Highlights
- Describe some of the history of IBM mainframes and operating systems
- Describe some of the main concepts IBM zSeries mainframe computers
- Understand the operating system and some of its main components
- Understand the concept of Virtual Storage
- Understand the hardware components that comprise a mainframe
- Describe some of the concepts of data organization
- Use and understand elementary z/OS jargon
- Describe the role SMS (System Managed Storage) plays in z/OS
- Describe the roles played in application development by JCL, TSO/ISPF
- Understand how data is stored and edited
- Describe and list some of the different types of software which are available such as CICS, IMS and DB2
- Understand the difference between batch and on-line processes
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities within mainframe IT development
Course Details
- Describe some of the history of IBM mainframes and operating systems
- Describe some of the main concepts IBM zSeries mainframe computers
- Understand the operating system and some of its main components
- Understand the concept of Virtual Storage
- Understand the hardware components that comprise a mainframe
- Describe some of the concepts of data organization
- Use and understand elementary z/OS jargon
- Describe the role SMS (System Managed Storage) plays in z/OS
- Describe the roles played in application development by JCL, TSO/ISPF
- Understand how data is stored and edited
- Describe and list some of the different types of software which are available such as CICS, IMS and DB2
- Understand the difference between batch and on-line processes
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities within mainframe IT development
Who should attend
The course is intended for IT professionals who are new to the z/OS MVS environment.
Feedback
4.8 out of 5 average
"Our tailored course provided a well rounded introduction and also covered some intermediate level topics that we needed to know. Clive gave us some best practice ideas and tips to take away. Fast paced but the instructor never lost any of the delegates"
Brian Leek, Data Analyst, May 2022
“JBI did a great job of customizing their syllabus to suit our business needs and also bringing our team up to speed on the current best practices. Our teams varied widely in terms of experience and the Instructor handled this particularly well - very impressive”
Brian F, Team Lead, RBS, Data Analysis Course, 20 April 2022
