IBM (z/OS) – Application Programming Basics 2.5
Duration
4 hours
Overview
This course discusses the use of mainframe data sets and database files to store organizational data and examines the batch and online methods used to process that data.
Audience
This course is designed for people interested in a career in z/OS application or system programming, that require a broad knowledge of mainframe processing capabilities.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the IBM (z/OS) – The Evolving Mainframe course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
- After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- List the attributes of z/OS data sets
- Describe characteristics of IMS and Db2 databases
- Explain the differences between the CICS, IMS, and IBM MQ transaction systems
- Describe the software and the processes used in batch processing
Course Content
Data Management Systems
Data Sets and the Catalog
Data Set Naming Conventions
Data Set Allocations
Access Methods
Flat Files
Partitioned Data Sets and Libraries
VSAM
IMS
Db2
Transaction Processing Systems
Definition of a Transaction
IMS Transaction Manager
CICS
IBM MQ
WebSphere Capabilities
Batch Systems
Overview of Batch Processing Facilities of IBM Enterprise Systems
JES2/JES3
JCL
SDSF
Running and Controlling Batch Processing