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IBM Mainframe Communications Curriculum

Course Title	Duration	Description
IBM Mainframe Communications 3.1 Series
Comms – Network Communications Concepts 3.1	1	This course offers an introduction to computer networks, how they work, and issues faced when network communication occurs.
Comms – Mainframe Network Architecture 3.1	5	This course introduces you to core concepts around mainframe networks and communication. Initially, the course introduces the different OSI model layers and how they are applied in a mainframe network environment, as well as the protocols and technologies used in mainframe network communication. The course introduces SNA and TCP/IP protocols and how they are used in z/OS today. Further to this, the course introduces VTAM and how it works in z/OS, as well as discusses how TCP/IP and its features are used in modern mainframe network environments.
Comms – Monitoring and Controlling VTAM 3.1	3	This course covers aspects around using VTAM commands to monitor and control various VTAM resources. Initially introducing VTAM display commands to check network status, and to diagnose and solve network issues, and later introducing how to use action commands to control the VTAM network and resolve problems.
Comms – Monitoring and Controlling TCP/IP 3.1	4	This course covers the fundamentals of TCP/IP, including its diverse features and functions. It also provides details on initiating and terminating TCP/IP, along with an introduction to a range of commands for monitoring and managing both TCP/IP client and server applications.
VTAM Console Simulations 3.1 Series
Comms – VTAM Command Simulations 3.1	2	A number of simulations are provided that the student can use to assess their skills and knowledge in relation to the entering of commands, and interpretation of output produced, when monitoring and managing VTAM.
IBM Mainframe Communications 2.5 Series
Comms – IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts 2.5	1	This course offers an overview of essential networking principles and introduces you to mainframe networking concepts, explaining how it has evolved.
Comms – Monitoring and Controlling VTAM 2.5	3	This course covers aspects around using VTAM commands to monitor and control various VTAM resources. Initially introducing VTAM display commands to check network status, and to diagnose and solve network issues, and later introducing how to use action commands to control the VTAM network and resolve problems.
Comms – Monitoring and Controlling TCP/IP 2.5	4	This course covers the fundamentals of TCP/IP, including its diverse features and functions. It also provides details on initiating and terminating TCP/IP, along with an introduction to a range of commands for monitoring and managing both TCP/IP client and server applications.
VTAM Console Simulations 2.5 Series
Comms – VTAM Command Simulations 2.5	2	A number of simulations are provided that the student can use to assess their skills and knowledge in relation to the entering of commands, and interpretation of output produced, when monitoring and managing VTAM.

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