WebSphere - Introduction to Java and WebSphere Application Server on z/OS
Duration
4 hours
Overview
In this course you are introduced to how Java works in a z/OS environment and some of the tools available. The course then introduces you to WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Liberty and their key features. The course then looks deeper into how WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and its Liberty variant interact and work with z/OS resources.
Audience
Application programmers, system programmers, and middleware specialists seeking to gain knowledge about Java/Jakarta EE and WebSphere Application Server’s features and functionality, in a z/OS environment.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Interskill’s WebSphere - Introduction to Java and WebSphere Application Server course, or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe How Java Works on z/OS
- Identify What z/OS Frameworks and Subsystems Can Execute Java
- Explain WebSphere Application Server Features for z/OS
- Distinguish Between Traditional WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Liberty
- Identify z/OS Specific Features for Accessing Resources
Course Content
Introducing Java on z/OS
IBM SDK Overview
Using JVM Options
z/OS Language Environment
How Java deals with EBCDIC
JZOS Batch Launcher and Toolkit
Java SDK Tools
Java in CICS, IMS, and Db2 Subsystems
Introducing WebSphere Application Server for z/OS
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Specific Features
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Requirements
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Address Spaces
Managing WebSphere Application Server’s Operations
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Liberty
Liberty’s Started Tasks
Managing Liberty
Liberty’s Specific Features
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Features
Database and MQ Access
WebSphere Optimized Local Adapter (WOLA) Communications
Web Communications
Java Batch Processing
Resource Recovery Services Support
HTTP Sever Plug-in
System Management Facility Support
Automatic Restart Management Support
WebSphere Application Server and Liberty Security
Interaction with Workload Manager