS JCL, or some experience and understanding of JCL basics.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Create and access special data sets in batch jobs using parameters to accommodate a wide range of data set types
Course Content
Working with Generation Data Groups
Concatenating Data Sets and Using Dummy Data Sets
Working with Tapes
Using Temporary Data Sets
Passing Parameters and Using Backward References
Using Additional DD Statement Parameters
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JCL (z/OS) - Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL 2.1
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, application programmers, or system programmers who are required to resolve JCL problems.
Prerequisites Datatrain - Introduction to z/OS JCL, or some experience and understanding of JCL basics.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to use job control statements to:
• Control batch processing through conditional checking • Determine when a batch program has abnormally ended • Resolve various types of batch problems
Course Content
Using Conditional JCL
Using Advanced Conditional JCL Logic
Handling Errors and Abends
Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL Mastery Test
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JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Senior operators, application programmers, or system programmers who work with JCL that contains procedures and/or JES2 Control statements.
Prerequisites It is assumed that the student has successfully completed the Datatrain courses Scheduling Batch Jobs Using Different Data Set Types and Using JCL Statements to Identify and Resolve Batch Problems.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Write and use Procedures in batch processing • Use Symbolic substitution in JCL • Manage batch output through JCL • Code JES2 Control statements
Course Content
Working with Procedures
Using Symbols in JCL and Procedure Modification
Advanced Control of Output to JES
Using JES2 Control Statements
Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements Mastery Test
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Linux Curriculum
Linux Series
Introduction to Linux
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
System operators and other personnel new to the Linux environment.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the landmarks in a brief history of the Linux Operating System • Recognise the user interface and common commands • Identify shell syntax, usage, and utilities • Identify how to communicate with other users in a multiuser system
Course Content
Getting Started with Linux
Using the Shell
Shell Utilities
Communicating with Other Users
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The Linux File System
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
System operators and other personnel requiring knowledge of hierarchical file systems and the manipulation of files under Linux.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Linux.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the structure of a hierarchical file system • Enter basic file system navigation and manipulation commands • Explain how file permissions and security are implemented • Identify how a Linux file system is managed
Course Content
File System Basics
Navigating the File System
File System Security
File System Management Utilities
The Linux File System Mastery Test
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Editing with vi
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
System operators and other personnel who are new to the Linux environment and the VI text editor distributed with Linux.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Linux.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to:
• Create, edit, and save text files with the VI editor • Move through large text files efficiently • Manipulate large blocks of text with operations such as cut, paste, search, and replace • Sort data inside a text file • Call external filters • Write macros
Course Content
vi Basics I
vi Basics II
Advanced vi
Editing with vi Mastery Test
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Linux Shell Programming
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
System operators and other personnel who are new to the Linux environment and require knowledge on writing shell scripts.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Linux.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to:
• Use the shell as a programming tool • Manipulate custom and standard shell variables • Use statements like IF and WHILE for program flow control • Write simple and advanced programs using shell scripts
Course Content
Concepts
Flow Control
Advanced Topics
Linux Shell Programming Mastery Test
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Linux Operations
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
System operators and other personnel who are new to the Linux environment and require knowledge on managing processes and log files, and customizing the user interface.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Linux.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concept of a process under Linux • Recognise background commands and process control • Identify how to locate and review log files available in Linux • Recognise the options and facilities available for customizing the shell
Course Content
Linux Processes
Log Files, Errors, and Status
Customizing the Shell
Linux Operations Mastery Test
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Miscellaneous Curriculum
Miscellaneous Series
CMOS
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Operations Personnel.
Prerequisites Students have an understanding of general IBM Hardware and software technology.
Objectives After completion students should be able to:
• Understand the CMOS processor structure • Know the terms • Understand the HMC • Understand the Views
Course Content
CMOS Introduction
The Hardware Management Console (HMC)
Views
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CONTROL-T
Duration 16 to 20 hours
Overview Audience
These modules cater for the student who requires practical operations experience using a tape management system.
Prerequisites Working knowledge of OS/390 Operations and JCL, TSO/E and ISPF.
Objectives This course provides a detailed introduction to the Control-T product and how it is used to manage removable media. The student is led through an introduction of the Control-T components and facilities. Each component that is involved in the operation of the tape management system.
Course Content
Introduction to Control-T
Control-T Components, Part 1 of 3
Control-T Components, Part 2 of 3
Control-T Components, Part 3 of 3
Control-T On-line Facility, Part 1 of 5
Control-T On-line Facility, Part 2 of 5
Control-T On-line Facility, Part 3 of 5
Control-T On-line Facility, Part 4 of 5
Control-T On-line Facility, Part 5 of 5
Real-Time Environment
Operations & Utilities
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ES/9000 Hardware Overview
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Any personnel wishing to become familiar with ES/9000 hardware.
Prerequisites Good understanding of general IBM hardware, software, terminology and concepts.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise and describe the functions of the hardware components of the ES/9000 • Manage and monitor the complex using the relevant hardware frames • Recognise System and Master console message types
Course Content
Overview of the ES/9000 Complex
Managing & Operating the ES/9000 Complex
Monitoring & Recovering the ES/9000
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MLPF Operations
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Junior to Senior Operators new to MLPF.
Prerequisites Good knowledge of the MVS, Operating System, Hardware and Hardware configurations.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the concepts of partitioning and the concepts of MLPF • Use the Service Processor • Know the relevant MLPF frames to perform the operator tasks Power On, SYSIML, IPL,
SADUMP, PSW Rest Course Content
Multiple Logical Processor Feature Overview
Using the Service Processor
Power On & SYSIML
Defining LPARs
LPAR Operations
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NCL Essentials
Duration 5 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Operators and Programmers requiring a knowledge of NCL
Prerequisites An understanding of Programming and Mainframe Computing
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe NCL execution concepts • Write, Debug, and Read NCL procedures • Issue NET/MASTER, VTAM or system commands from procedures • Create panel definitions using Edit and Panel Services • Perform simple file processing on a user database • Explain the concepts of a variable • List the system level procedures in NET/MASTER and explain their function
Course Content
NCL Features, Facilities, & Execution Concepts
NCL Syntax
Variable Isolation, Substitution & Manipulation
NCL Control Statements
NCL Processing within Procedures
Terminal Communication
Edit Services
Panel Services
NCL Dependant Processing
Built-in Functions
Arithmetic in NCL
File Processing
Vartables
System Level Facilities
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NET/Master Essentials
Duration 6 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, Programmers, and other Interested Personnel who need to have an overview or practical knowledge of NET/MASTER.
Prerequisites Good understanding of Network Hardware, Software, Concepts and Terminology of a MVS Operating System.
Objectives After completing this Course the student will be able to:
• Understand the functions of NET/MASTER • Manage and Monitor the Network by using the Network Services Option • Effectively use the various panels available • Transmit files through the Network using
Course Content
Introduction to NET/MASTER
Operator Control Services (OCS)
File Transmission Services
Broadcast Services
Information Services
Network Services (Part One)
Network Services (Part Two)
Network Services (Part Three)
Network Services (Part Four)
Network Services (Part Five)
Multiple Application Interface (MAI)
AOM ESF Overview
Creating an ESF Ruleset
Creating an ESF Rule
Creating an ESF Timer
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OPC/A Concepts & Facilities
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, Programmers, Schedulers etc, who need to have an overview or practical knowledge of OPC/A.
Prerequisites A good understanding of the MVS Operating System
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the concepts of OPC/A • Utilize the facilities of OPC/A to improve the running of the MVS System • Recognise the various OPC/A Screens and use the Commands to move through the menus
Course Content
OPC/A Overview
OPC/A Features
OPC/A Dialogs
OPC/A Restart & Recovery
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OPC/ESA Fundamentals
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who have prior knowledge of OPC/A and want an overview of the ESA version.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of MVS, job processing and the basics of OPC/A.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student should be able to:
• Describe the functions of OPC/ESA • Describe and define OPC/ESA resources • Describe a Batch Loader and understand its use • Operate OPC/ESA, including recovery and maintenance
Course Content
OPC/ESA Functions
OPC/ESA Resources
The Batch Loader
Operating OPC/ESA
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PR/SM Concepts & Facilities
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Junior to Senior Operators new to PR/SM.
Prerequisites Good knowledge of the MVS Operating System, Hardware and Hardware configurations.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the concepts of partitioning and the concepts of PR/SM • Learn PR/SM Commands and when to use them • Read the status of Processor Complex from the Hardware frames
Course Content
Processor Resource System Manager (PR/SM) Overview
IBM 3206 Display Station Overview
LPAR Operations - Part 1
LPAR Operations - Part 2
LPAR Operations - Part 3
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VM/ESA Overview
Duration 2 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who need to upgrade their VM skills to VM/ESA.
Prerequisites Knowledge of VM.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how Guest Operating Systems are run • Identify how VM is started • Recognise the changes between VM/SP, VM/XA, and VM/ESA
Course Content
VM/ESA Overview
VM/ESA IPL
VM/ESA Guests
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4400 ACS Operations
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Computer Personnel who wish to become familiar with the operation of the 4400 ACS complex.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of MVS, JES and Data Storage.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student should be able to:
• Identify hardware and software components of the ACS • Perform routine ACS functions • Perform simple ACS recovery actions • Competently operate a 4400 ACS
Course Content
Overview of 4400 ACS & HSC Components
Hardware Operations
Software Components
Managing the ACS Complex
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FileAID
Duration 5 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and senior programmers alike can benefit from this topic, increasing their productivity and quality
Prerequisites Those doing the course should have a good understanding of basic programming principles. Also, an understanding of their programming environment would be useful.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Use FileAid in assisting in the programming process • Configure FileAid to their specifications • Be familiar with the various utilities available • Have a basic understanding of FileAid Batch
Course Content
Introduction
Options 0, 1 & 2
Utilities, Part I
Utilities, Part 2
Options 5-10
Overview of Primary & Line Commands
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SAS Programming
Duration 18 to 22 hours
Overview Audience
Users, Programmers, or Operators interested in learning about SAS programming.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of Computers and the nature of Programming Languages is beneficial but not required.
Objectives This course is aimed at computer novices and experienced personnel alike to give a sound platform for SAS applications development. Most SAS programming concepts are explored with instructional text, diagrams, examples, and simulations.
Course Content
An Introduction to SAS
Intro to the Data Step
DATA Statement & List Input
Column & Formatted Input
Pointer Controls & Line Holders
Assignment Statements
IF-THEN, ELSE Statements
DO & END Statements
Array Processing
SAS Functions
Date & Time in SAS
SET, MERGE & UPDATE
FILE & PUT Statements
SAS Log & Errors
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Intro to the PROC Step
Statements in PROC Step
The CONTENTS Procedure
The PRINT Procedure
PROC SORT and BY Group Processing
The FORMAT Procedure
The MEANS & SUMMARY Procedures
The FREQ Procedure
The PLOT Procedure
The CHART Procedure
The TABULATE Procedure
SAS/GRAPH Basics
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WebSphere Applications Server
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Systems programmers requiring the knowledge and skills to install, customize and manage the administration of the WebSphere Application Server on the OS/390 platform.
Prerequisites How to use OS/390 UNIX would be an advantage.
Objectives After completing the course the student should be able to install and customize the WebSphere Application Server product on the OS/390 platform and manage its ongoing administration. This includes the HTTP Server (Web Server) and the Java Servlet Engine (Application Server).
Course Content
Installing the HTTP Web Server
Customizing the Web Server (HTTPD.CONF)
Security Considerations and Reporting
Customizing the Application Server (JAVA Servlet Engine)
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WebSphere MQ
Duration 6 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers and other personnel interested in the concept of implementing a message queuing solution to link applications using the IBM WebSphere MQ product.
Prerequisites An exposure to COBOL programming would be advantageous.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be familiar with:
• The concept of message queuing and the basic components of the IBM WebSphere MQ product.
• The generic syntax of the WebSphere MQ application programming interface, elementary data items, structures and commands and how they are coded in COBOL.
• Messages and their uses in a WebSphere MQ application. • The different object types with WebSphere MQ and WebSphere MQ calls. • Trigger processing and the use of initiation queues and process definitions. • How WebSphere MQ can be used to allow remote applications to communicate in Distributed
Queuing Course Content
WebSphere MQ Family Overview, Part 1
WebSphere MQ Family Overview, Part 2
Introduction to WebSphere MQ
Application Programming Interface
Messages
Objects
Call Descriptions
Trigger Processing
Distributed Queue Management (DQM)
WebSphere MQ Publish/Subscribe, Part 1
WebSphere MQ Publish/Subscribe, Part 2
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MQSeries
Duration 5 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Application Programmers and other personnel interested in the concept of implementing a message queuing solution to 'link' applications, using the IBM MQSeries product.
Prerequisites An exposure to COBOL programming would be advantageous.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• The concept of message queuing, the basic components of the IBM MQSeries product, and the advantages of implementing an MQ solution
• The generic syntax of the MQSeries application programming Course Content
MQSeries Introduction
Application Programming Interface
MQSeries Messages
MQSeries Objects
MQI Call Descriptions
Trigger Processing
Distributed Queuing
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OMEGAMON Concepts & Commands
Duration 6 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, Programmers and other Interested Personnel who need to use OMEGAMON and to know the facilities available.
Prerequisites Good understanding of the MVS Operating System.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• Appreciate the concepts and benefits of OMEGAMON • Recognise the various OMEGAMON Screens and be able to use the Commands to move
through the menus • Master OMEGAMON to improve the running of the system
Operations personnel, systems administrators and others seeking knowledge of the operations features and functions of the CA Unicenter Framework product specific to the OS/390 platform.
Prerequisites Unicenter Basic Operations CBT, knowledge of OS/390 operations tasks, TSO and ISPF, and a basic understanding of the management of large-scale networks, including multiple operating systems and network devices.
Objectives After completing the course, the student should be able to:
• View events and take appropriate action within an OS/390 enterprise. • Understand the administration of Workload Management, Event Management, File
Management, Security Management, Problem Management, and Performance Management. • Understand the use of existing CA management applications (CA-1, CA-7, CA-MICS) and how
these can be used to manage an enterprise system with the mainframe as the centre of operations
Course Content
Unicenter TNG for OS/390 Overview
Operating System Preparation
Event Notification Facility (CAIENF)
Communication Between Unicenter Products
CA Services (CA-L-SERV)
Database Technology (DATACOM/TR)
Additional Utilities
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CICS Program Debugging and Dump Analysis
Duration 22 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and other personnel who require knowledge about debugging CICS programs and dump analysis.
Prerequisites Knowledge of basic coding in COBOL/VS, COBOL II, or PL/1.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the layout of a CICS formatted dump • Define the reason for a CICS application program abend • Identify the details of the application environment at the time of the error • Identify the IBM standard linkage convention and the use of registers, the base and
displacement addressing mechanism, and register save area chaining • Identify the program name and particular statement in error • Identify all the CICS areas, such as CWA, TWA, TCTUA, and EIB, associated with this task • Recognise the CALL chain within each load unit and the parameters associated with each CALL • Recognise the LINK chain between load units and the COMMAREAs associated with each
LINK • Define the contents of all application program variables in all active programs at the time of the
dump • Define the contents of the CICS internal trace table and auxiliary trace • Define the COBOL II run-time environment and its relationship with CICS • Recognise all the above information in an unformatted system dump and a CICS formatted
system dump or transaction dump • Identify how the Execution Diagnostic Facility is used to find the required information
dynamically
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Course Content
Introduction to CICS/ESA Debugging and Dump Analysis
Principle CICS Control Blocks and their Relationships
CICS Transaction Dump Layout
Locating CICS Areas of Interest
The CICS Trace Table
IBM Addressing and Use of Registers
Finding the COBOL Statement in Error
Finding the PL/1 Statement in Error
Locating Working-Storage Variables
Locating Linkage Section Variables and Indexes
Locating PL/1 Variables
Tracing Back from the Abend
The Execution Diagnostic Facility
Interpreting Data
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OS/390 Unix Curriculum
OS/390 Unix Series
Introduction to OS/390 UNIX
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
OS/390 (MVS) programmers requiring knowledge to use the UNIX environment on the OS/390 operating system.
Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS utilities, JCL, TSO, ISPF, and basic programming skills; prior knowledge of UNIX is not required.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify major concepts and key terms in UNIX • Define the hierarchical file system • Define the UNIX shell and scripts • Define the VI Editor
Course Content
UNIX Introduction
Hierarchical File System
UNIX Shell
Shell Scripts
VI Editor
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OS/390 UNIX Applications and Interfaces
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
OS/390 (MVS) programmers requiring knowledge to use the UNIX environment on the OS/390 operating system.
Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS utilities, JCL, TSO, and ISPF, basic programming skills, and basic knowledge of UNIX.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise OMVS TSO commands • Define the ISPF interface to the shell • Identify how to run batch processes • Identify programming language support under OS/390 UNIX • Identify the uses of major applications
Course Content
OMVS TSO Commands
ISPF Interface to the Shell
Batch Considerations
Application Programming and Language Support
OS/390 UNIX Applications
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OS/390 UNIX Customization and Administration
Duration 10 to 12 hours
Overview Audience
OS/390 (MVS) programmers requiring knowledge to install, customize, maintain, and perform administration tasks related to the UNIX components of the OS/390 operating system.
Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS utilities, JCL, and SMP/E.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the hierarchical file system structure • Identify the main installation tasks and data management • Define security considerations • Identify SMP/E and maintenance methodology • Define performance issues and problem diagnosis
Course Content
Installation, Customization, and Administration Overview
Installation Tasks
Managing Hierarchical Files
TCP/IP Customization
OS/390 UNIX Security
Process and Operations Management
OS/390 UNIX SMP/E Maintenance
Performance Issues and Problems
Daemons and Applications
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PL/1 Programming Curriculum
PL/1 Programming Series
PL/1 Fundamentals and Data Representation
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers who maintain and develop commercial and scientific PL/1 programs.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and experience with mainframe system architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the basics of a PL/1 program • Define data definitions • Recognise the operations and expressions • Identify arrays and data structures
Course Content
Elements of a PL/1 Program
Data Definitions - Arithmetic Data Types
Data Definitions - String Data Types
Operations and Expressions
Arrays and Data Structures
PL/1 Fundamentals and Data Representation Mastery Test
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PL/1 Program Design Techniques
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers who maintain and develop commercial and scientific PL/1 programs.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and experience with mainframe system architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define and understand program flow control • Define and understand iteration and looping • Identify the storage attributes • Understand and utilize built-in functions
Course Content
Program Flow Control
Iteration and Looping
Storage Attributes and Scope
Built-In Functions
PL/1 Program Design Techniques Mastery Test
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PL/1 Accessing Data in Files
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers who maintain and develop commercial and scientific PL/1 programs.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and experience with mainframe system architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how to access files • Recognise file processing methods • Identify condition and error handling
Course Content
Consecutive File Processing
Direct Access File Processing
Other File Processing Methods
Condition and Error Handling
PL/1 Accessing Data in Files Mastery Test
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PL/1 Preprocessor, Debugging and Advanced Coding
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers who maintain and develop commercial and scientific PL/1 programs.
Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and experience with mainframe system architecture.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• How to compile and run PL/1 programs • How to debug a PL/1 program • How to use the PL/1 Preprocessor • How to use advanced PL/1 coding techniques
Course Content
Compiling and Running PL/1 Programs
Debugging Your Program
PL/1 Preprocessor
Supplementary Coding Techniques
PL/1 Workshop
PL/1 Preprocessor, Debugging and Advanced Coding Mastery Test
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Power Systems Curriculum
AIX Fundamentals Series
AIX Fundamentals
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
New AIX Administrators or learners with an interest in understanding AIX environments.
Prerequisites No prior knowledge is assumed, however it is expected that the learner will have at least some familiarity with elements of IT infrastructure, e.g. servers, networks, storage.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the concepts and components of AIX • Manage typical AIX administration tasks • Understand how to access an AIX system • Describe how to use the vi editor and the shell • Describe commonly used utilities and commands
Course Content
Concepts of AIX
Getting Started with AIX
AIX Filesystems and the Logical Volume Manager
More AIX Concepts, Utilities, and Commands
AIX Fundamentals Mastery Test
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AIX Fundamentals for UNIX System Administrators
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
UNIX System Administrators with zero or minimal AIX knowledge.
Prerequisites Familiarity and knowledge of UNIX systems in an administrative role.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the components of AIX • Describe the role of the AIX administrator • Manage AIX on a day-to-day basis • Describe ways of improving AIX system performance • Identify, analyse, and resolve AIX system issues
Course Content
AIX Explained
AIX Systems - Management, Installation, and Backup
AIX Systems - Networking, Security, and Storage
AIX Systems - Performance
AIX Systems - Troubleshooting
AIX Fundamentals for UNIX System Administrators Mastery Test
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AIX Virtualization, VIO Server and Management
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
IT professionals whose job roles include creating and managing a virtualized AIX environment.
Prerequisites It is assumed that learners have a basic understanding of AIX and at least some minimum experience of managing an AIX system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the fundamentals of virtualization and IBM POWER • Understand the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) and its functions • Identify the differences between the HMC, IVM, and SDMC
Course Content
Virtualization Fundamentals
The Virtual I/O Server
HMC, IVM, and SDMC
AIX Virtualization, VIO Server and Management Mastery Test
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IBM i Fundamentals Series
IBM i Fundamentals
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
IT professionals who have no previous experience with IBM i.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify IBM i Hardware and Software Requirements • Access an IBM i System • Display IBM i System Activity Using Different System Interfaces • Describe how Data is Stored in an IBM i System
Course Content
IBM i System Introduction
Accessing the System and Help Facilities
Sample System Tasks via Different Interfaces
Object and File Management
IBM i Fundamentals Mastery Test
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Introduction to IBM i for System Operators
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
IT professionals who have IBM i Operations as part of their job roles.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand IBM i from an operations point of view • Understand the IBM Systems Director Navigator for i, and IBM i navigator interfaces • Identify operating system message queues • Identify commands and menus within the 5250 emulation
Course Content
IBM System Director Navigator for i
Using IBM i Navigator
5250 Emulation
Messaging
Introduction to IBM i for System Operators Mastery Test
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Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
IT professionals who need to perform IBM i operational tasks.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain ‘IBM i Fundamentals' and ‘Introduction to IBM i for System Operators' courses.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify IBM i workload types • Describe the processes involved in monitoring and managing IBM i workloads • Describe the monitoring and printing processes
Course Content
Types of IBM i Workloads
Working with IBM i Jobs
Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads
Monitoring and Controlling Printing
Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads Mastery Test
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IBM i System Administration Series
IBM i System Administration Fundamentals
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
IBM i System Administrators or those needing to perform administrator tasks.
Prerequisites Familiarity with the IBM i green screen command, IBM i Access for Windows and/or IBM i System Director Navigator is assumed.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the role of IBM i System Administrator • Identify tools used by Administrators • Effectively work with Management Central
Course Content
The Role of IBM i System Administrator
Configuration
System Tools
Working with Management Central
IBM i System Administration Fundamentals Mastery Test
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Security Implementation
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
IBM i System Administrators or those needing to perform administrator tasks.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the’ IBM i System Administration Fundamentals’ course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify security system values • Create and manage user profiles • Manage authorization • Implement security measures
Course Content
System Values and User Profiles
Authority Management
Security Auditing
Security Implementation Mastery Test
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Journal Management
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
IBM i System Administrators or those needing to perform administrator tasks.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the’ IBM i System Administration Fundamentals’ course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the journaling functions and types • Implement and manage journals • Recover and audit a journal • Identify and implement remote journaling options
Course Content
Functions and Types of Journaling
Implementing and Managing Journals
Journal Recovery and Audit
Remote Journaling
Journal Management Mastery Test
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Storage Management
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
IBM i System Administrators or those needing to perform administrator tasks.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the’ IBM i System Administration Fundamentals’ course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify storage management approaches and options • Understand the steps to set up redundancy
Course Content
IBM i Disk Storage Approach and Options for Storage Management
Redundancy
Storage Management Mastery Test
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Logical Partitioning and Virtualization
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
IBM i System Administrators or those needing to perform administrator tasks.
Prerequisites Successful completion of the’ IBM i System Administration Fundamentals’ course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe partitioning and virtualization concepts • Manage partitions using the HMC • Perform HMC administration tasks
Course Content
Partition Concepts
Partition Management
HMC
Logical Partitioning and Virtualization Mastery Test
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IBM i Programming Fundamentals Series
CL Programming
Duration 6 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, system programmers, system operators, and other personnel requiring a basic knowledge of Control Language (CL) programming.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing and IBM i operations; knowledge of IBM i programming concepts would also be beneficial.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of Control Language programming • Identify the variables utilized in a Control Language program • Identify how to control the processing of a Control Language program • Recognise the methods to access other programs from a Control Language program • Identify how to pass information from one Control Language program to another
Course Content
Introduction to Control Language Programming (CLP)
CL Program Function and Structure
CL Variables
CL Program Control Processing
CALL, CALLPRC, TFRCTL, and RETURN Commands
Passing Parameters
CL Programming Mastery Test
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CL Programming Functions and Messaging
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers, system programmers and operators, and other personnel writing and updating Control Language (CL) programs.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CL Programming’ course or equivalent experience.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify built in functions (%SUBSTRING, %SWITCH, etc.) • Identify how to retrieve job and system values into a CL program • Define Program Message Queues • Recognise message types • Identify how to monitor for system messages sent to your CL program • Identify how to send various message types through the system by using CL programs
Course Content
CL Built-in Functions
Retrieving Values into a CL Program
CL Program Message Queues
Sending Messages with a CL Program
CL Programming Functions and Messaging Mastery Test
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IBM i Application Programming Introduction Series
DB2 for IBM i - Introduction for Programmers
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
This course is intended for new programmers, with some existing operational knowledge of databases and the workings of the IBM i system, who will be writing programs which access the IBM i database. At the completion of the course the student will have a basic understanding of the IBM i system's data file specifications (DDS) for both Physical and Logical files. This course is not intended to teach the basic operations of IBM i system and its usage. The course does not teach the actual creation of the database; neither are the steps such as editing and compiling a database file, and retrieving data using a programming language, covered in the course.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the IBM i operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the purpose of a Physical file • Explain the usage of a Logical file • Use IBM i database terminology when referencing database files • Explain the use of trigger programs • List the 3 basic ways programs access files • Understand how program access files • Know which files can have keys defined • List the basic methods SQL can be used to access the database • Identify, read, and understand the basic elements of the DDS code for a Physical file • Identify, read, and understand the basic elements of the DDS code for a Logical file
Course Content
Introduction to DB2 for IBM i
Record Level Access and SQL
Introduction to Physical Files
Introduction to Logical Files
DB2 for IBM i - Introduction for Programmers Mastery Test
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IBM i RPG Series
RPG/400 Introduction
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to RPG programming in a Green-Screen Environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the IBM i operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of RPG Programming, including the structure of RPG, the RPG cycle, and the flow of control through an RPG program
• Identify specification sheets • Recognise RPG data types, opcodes, and indicators • Identify variables and constants • Define the functioning of arrays, elements, and data structures • Recognise RPG/400 naming standards • Identify functioning indicators and major groups of indicators • Identify how to use and avoid certain indicators
Course Content
Introduction to RPG/400 Programming Language
Overview of the RPG/400 Language
Data Types
Arrays and Data Structures
Naming Standards and Indicators
Advanced Indicators
RPG/400 Introduction Mastery Test
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RPG/400 Coding
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 coding.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the IBM i operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the essentials of arithmetic operations and the parts of the C specification by using the ADD operation
• Define the functioning of the MOVE and the MOVEL operations • Identify how to code arithmetic operations SUB, MULT, DIV, MVR, and Z-ADD • Recognise RPG/400 figurative constants and the correct usage of date and time functions
Course Content
Calculation Specifications
Operation Codes - ADD as an Introduction
Operation Codes - Rounding and Resulting Indicators
Operation Codes - MOVE and MOVEL
Operation Codes - Arithmetic, Constants, and Date and Time
RPG/400 Coding Mastery Test
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RPG/400 Programming
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 programming in a Green-Screen Environment
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the IBM i operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the RPG/400 program cycle • Identify the process to stop a program using the LR indicator and the Return (RETRN) opcode • Define the basics of structured programming • Identify how to affect the flow of control by using indicators and structured opcodes
Course Content
Introducing the RPG Cycle
Structured Programming - Flow of Control
Structured Programming - Iteration
RPG Advanced Indicators
RPG/400 Programming Mastery Test
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RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG Interactive Programming in a Green-Screen environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the IBM i operating system
Objectives After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe how RPG Uses Display Files for 5250 Communication Purposes • Describe the Code Used to Create a Simple RPG Program • Identify the RPG Code Required for Screen Input and Output • Describe how Subroutines are Invoked From RPG Code • Identify the RPG Code used to Update Database Records
Course Content
Display Files
Display and Read
Multiple Screens
RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction Mastery Test
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RPG/400 Advanced Workstation Programming
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG Interactive Programming in a Green-Screen Environment.
Prerequisites Have completed the Datatrain RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction course or equivalent.
Objectives After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Describe how Data is Accessed Using Logical Files, Open Query File, and SQL • Identify the Tasks used to Configure Your RPG Programming Environment • Code a Simple RPG Program
Course Content
Subroutines
Advanced Database and SQL Programming
Programming Environment
Programming Specification and Documentation
RPG/400 Advanced Workstation Programming Mastery Test
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IBM i Query Series Database Basics and the Need for Query Duration
3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about creating reports with the IBM Query for i facility.
Prerequisites Knowledge of IBM i concepts.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe the tasks that can be performed by IBM Query for i • Identify the components that comprise a database • Explain how database files and records are configured
Course Content
What is Query?
Database Concepts
How Files are Defined to the System
Description of the Example Database
Database Basics and the Need for Query Mastery Test
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Creating a Simple Query Duration
5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about creating reports with the IBM Query for i facility.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain Database Basics and the Need for Query course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe the importance of joining files when creating a query • Identify the steps used to create a simple query • Define output options for print and spool queries • Display query reports that reside on spool
Course Content
Joining Files
Query Creation Basics
Output Options and Saving Your Query
Viewing a Query from a Spool File
Creating a Simple Query Mastery Test
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Advanced Query Features and Management Duration
5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring more detailed knowledge about creating and managing reports with the IBM Query for i facility.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain Creating a Simple Query course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe how query report values can be calculated • Sort and sequence data displayed in a query report • Identify tasks that can be performed against queries • Describe how The Data File Utility manages database records • Explain performance considerations when dealing with queries
Course Content
Creating Advanced Queries
Managing Queries
Using the Data File Utility with Queries
Tips on Using Queries
Advanced Query Features and Management Mastery Test
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Rational Developer for System z Curriculum
Rational Developer for System z Series
Rational Developer for System z Basics
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Although designed for application development personnel preparing to use IBM Rational Developer for System z (RDz), this course is also an excellent introduction to IBM Rational Developer for System z for anyone needing to know the basics: from management to application testers.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses:
• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise environment • z/OS Concepts and Components
or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe how RDz is used • Identify RDz components and features • Describe the steps associated with implementing RDz • Describe the purpose of RDz Workspaces and Projects
Course Content
Introduction to Rational Developer for System z
Getting started with Rational Developer for System z
Working with Datasets and Jobs
Rational Developer for System z Basics Mastery Test
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Creating and Managing Applications Using RDz
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Designed for application development personnel preparing to use IBM Rational Developer for System z.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses:
• Rational Developer for System z Basics or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this module the student should be able to describe how:
• Applications can be developed using RDz • Applications are executed, tested and debugged using RDz • DB2, CICS and IMS applications are developed under RDz
Course Content
Creating Applications
Testing and Debugging Applications
RDz with DB2, CICS and IMS
Creating and Managing Applications Using RDz Mastery Test
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REXX Curriculum
REXX Series
Introduction to the REXX Programming Language
Duration 2 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and an understanding of the fundamentals of programming in REXX.
Prerequisites An understanding of data processing concepts and some basic programming skills.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify the features of the REXX Programming Language. • Describe the major elements of a REXX program. • Identify the common terms, variables and operators used in REXX
Course Content
Basic Features of the REXX Language
Executing REXX Programs in TSO/E
REXX Terms, Variables, and Operators
Introduction to the REXX Programming Language Mastery Test
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REXX Keyword Instructions
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and an understanding of the fundamentals of programming in REXX.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of data processing concepts, some basic programming skills and completion of the Introduction to REXX course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify and use Conversational and - Variable Management Keyword Instructions • Identify and use Conditional Flow Keyword Instructions • Identify and use looping structures • Identify and use Execution control, Branching and Debugging Keyword Instructions
Course Content
REXX Conversational and Variable Management Instructions
Logic Flow - Conditional Processing
Logic Flow - Looping
Execution Control Instructions
REXX Keyword Instructions Mastery Test
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REXX Built-In Functions
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and an understanding of the fundamentals of programming in REXX.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of data processing concepts, some basic programming skills and completion of the Introduction to REXX and REXX Keywords Instructions courses or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe and use REXX Built-In Functions • Identify and use String Functions • Identify and use Text and Word Functions • Identify and use Numeric, Justification and Conversion Functions • Identify and use Environmental Functions • Identify and use File Processing Functions
Course Content
String Functions
Text and Word Functions
Numeric, Justification and Conversion Functions
REXX Environment Functions
File Processing Functions
REXX Built-In Functions Mastery Test
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REXX with z/OS and TSO/E
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Operations and programming staff that will be using REXX on the z/OS (or OS/390) platform.
Prerequisites An understanding of REXX programming fundamentals or the Introduction to REXX, REXX Keywords Instructions , and REXX Built-In Functions courses, or equivalent REXX experience.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify and Use TSO/E REXX Commands • Use the EXECIO File Control Command • Identify and Use TSO/E External Functions • Identify and Use Some of the z/OS and Vendor Host Command Environments
Course Content
REXX Execution and Buffer Control Commands
TSO/E File Control
TSO/E External Functions
z/OS Host Command Environments
REXX with z/OS and TSO/E Mastery Test
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SDSF Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) 2.1 Series
SDSF Concepts and Operation 2.1
Duration 7 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
Operations, programming, and technical support personnel requiring an overview of SDSF functionality and operation.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of z/OS concepts and JES operation.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• List the main functions of SDSF • Navigate through and interact with SDSF screens • Configure SDSF screen data • Use logs to display system activity • Control the operation of the SDSF product
Course Content
Introduction to SDSF
Interacting with SDSF
Filtering Screen Data
Searching For and Reconfiguring Data
Operating the SDSF Server
Accessing and Interpreting Log Data
SDSF Concepts and Operation Mastery Test
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Using SDSF to Control Job Processing 2.1
Duration 6 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Operations and programming staff that use SDSF to monitor and manipulate batch job activity.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain SDSF Concepts and Operation course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Display job, started task and TSO user activity • Modify the attributes of jobs • Control the system components associated with job workflow
Course Content
Displaying Job Activity
Modifying Job Attributes
Managing Job Workflow
Controlling Job Initiation
Controlling Individual Job Activity
Using SDSF to Control Job Processing Mastery Test
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Using SDSF to Display, Manipulate and Print Job Output 2.1
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Operations and programming staff that use SDSF to display and print held and non-held output.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain SDSF Concepts and Operation course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Display and interpret Output Queue data • Update output attributes • Control output processing • Recognise printer characteristics • Manipulate output printing
Course Content
Displaying Job Output
Modifying Output Attributes
Displaying and Modifying Printer Attributes
Controlling Printer Activity
Using SDSF to Display, Manipulate and Print Job Output Mastery Test
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Using SDSF to Manage System Resources and Devices 2.1
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Operations and programming staff that use SDSF to monitor and manage JES2 resources.
Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain SDSF Concepts and Operation course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Display and manipulate IBM Health Checks • Identify JES2 resource shortages • Respond to WTOR and action messages • Display JES2 spool volume activity • Perform a JES2 spool offload • Display and manipulate JES2 node and line characteristics
Course Content
Monitoring System Health
Handling JES2 Resources and System Requests
Controlling Spool
Managing Network Activity
Using SDSF to Manage System Resources and Devices Mastery Test
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Security Curriculum
Introduction to Mainframe Security Series
Introduction to Mainframe Security
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Introductory modules are provided for any personnel requiring an introduction to mainframe security for z/OS, z/VM or z/VSE. Later modules are specifically for security administrators and z/OS system auditors.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment’ Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe the resources that need to be secured on the mainframe • Explain the role of External Security Managers • Describe the purpose of the Logon ID • Identify the z/OS system products used for recording security-related data • Describe z/OS security audit requirements • Describe how the Authorized Program Facility is used to secure sensitive services
Course Content
Mainframe Security Basics
z/OS Security Administration
z/OS Security Auditing and Recording
z/OS Authorized Program Facility
Introduction to Mainframe Security Mastery Test
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CA ACF2™ Series
CA ACF2™ - Introduction
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge of the use of CA ACF2™ Security Server on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe how ACF2 users, data set rules, and resources rules are used • Identify the interfaces that are used to access ACF2 • Log into ACF2 • Identify and interpret logonid records • Define their logonid record
Course Content
Introduction to CA ACF2™ Security
User Interfaces to CA ACF2™ Security
System Access Using CA ACF2™ Security
Introduction Mastery Test
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CA ACF2™ - Protecting Data Integrity
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge about the use of the CA ACF2™ Security Server (ACF2) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ course and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how system data is protected by using data set rules • Define data set rules • Code Role Based Access Rules • Recognise data set rule parameters • Identify how data set rules are maintained by using ACF2 commands and ISPF panels •
Course Content
Defining Basic Data Set Rules
Control Statements and Other Parameters
Maintaining Data Set Rules Using CA ACF2™ Commands
Maintaining Data Set Rules Using ISPF Panels
Protecting Data Integrity Mastery Test
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CA ACF2™ - Protecting System Access
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge about the use of the CA ACF2™ Security Server (ACF2) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ course and knowledge of the use of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the structure of a logonid record • Define logonid records used to protect system access • Identify and define special and privileged users • Enter ACF2 operator commands to modify logonid definitions
Course Content
CA ACF2™ Logonid Database Record Fields
Defining Users to CA ACF2™
Changing Logonid Definitions
Defining Special and Privileged Logonids
Protecting System Access Mastery Test
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CA ACF2™ - Defining Environment Controls
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge about the use of the CA ACF2™ Security Server (ACF2) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ and ‘CA ACF2™ Protecting Data Integrity’, and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define Scope lists and Shift records • Define Source and Role cross reference records • Identify and define SAF resources • Manage Global System Option records
Course Content
Defining Scope and Shift Records
Defining Cross Reference Records
SAF and CA ACF2™ Resources
CA ACF2™ GSO Options and Commands
Defining Environment Controls Mastery Test
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CA ACF2™ - Protecting General Resources
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge about the use of the CA ACF2™ Security Server (ACF2) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ and ‘CA ACF2™ Protecting Data Integrity’, and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how system resources are protected • Define resource rules • Identify common resource classes • Create Role Based rule sets • Identify how resource rules are maintained by using ACF2 commands and ISPF panels
Course Content
Protecting General Resources
Defining Infostorage Database Rules
Maintaining General Resource Rules Using CA ACF2™ Commands
Maintaining General Resource Rules Using ISPF Panels
Protecting General Resources Mastery Test
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CA ACF2™ - Maintaining ACF2™
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Systems programmers, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge about the use of CA ACF2™ (ACF2) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ course and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how ACF2 databases are managed • Define operator privileges • Enter authorized CA ACF2™ operator commands • Identify common ACF2 utilities • Identify common ACF2 reports
Course Content
CA ACF2™ Database Backups
CA ACF2™ Operator Commands and Authorities
CA ACF2™ Utilities and Reports
CA ACF2™ - Maintaining CA ACF2™ Mastery Test
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CA ACF2™ - For Auditors
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Auditors, and other personnel requiring CA ACF2™ auditing knowledge on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ course and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define security auditing objectives • Identify how to set audit controls for users, data sets, and resources • Create and interpret audit and logging reports
Course Content
CA ACF2™ Auditing Functions
CA ACF2™ Auditing Controls
CA ACF2™ Auditing Report Parameters
CA ACF2™ Auditing Reports
CA ACF2™ - For Auditors Mastery Test
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RACF Series
Defining Users to RACF
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators and anyone requiring knowledge about the use of the Security Server (RACF) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Know how to use TSO and ISPF and have an understanding of data sets and basic security issues.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe how RACF protects a z/OS environment • Describe how RACF uses profiles to define and control access to resources. • Identify and use RACF commands through TSO • Identify describe the use of the RACF batch and programming interfaces • Describe the use and structure of group profiles • Identify and use the commands available to maintain group profiles • Maintain group profiles through the RACF ISPF Interface • Describe a user profile and its structure • List the commands used to define and maintain user profiles • Use the CONNECT and REMOVE RACF commands • Describe the effect of Group and Class Authorities on user administration privileges • Use Attributes and Authorities to delegate RACF administration responsibilities
Course Content
Introduction to RACF
RACF Interfaces
Defining Group Profiles to RACF
Defining User Profiles to RACF
Connecting Users, Groups and Administration Authorities
Defining Users to RACF Mastery Test
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Protecting System Resources Using RACF
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators and anyone requiring knowledge about the use of the Security Server (RACF) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Know how to use TSO and ISPF and have an understanding of data sets and basic security issues.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe the difference between Generic and Discrete Profiles and when they are used • Code the commands used to maintain Data Set Profiles. • Use the RACF ISPF Interface to Maintain Data Set Profiles • Describe the types of data set access that can be defined • Use the PERMIT command to define data set access lists • Use the RACF ISPF interface to define data set access lists • Maintain group profiles through the RACF ISPF Interface • Describe and identify RACF General Resources • Use the RACF General Resource Commands • Define access lists for RACF General Resources • Define and describe the use of UIDs and GIDs • Define and Maintain z/OS UNIX File Permissions • Invoke and use ISHELL to maintain z/OS UNIX file permissions
Course Content
Defining Data Set Profiles
Controlling Access to Data Sets
Protecting and Controlling Access to General Resources
Protecting UNIX resources
Protecting System Resources Using RACF Mastery Test
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RACF for System Administrators and Auditors
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and others requiring knowledge about the use of the Security Server (RACF) on the z/OS platform.
Prerequisites Knowledge of TSO and ISPF and an understanding of data sets and basic security issues.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify and Set Options that Control System Functions • Identify and Set Options that Control Administrative Functions • List the processes required to achieve standard Auditing objectives of a z/OS environment • Use the RACF facilities available to achieve z/OS Auditing objectives • Describe and specify Auditing Controls • Describe and Define Auditing Options • Describe and Run RACF Utilities • Identify DSMON Reports
Course Content
RACF System Options
Auditing Objectives and Facilities
Auditing Controls and Options
RACF Utilities and Reports
RACF for Auditors Mastery Test
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Service Oriented Architecture Curriculum
Service Oriented Architecture Series
Service Oriented Architecture
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Any IT staff that are interested in, or will be involved with, SOA projects.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the function of SOA elements • List the benefits of implementing SOA • List SOA implementation best practices • Explain the need for SOA governance and security
Course Content
Service Oriented Architecture Essentials
Service Oriented Architecture in Action
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Tandem Curriculum
Tandem Series
Introduction to Tandem
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who require knowledge of Tandem basic architecture, hardware, and software tools.
Prerequisites Knowledge of computer basics.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of Tandem architecture • Identify the Guardian 90 Operating System • Recognise the various hardware components of a Tandem system • Identify the functions and capabilities of the Text Editor • Recognise Text Edit commands
Course Content
Introduction to Tandem
Non-Stop Kernel Introduction
The Text Editor
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Advanced Command Language
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring the ability to code in Tandem Advanced Command Language (TACL).
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the uses of TACL • Identify how TACL programs are coded
Course Content
TACL Concepts and Commands
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Tandem Backup and Restore Utility
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem Backup and Restore Utility.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Tandem.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the use of TANDEM Backup and Restore utilities • Recognise a variety of Backup and Restore options
Course Content
Using the Backup and Restore Utility Programs
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Tandem Command Interpreter Monitor
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the Command Interpreter Monitor (CMON).
Prerequisites Operations knowledge of the Tandem system and TACL commands.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the functions of CMON • Define the CMON process
Course Content
The Command Interpreter Monitor
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Tandem Communications Introduction
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Communications Management Interface.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Tandem.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify the use of the TANDEM Communications Management Interface.
Course Content
Introduction to Communications, CMI, and 6100
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Tandem Communications Subsystems
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Communications Subsystems (CSS).
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to define the concept of the TANDEM 6100 CSS.
Course Content
Communications Subsystems (CSS)
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Tandem Distributed Systems Management
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of Tandem Distributed Systems Management (DSM).
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the DSM Architecture and Environment • Recognise some DSM tools
Course Content
Distributed Systems Management
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Tandem DSAP and DCOM Utilities
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Disk Space Analysis Program and/ or the Disk Compression Program.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Tandem.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the use of the Tandem Disk Space Analysis Program • Identify the use of the Tandem Disk Compression Program
Course Content
DSAP/DCOM
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Tandem File Utility Program
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem File Utility Program.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Tandem.
Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Identify the use of the TANDEM File Utility program • Recognise a variety of FUP commands
Course Content
File Utility Program, Part 1
File Utility Program, Part 2
File Utility Program, Part 3
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Guardian Principles Advanced
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring advanced knowledge of the Guardian operating system.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the Guardian operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Identify Guardian architecture • Define the Guardian work process • Identify how the Operating System works
Course Content
Guardian Internals
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Tandem Hardware
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the hardware related to the Himalaya range of processors.
Prerequisites Knowledge of computer systems.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify Tandem hardware.
Course Content
VLX Hardware, Cyclone Hardware, and Peripherals
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Himalaya S-Series Range
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the hardware related to the Himalaya S-Series range of processors.
Prerequisites Knowledge of computer systems and previous Tandem systems.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify the features of the Himalaya S-Series range of processors.
Course Content
Himalaya S-Series Range
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Tandem Measure
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of Tandem Measure.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to use Tandem Measure.
Course Content
The Use of Performance Statistics
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Tandem Mediacom
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of Mediacom.
Prerequisites Operations knowledge of the Tandem system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the functions of Mediacom • Identify the advantages of using DSM/TC Tape Management • Recognise some common Mediacom commands
Course Content
Mediacom
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Tandem Pathway
Duration 2 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of Pathway in a Tandem system.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how to use Pathway and Pathway Tools • Recognise Pathway commands
Course Content
Pathway Overview
Pathway Commands
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Tandem Performance and Tuning
Duration 2 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an insight into performance analysis and tuning of the Tandem System.
Prerequisites Operations knowledge of the Tandem system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise some of the tools used for performance analysis and tuning • Define ENFORM and how to use it
Course Content
Performance Analysis
Enform
Tuning
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Tandem Peripheral Utility Program
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem Peripheral Utility Program software.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Tandem.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how the TANDEM Peripheral Utility program is used • Recognise a variety of PUP commands
Course Content
Peripheral Utility Program Facilities and Commands
Peripheral Utility Program Commands
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Tandem Remote Maintenance Interface
Duration 2 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who require knowledge of Tandem Remote Maintenance Interface (RMI).
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating and communication systems.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how RMI is used • Recognise RMI commands
Course Content
Controlling the System with RMI Commands, Part 1
Controlling The System with RMI Commands, Part 2
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Tandem Spoolcom
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Spoolcom Utilities.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify how Tandem Spoolcom Utilities are used • Recognise a variety of Spoolcom commands
Course Content
Concepts of Spoolcom and Commands
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Tandem Subsystem Control Facility
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about the Tandem Subsystem Control Facility.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system and communications.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify TLAM Networks and the Tandem System • Recognise a variety of TLAM commands
Course Content
Subsystem Control Facility
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Tandem Security
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of Tandem Security.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify the Tandem System Security facilities.
Course Content
Security Overview
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Tandem Service Management Introduction
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of Tandem Service Management.
Prerequisites Basic computer knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the client/ server applications and software for the Himalaya S-Series Server • Identify how to maintain and service tools, and solve basic problems
Course Content
Tandem Service Management, Part 1
Tandem Service Management, Part 2
Tandem Service Management, Part 3
Tandem Service Management, Part 4
Tandem Service Management, Part 5
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Tandem Tapecom Utility
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem Tapecom Utility.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Tandem.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how the Tandem Tapecom Utility is used • Recognise a variety of Tandem Tapecom functions
Course Content
Introduction to the Tapecom Utility and Commands
Advanced Tapecom Functions
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Tandem Transaction Application Language
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring the ability to code in Tandem Transaction Application Language (TAL).
Prerequisites Programming technique and knowledge of the Tandem system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the basics of TAL programming • Identify how to code TAL programs
Course Content
Introduction to TAL Programming, Part 1
Introduction to TAL Programming, Part 2
Introduction to TAL Programming, Part 3
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Tandem Transaction Monitoring Facility
Duration 1 hour
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Transaction Monitoring Facility (TMF).
Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how TMF is used • Recognise TMFCOM commands
Course Content
NonStop TM/MP
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Tandem Viewpoint
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge of Tandem Viewpoint.
Prerequisites Basic operator skills and familiarity with the Tandem operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define Viewpoint and its use • Recognise Viewpoint operations and screen definitions
Course Content
Viewpoint Essentials
Viewpoint Operations
Viewpoint Screen Definitions
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Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Curriculum
Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Series
Understanding How Tivoli Workload Scheduler Processes Work
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Data Center operators, schedulers or support staff seeking an introduction to Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS.
Prerequisites • General knowledge of the z/OS environment • Understanding of the batch processing environment
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe the purpose of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • List the individuals and teams that use Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • Explain how plans are used to define work for processing
Course Content
Understanding the Role of Tivoli Workload Scheduler
Processing Workloads
Understanding How Tivoli Workload Scheduler Processes Work - Mastery Test
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Monitoring and Managing the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Environment
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Data Center operators or schedulers seeking an introduction to Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS and daily operational knowledge of the product.
Prerequisites • General knowledge of the z/OS environment • Understanding of the batch processing environment and the role played by Tivoli Workload
Scheduler for z/OS Objectives
After completing this course the student should be able to: • Monitor daily batch processing using Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS dialogs • Modify the status and attributes of workstations • Add applications to the current plan • Perform job restart and recovery
Course Content
Communicating with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS
Monitoring the Workload
Managing the Workload
Job Recovery and Restart
Monitoring and Managing the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Environment - Mastery Test
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Scheduling with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel responsible for creating and maintaining scheduling definitions within Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS.
Prerequisites • Concepts and general working knowledge of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • Knowledge of your organization's batch processing flows • Understanding Job Control Language
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Modify JCL to handle Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS variable substitution and automatic restart and recovery
• Create Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS definitions for workstations, resources, calendars and periods
• Define attributes for applications and associated operations • Schedule applications
Course Content
Working with JCL
Creating Workstation, Resource and Calendar Definitions
Creating and Scheduling Applications
Defining Operation Prerequisites
Creating Operation Definitions
Scheduling with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Mastery Test
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Maintaining the Integrity of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Workload Scheduling and Operations personnel responsible for maintaining the integrity of data within Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS.
Prerequisites • Concepts and general working knowledge of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • Knowledge of your organization's backup strategy in regards to data stored in Tivoli Workload
Scheduler for z/OS Objectives
After completing this course the student should be able to: • Create long-term and current plans • Perform backup and recovery of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS data sets including the
current plan Course Content
Creating and Maintaining Plans
Undertaking Backup and Recovery
Maintaining the Integrity of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Mastery Test
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TSO/ISPF for z/OS Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
TSO/ISPF 2.1 Series
Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking an introduction to TSO and ISPF.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe what TSO is and how it is used • Describe the Basic Concepts and Facilities of ISPF/PDF • Configure and Use Basic ISPF Facilities • Control and Manage Multiple ISPF Screens
Course Content
TSO Concepts and Commands
Introduction to TSO/ISPF
Defining ISPF Defaults
Managing Multiple Screen Sessions
Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF Mastery Test
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Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking a working knowledge of ISPF's Utilities.
Prerequisites A reasonable understanding of Data Set allocation and familiarity with editing Data Sets.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Use the Common ISPF Utilities • Create and Manage Data Sets • List Data Sets • Understand the Data Set and VTOC information
Course Content
Managing Data Sets Using the ISPF Data Set Utility
Managing Partitioned Data Sets Using the ISPF Library Utility
The ISPF Copy, Search, and Statistics Utilities
Managing Data Sets Using the DSLIST Utility
Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF Mastery Test
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Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1
Duration 6 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts that are required to create and/or modify data set content using ISPF.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• View/Browse Data in Data Sets • Edit Data Sets • Identify and Use the Common Edit Line Commands • Identify and Use the Common View/Edit Primary Commands • Maintain Data in Data Sets
Course Content
The ISPF View and Edit Facilities
ISPF Edit Line Commands
ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Locating and Changing Data
ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Managing Internal and External Data
The ISPF Edit Tabbing Facility
ISPF Edit Boundaries, Masks, and Profiles
Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor Mastery Test
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Virtualization Curriculum
Virtualization Series
z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Any IT staff requiring an overview of virtualization, how it relates to the z/VM system and the steps involved in z/VM, service and production guest systems start-up and shutdown.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able:
• Identify the characteristics of a virtualized system • Describe virtualization as it relates to z/VM • Identify the roles of IT people using z/VM • Start and stop z/VM, service and production virtual machines • Check the status of initialized environments • Communicate with z/VM users
Course Content
Introduction to Virtualization
Introduction to z/VM
Starting z/VM, Service and Production Virtual Machines
Ensuring z/VM System Readiness
Shutting Down z/VM
z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown Mastery Test
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Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for monitoring and managing the z/VM system.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of z/VM or completion of Datatrain's z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to enter Control Program (CP) commands to:
• Display and control attributes associated with z/VM Tape and DASD devices, processors and storage
• Query and monitor z/VM activity • Display and control attributes associated with spool files and printers
Course Content
Monitoring the z/VM System
Managing Processors, Storage, and Local Devices
Managing DASD and Tape Drives
Managing Printers and Spool Files
Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations Mastery Test
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Managing Guest Operating Systems
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for controlling and monitoring activity on guest operating systems.
Prerequisites Solid background in z/VM concepts and operation or completion of Datatrain's:
• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Describe the type of guest systems that can be initialized under z/VM • Create, display and manipulate CMS files • Edit CMS file content using XEDIT
Course Content
Starting Guest Systems
Entering CMS Commands
Manipulating CMS Files
Using XEDIT to Create CMS File Content
Using XEDIT to Modify CMS File Data
Managing Guest Operating Systems Mastery Test
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Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Senior Operators and system administrators responsible for maintaining the integrity of the z/VM system.
Prerequisites Solid background in z/VM concepts and operation or completion of Datatrain's:
• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course and • Managing Guest Operating Systems course
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify the tools and methods used to gather information that will assist with problem resolution • Resolve basic system performance issues • Identify and resolve general user and DASD problems • Identify the tools used for z/VM backup and recovery
Course Content
Collecting System Data
Handling Performance Issues
Resolving User and DASD Problems
Performing Backup and Recovery
Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems Mastery Test
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Linux on System z Fundamentals
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
System operators and other personnel new to the Linux environment
Prerequisites Solid background in z/VM concepts and operation or completion of the Datatrain:
• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course and • Managing Guest Operating Systems course
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify Linux distributions used on System z • Describe the configuration in which Linux is installed • Describe how PuTTY and VNC are used to access Linux systems • List the processes involved in implementing and managing Linux on System z • Identify the products, tools, commands and processes used to gather and analyze Linux system
data Course Content
Introduction to Linux on System z
Linux on System z Operations
Linux on System z Mastery Test
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VSE Curriculum
VSE Series
Introduction to VSE
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring training in basic VSE Operations or knowledge of the VSE system.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of an operating system • Recognise the components of a VSE system • Define virtual storage and power • Identify VSE utilities
Course Content
Introduction to VSE
Introduction to Storage, Paging, and Power
Introduction to Libraries and Access Methods
Overview of VSE Utilities and Subsystems
Introduction to JCL
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JCL - Basic VSE Job Control
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, programmers, and other personnel who require knowledge of JCL.
Prerequisites Knowledge of VSE.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the function of JCL • Recognise the different parameters and the options used with JCL • Identify the correct format to use when coding parameters • Identify the JCL statements to use when selecting job attributes
Course Content
VSE Job Streams
Documenting Jobs
File Labels and Assignments
Creating a VSE Job
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JCL - Advanced VSE Job Control
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, programmers, and other personnel who require knowledge of JCL.
Prerequisites Completion of the JCL Basic VSE Job Control course or knowledge of the VSE and the operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the function of JCL • Recognise the parameters and options that can be used with JCL • Recognise the correct format for coding parameters • Identify how JCL statements are used to select required job attributes • Recognise return codes and their values • Identify how symbolic parameters are used
Course Content
Standard Labels
The LIBDEF and LIBDROP Statements
Coding a Job Stream
Coding a Job Stream to Execute a Program
Conditional JCL
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JECL Statements
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
Senior operators, application and system programmers who require more advanced knowledge of JCL and JECL statements.
Prerequisites Knowledge of JCL basics.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise JECL statements • Identify how JECL statements and their parameters are used
Course Content
VSE/Power - Coding JECL
JECL JOB Statement and Output Control
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CICS for VSE Operators
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Experienced VSE operators and other personnel who require knowledge about controlling and entering CICS commands.
Prerequisites Knowledge of VSE.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concept of CICS and databases • Differentiate between inquiry and update transactions • Recognise CICS commands • Recognise the various display messages and abbreviations
Course Content
Introduction to CICS/ESA
Components of a CICS System
CICS Intercommunication and Transactions
CICS Startup Procedures
CICS Shutdown Procedures
CICS Commands
Display Explanations
A Test on CICS for VSE Operators
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COBOL for VSE
Duration 1 to 2 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about COBOL in a VSE environment.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of COBOL and procedural programming concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how a COBOL program is compiled • Recognise correct and incorrect commands • Define VSAM and DB2 relationships
Course Content
COBOL for VSE, Part 1
COBOL for VSE, Part 2
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POWER I for VSE
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who operate a VSE system, and application and system programmers requiring Power knowledge
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing and the VSE system
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise POWER commands and their operands • Recognise the POWER operands and their functions • Identify how POWER commands are used to manipulate the VSE system
Course Content
Queue, Task, and Control Commands
PALTER, PDISPLAY AND PDELETE Commands
PRELEASE and PHOLD Commands
POFFLOAD and PCANCEL Commands
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POWER II for VSE
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who operate a VSE system, and application and system programmers requiring POWER knowledge.
Prerequisites Completion of the POWER I course or knowledge of the basic POWER commands.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise POWER commands and their operands • Identify the correct format and operands of POWER commands • Identify the POWER commands and operands to manipulate the VSE system
Course Content
PSTART, PGO, and PSTOP Commands
PRESTART, PFLUSH, and PDRAIN Commands
PSETUP and PLOAD Commands
PACCOUNT, PBRDCST, and PINQUIRE Commands
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REXX Programming I for VSE
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and knowledge of the fundamentals of programming in REXX.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of data processing concepts and some basic programming skills.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the concepts of the REXX language • Recognise the major elements of a REXX program • Recognise the basic REXX commands • Recognise the REXX Function commands
Course Content
Introduction - Description of the REXX Language
Introduction - A Look at REXX EXEC
Major Elements of the REXX Language
Basic REXX Keywords, Part 1
Basic REXX Keywords, Part 2
REXX Arithmetic and Character Functions
REXX Word Based and Formatting Functions
Advanced REXX Keywords
The EXECIO Function
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REXX Programming II for VSE
Duration 2 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers who require more advanced REXX programming skills.
Prerequisites Completion of the Programming in REXX I course and knowledge of the fundamentals of REXX programming.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:
• How to write a structured REXX program, including the BLK_INIT, BLK_CALC, and BLK_SHOW procedures
• How error messages are added Course Content
Writing a Structured REXX Program
The BLK_INIT Procedure
The BLK_CALC Procedure
The BLK_SHOW Procedure
Adding Error Messages
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VM Concepts and Facilities
Duration 6 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and operators who require knowledge of VM and CMS.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the principles of VM • Identify the reasons for having VM • Recognise the roles and responsibilities of the computer operator who uses a VM system • Recognise VM/CMS commands and facilities, such as Attach/Detach Users, Log On/Off VM,
Display Users/Devices, and Manipulate Printers Course Content
Introduction to VM
Logging on and Dialing to VM
Logging off and Disconnecting VM
VM User Classes - Introduction to the Query Command
Display Users on the System
The QUERY command
Spooling
Varying Devices On and Offline
Starting the VM Printers
Stopping the VM Printers
CMS Filelist
The CP Commands - ATTACH and DETACH
CMS RDRLST
CMS XEDIT
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VM/ESA Overview
Duration 2 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel who need to upgrade their VM skills to VM/ESA.
Prerequisites Knowledge of VM.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how Guest Operating Systems are run • Identify how VM is started • Recognise the changes between VM/SP, VM/XA, and VM/ESA
Course Content
VM/ESA Overview
VM/ESA IPL
VM/ESA Guests
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VSE Operations I
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Computer room personnel who need to operate the VSE system efficiently and other personnel who require knowledge about the operator's roles and responsibilities.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the VSE operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of a computer operator • Identify system messages and their required actions • Identify the operator procedure for starting partitions • Identify how to print the hard copy file
Course Content
An Operator's Perspective
Records and Files, IPL
Messages and Operator Commands
Procedures, Starting Partitions, and SYSLOG
Print Form Buffers
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VSE Operations II
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
VSE operators and application and system programmers requiring advanced knowledge of VSE operations.
Prerequisites Completion of the VSE Operations course or knowledge of the VSE operating system and commands.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify how to IPL the system • Recognise the commands that can be used at the time of IPLing • Recognise operator commands • Recognise Job Control Program commands • Identify how to manipulate the system to ensure smooth performance • Define data spaces and how they are created • Define virtual disks and how they are created
Course Content
Operator Commands and IPL Commands
Job Control Program Commands
Supervisor Program Commands and VAE
Introduction to Data Spaces
Introduction to Virtual Disks
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VSE Utilities
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Senior operators and application and system programmers who require knowledge about the use of VSE Utilities.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the VSE system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise VSE utilities • Define the functions of VSE utilities • Identify how and when to use VSE utilities
Course Content
Utilities - LVTOC, LISTIO, LSERV, MTC
Introduction to VSAM Files
IDCAMS - Define Space, Catalog, and Cluster
Librarian
Sort/ Merge
JCL for Sort/ Merge
VSE Ditto
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VTAM for VSE Operators
Duration 6 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
Experienced VSE operators and other personnel requiring knowledge of VTAM operations.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the VSE operating system.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognise the components of a network • Identify how data is transferred and how sessions are established • Define the duties of a network operator • Recognise VTAM commands to ensure availability of network components • Recognise VTAM commands to start, stop, control, and monitor the network
Course Content
Introduction to IBM Communications
Components of a VTAM Network
Sessions, Controllers, and the NCP
Network Operators' Responsibilities and Starting VTAM
Controlling VTAM
Command Formats, Part 1
Command Formats, Part 2
Activating and Inactivating Nodes
A Test on VTAM for VSE
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WebSphere Curriculum
Introduction to WebSphere MQ Series
Introduction to WebSphere MQ
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Managers, systems administrators, programmers, architects, operators and help desk staff. This course is suitable for anyone needing a quick understanding of WebSphere MQ on z/OS.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe what WebSphere MQ is and why it is used • List the different WebSphere MQ components • Explain what languages and application environments can use WebSphere MQ • Understand queue sharing and queue sharing groups • Identify the different components of WebSphere MQ on z/OS • Understand WebSphere MQ administration on z/OS
Course Content
WebSphere MQ Fundamentals
WebSphere MQ Features
Introducing WebSphere MQ on z/OS
Introduction to Websphere MQ Mastery Test
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WebSphere Application Server Series
Introduction to WebSphere Application Server
Duration 30 to 60 minutes
Overview Audience
Programmers, DBAs, and operations analysts.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of information technology concepts and programming.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the function of WebSphere Application Server • Define how WebSphere Application Server facilitates access to mainframe data
Course Content
What is WebSphere Application Server?
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS
Introduction to WebSphere Application Server Mastery Test
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zEnterprise Curriculum
zEnterprise Series
Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, BC12 & zBX
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
The first module in this is course is appropriate for anyone requiring an overview of the zEnterprise system, while other modules are specifically for Operators, System Programmers or System Administrators that require a technical understanding of the EC12, BC12, zBX, Unified Resource Manager and HMC components.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of mainframe data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Explain the benefits associated with the zEnterprise system • Describe the function of EC12, BC12, zBX and Unified Resource Manager components • Identify the components that comprise a typical EC12 and BC12 system • Describe the features of the zBX • List the HMC features available with the zEnterprise system
Course Content
Introduction to the zEnterprise
zEnterprise CPC Hardware
zBX and Platform Integration
The zEnterprise Hardware Management Console
Introduction to zEnterprise Mastery Test
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Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, z114 & zBX
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
The first module in this is course is appropriate for anyone requiring an overview of the zEnterprise system, while other modules are specifically for Operators, System Programmers or System Administrators that require a technical understanding of the EC12, z196, z114, zBX, Unified Resource Manager and HMC components.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of mainframe data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Explain the benefits associated with the zEnterprise system • Describe the function of EC12, z196, z114, zBX and Unified Resource Manager components • Identify the components that comprise a typical EC12 system • Describe the features of the zBX • List the HMC features available with the zEnterprise system
Course Content
Introduction to the zEnterprise
zEnterprise CPC Hardware
zBX and Platform Integration
The zEnterprise Hardware Management Console
Introduction to zEnterprise Mastery Test
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Introduction to zEnterprise - z196 & zBX
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
The first module in this is course is appropriate for anyone requiring an overview of the zEnterprise system, while other modules are specifically for Operators, System Programmers or System Administrators that require a technical understanding of the z196, zBX and zManager and HMC components.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of mainframe data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Explain the benefits associated with the zEnterprise system • Describe the function of z196, zBX and zManager components • Identify the components that comprise a typical z196 system • Describe the features that zBX can provide • List the new HMC features available with the zEnterprise system
Course Content
What is the zEnterprise?
zEnterprise 196
zBX and Platform Integration
The zEnterprise Hardware Management Console
Introduction to zEnterprise Mastery Test
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z/OS Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
z/OS 2.1 Series
z/OS Concepts and Components 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operations, programming, and technical support personnel requiring z/OS training. This course provides a broad introduction to many aspects of the z/OS environment.
Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify the characteristics of an operating system that make multiprogramming possible • Identify the names and functions of commonly used z/OS system components • Recognise terminology associated with I/O operations • List the components associated with multiprocessing
Course Content
Mainframe Evolution
Major Components of the z/OS System
Compilers, Binders, and Utilities
How z/OS Processes I/O
Basic z/Architecture Multiprocessing
z/OS Concepts and Components Mastery Test
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Initialising and Terminating the z/OS System 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Experienced operators and system programmers who need to manage system initialisation.
Prerequisites A good understanding of operational concepts or successful completion of Datatrain's z/OS Concepts and Components course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Initialize the system using: • System configuration data sets • System parameter libraries • System parameter lists • Terminate the system
Course Content
Understanding the System Initialization Process
Working With System Data Sets
Working With System Parameter Lists
Initialising and Terminating the System
Initialising and Terminating the z/OS System Mastery Test
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Monitoring the z/OS System 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Computer operators and technical support personnel.
Prerequisites A good understanding of operational concepts or successful completion of Datatrain's z/OS Concepts and Components course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Enter system commands at operator consoles • Monitor the activity of jobs, tasks, and TSO users • Display the status of I/O devices • Monitor the system's use of resources
Course Content
Using System Commands and Consoles
Displaying Active Jobs, Tasks, and Users
Displaying Device Status
Using Advanced Monitoring Facilities
Working With SMF
MPF and Message Suppression
Monitoring the z/OS System Mastery Test
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z/OS Architecture 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Technical support personnel and senior programmers who need to learn aspects of z/Architecture for use in planning, problem determination, and advanced programming techniques.
Prerequisites A good understanding of data processing concepts or successful completion of Datatrain's z/OS Concepts and Components course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify the purposes of different bits within the PSW • Identify the different interruption types • List the functions performed by the supervisor • Identify virtual storage components and their elements • Recognise the method used to translate virtual addresses into real addresses • Identify the names and purposes of the areas and regions within the z/OS address space • List the functions performed by SRM in relation to balancing system loads • Display and alter message processing facility settings
Course Content
The Program Status Word
Interruption Processing
Virtual Storage
The z/OS Address Space
The System Resources Manager
z/OS Architecture Mastery Test
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Identifying z/OS System Problems 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Senior operators and technical support personnel.
Prerequisites Successful completion of Datatrain's Monitoring the z/OS System and z/OS Architecture courses.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Identify the nature of a system problem • Obtain storage dumps to aid in problem analysis • Analyse and resolve simple catalogue related problems
Course Content
Categorizing Problems
Working With the Catalogue Address Space
Preparing for Dumps
Obtaining SVC Dumps for Problem Analysis
Identifying z/OS System Problems Mastery Test
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Resolving z/OS System Problems 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Senior operators and technical support personnel.
Prerequisites Successful completion of Datatrain's Identifying z/OS System Problems course.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Terminate failed tasks, users, batch jobs, and catalogue requests • Restart the system
Course Content
Terminating Tasks
Using the FORCE Command
Restarting the System
Additional Problem Handling Techniques
Handling Command Flooding
Resolving z/OS System Problems Mastery Test
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Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.
z/OS Console Simulators 2.1 Series
Console Simulations 2.1
Overview Audience
Junior and senior operators responsible for monitoring z/OS system activity and resolving day-to-day z/OS system issues using console commands. This course allows the student to practice entering commands and viewing responses.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of the z/OS Operating System or completion of the Datatrain z/OS, JES2, z/OS Communications and CICS courseware.
Objectives After completing this set of courses the student should be able to:
• Enter z/OS MVS commands to maintain system integrity, monitor system and online functions, and identify and resolve system problems
• Respond to messages displayed during z/OS IPL and shutdown • Enter CICS, VTAM, and JES2 commands to monitor and control elements associated with those
environments Course Content
z/OS MVS Command Simulations
JES2 Command Simulations
CICS Command Simulations
VTAM Command Simulations
z/OS System Shutdown and IPL Simulations
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z/OS Performance Monitoring Series
Performance Monitoring Basics
Duration 10 to 12 hours
Overview Audience
System programmers and operations and performance analysts requiring knowledge of MVS; this material addresses performance and capacity planning issues and can be instrumental in evaluating service level agreements, batch windows, online response times, and other system throughout indicators.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the MVS operating system and TSO/ISPF.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify situations where total system performance is degraded • Recognise how RMF and OMEGAMON are utilized
Course Content
Introduction to Performance Management
Enqueues and Reserves
Work Load Manager
SRM - System Resource Manager
DASD, Part 1
DASD, Part 2
DASD, Part 3
Storage - PART 1
Storage - PART 2
Methods of Improving Service
Performance Monitor Samples
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Installing and Managing z/OS Software Series
Introduction to SMP/E
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Although designed for IT technical personnel responsible for installing and managing z/OS system software, this course is also an excellent introduction for management and operations staff, explaining the z/OS system software installation process and the role that SMP/E plays.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses: Introduction to the IBM Enterprise environment z/OS Concepts and Components or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this module the student should be able to:
• Identify the software components managed by SMP/E • Describe the main functions performed by SMP/E • Identify the three SMP/E steps used to install z/OS system software • Explain how CSIs and Zones are used in SMP/E processing • Describe how SMP/E uses target and distribution libraries
Course Content
SMP/E Basics
Maintaining Software with SMP/E
Introduction to SMP/E Mastery Test
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z/OS Management Facility Curriculum Note: Earlier versions of this curriculum are also available.
z/OS Management Facility Series
The z/OS Management Facility 2.1
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
While some of this course is suitable for IT personnel that require an overview of the z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF), the majority of it is aimed at Operations and Administration staff whose responsibility is to monitor and manage the z/OS system.
Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment’ Datatrain course and knowledge of system administration tasks performed within the data center.
Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:
• Describe the administration functions that can be performed using z/OSMF • Access z/OSMF and navigate through its interface • Explain how workflows are configured and accessed • Configure Workload Manager settings, definitions and policies • Manage TCP/IP network configurations • Describe how software is managed and deployed using z/OSMF • View and configure capacity provisioning data • Monitor z/OS, Linux, AIX and Windows system performance
Course Content
Introducing the z/OS Management Facility
Configuration with z/OS Management Facility
Administration with z/OS Management Facility
Software Management with the z/OS Management Facility
The z/OS Management Facility Mastery Test
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z/OS Related Products Curriculum
z/OS Related Products Series
CLISTS Introduction
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Operations and programming personnel requiring an introduction to CLISTS.
Prerequisites Knowledge of the MVS operating system and TSO/ISPF.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the benefits and facilities of CLISTS • Recognise commands and statements to use CLISTS effectively
Course Content
Introduction to CLISTS
Generalizing CLISTS
CLISTS Commands
Environment and Nested Procedures
Terminal and File Processing
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HSM Overview
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Operators who will be responsible for monitoring/controlling HSM, Programmers who will use HSM.
Prerequisites Good knowledge of MVS and TSO/ISPF.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the concepts of HSM • Use the facilities of HSM as per job requirements
Course Content
Introduction to HSM
Entering HSM Commands
Utilising HSM Via TSO
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FOCUS
Duration 4 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Those looking to learn FOCUS for the purposes of data and report construction and maintenance.
Prerequisites Those doing the course should have a good understanding of basic programming and database principles.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Use FOCUS to report and manage data • Use basic FOCUS functions to extract and use data
Course Content
Quick Reporting - The Table Statement
Simple Reporting - Using Table Talk
Reporting in Depth
Updating files using MODIFY/ENTER
Packaging Reports & Applications, Using Dialog Manager
Database Control
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Virtual Tape Server (VTS)
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, System Programmers or Storage Administrators that require an understanding of VTS architecture and operation.
Prerequisites General understanding of data processing in a z/OS operating environment.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe the benefits of a VTS • Explain how a VTS is configured • Enter commands to start and stop a VTS • Describe how a host system interacts with a VTS
Course Content
Basic Requirements and Components
Functions and Commands
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Parallel Sysplex
Duration 2 to 3 hours
Overview Audience
Any personnel wishing to become familiar with Parallel Sysplex Hardware and Software concepts and requirements.
Prerequisites Good understanding of general IBM hardware, software, terminology and concepts.
Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:
• Understand what a SYSPLEX is • Understand the concepts of Symmetry, asymmetry & single system image • Understand the basics involved in setting a Parallel Sysplex environment
Course Content
Introduction to Parallel Sysplex
Parallel Sysplex Concepts
Parallel Sysplex - The Setup
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VM Concepts and Facilities
Duration 6 to 8 hours
Overview Audience
Programmers and operators who require knowledge of VM and CMS.
Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define the principles of VM • Identify the reasons for having VM • Recognise the roles and responsibilities of the computer operator who uses a VM system • Recognise VM/CMS commands and facilities, such as Attach/Detach Users, Log On/Off VM,
Display Users/Devices, and Manipulate Printers Course Content
Introduction to VM
Logging on and Dialing to VM
Logging off and Disconnecting VM
VM User Classes - Introduction to the Query Command
Display Users on the System
The QUERY command
Spooling
Varying Devices On and Offline
Starting the VM Printers
Stopping the VM Printers
CMS Filelist
The CP Commands - ATTACH and DETACH
CMS RDRLST
CMS XEDIT
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System Managed Storage (SMS)
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Personnel requiring knowledge about System Managed Storage (SMS).
Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS and TSO/ISPF, and basic programming skills.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Define SMS • Identify the four SMS constructs • Identify the four SMS routines • Recognise the ISMF panels for general SMS functions • Define the management of both space and data availability • Recognise the new JCL and IDCAMS keywords for SMS
Course Content
Introduction to SMS
The SMS Constructs
The ACS Routines
Introduction to ISMF
Data Management
JCL and IDCAMS
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Introduction to WebSphere Application Server
Duration 30 to 60 minutes
Overview Audience
Programmers, DBAs, and operations analysts.
Prerequisites Basic knowledge of information technology concepts and programming.
Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the function of WebSphere Application Server • Define how WebSphere Application Server facilitates access to mainframe data
Course Content
What is WebSphere Application Server?
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS
Introduction to WebSphere Application Server Mastery Test
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z/OS Utilities Curriculum Note: Earlier versions of this curriculum are also available.
z/OS Batch Utilities Series 2.1
General Data Set Utilities 2.1
Duration 3 to 4 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, application and system programmers who have a need to code and execute batch utilities that are used for basic z/OS system tasks.
Prerequisites Basic z/OS processing concepts knowledge. Completion of the ‘Introduction to JCL’ course, or experience using JCL.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Code IEFBR14 JCL to create and delete data sets • Code IEHPROGM JCL to scratch, uncatalog, catalog and rename data sets • Use IEBCOPY to copy and merge data associated with partitioned data sets
Course Content
Creating and Deleting Data Sets Using IEFBR14
Data Set Maintenance Using IEHPROGM
Using IEBCOPY to Copy Partitioned Data Set Content
General Data Set Utilities Mastery Test
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Data Utilities 2.1
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Operators, application and system programmers who have a need to code and execute batch utilities that are used for manipulating data set content.
Prerequisites Basic z/OS processing concepts knowledge. Completion of the ‘Introduction to JCL’ course, or experience using JCL.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Use IEBGENER and ICEGENER to copy and modify Data • Compare data set output using IEBCOMPR • Add, replace, change, and copy data using IEBUPDTE • Sort, Copy and merge data using DFSORT
Course Content
Copying Data Sets Using IEBGENER and ICEGENER
Comparing and Listing Data Using IEBCOMPR and IEHLIST
Modifying Data Using IEBUPDTE
Introduction to DFSORT
Data Utilities Mastery Test
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VSAM Series 2.1
Introduction to VSAM 2.1
Duration 6 to 7 hours
Overview Audience
This course is oriented to Application Programmers, Systems Programmers and operations staff. However anyone needing to understand VSAM data sets will benefit from this course.
Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses:
• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise environment or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe what VSAM is • Explain the structure of VSAM data sets • Identify the role of VSAM indexes, and their structure • Create a VSAM data set using JCL or IDCAMS • Understand the options available when creating a VSAM data set • Create and manage Alternate Indexes • Delete VSAM data sets • Alter VSAM data sets • List VSAM data set information using IDCAMS LISTCAT • Read and understand IDCAMS LISTCAT output • Print VSAM data sets • Copy a VSAM data set to another VSAM data set • Copy between a VSAM and a sequential data set • Backup a VSAM data set • Restore a VSAM data set
Course Content
VSAM Basics
Creating VSAM Data Sets
Alternate Indexes, ALTER, and DELETE
LISTCAT and PRINT
Copying VSAM Data Sets
Introduction to VSAM Mastery Test
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z/VM Curriculum Note: Version 5.4 and earlier of this curriculum are also available.
z/VM 6.3 Series
z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
Any IT staff requiring an overview of virtualization, how it relates to the z/VM system and the steps involved in z/VM, service and production guest systems start-up and shutdown.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of data processing concepts.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able:
• Identify the characteristics of a virtualized system • Describe virtualization as it relates to z/VM • Identify the roles of IT people using z/VM • Start and stop z/VM, service and production virtual machines • Check the status of initialized environments • Communicate with z/VM users
Course Content
Introduction to Virtualization
Introduction to z/VM
Starting z/VM, Service and Production Virtual Machines
Ensuring z/VM System Readiness
Shutting Down z/VM
z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown Mastery Test
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Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for monitoring and managing the z/VM system.
Prerequisites Basic understanding of z/VM or completion of Datatrain's z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown course.
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to enter Control Program (CP) commands to:
• Display and control attributes associated with z/VM Tape and DASD devices, processors and storage
• Query and monitor z/VM activity • Display and control attributes associated with spool files and printers
Course Content
Monitoring the z/VM System
Managing Processors, Storage, and Local Devices
Managing DASD and Tape Drives
Managing Printers and Spool Files
Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations Mastery Test
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Managing Guest Operating Systems
Duration 5 to 6 hours
Overview Audience
System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for controlling and monitoring activity on guest operating systems.
Prerequisites Solid background in z/VM concepts and operation or completion of Datatrain's:
• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Describe the type of guest systems that can be initialized under z/VM • Create, display and manipulate CMS files • Edit CMS file content using XEDIT
Course Content
Starting Guest Systems
Entering CMS Commands
Manipulating CMS Files
Using XEDIT to Create CMS File Content
Using XEDIT to Modify CMS File Data
Managing Guest Operating Systems Mastery Test
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Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Overview Audience
Senior Operators and system administrators responsible for maintaining the integrity of the z/VM system.
Prerequisites Solid background in z/VM concepts and operation or completion of Datatrain's:
• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course and • Managing Guest Operating Systems course
Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify the tools and methods used to gather information that will assist with problem resolution • Resolve basic system performance issues • Identify and resolve general user and DASD problems • Identify the tools used for z/VM backup and recovery
Course Content
Collecting System Data
Handling Performance Issues
Resolving User and DASD Problems
Performing Backup and Recovery
Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems Mastery Test
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