The foundational knowledge for the position of an IBM z/OS System Programmer and System Administrator begins with this third and final course in the three course professional certificate track. This course provides hands-on labs to everyday z/OS tasks with JCL, JES, ISHELL and HFS, and z/OSMF. Topics covered include VSAM, z/OS System Libraries, the Language Environment, Generation Data Groups, RAIM, DB2, UNIX System Services, and USS File System.
Basic System Programming on IBM Z
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Basic System Programming on IBM Z
This course is part of IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate
Instructor: Jeff Bisti
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18 hours to complete
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Explain how to submit and view JCL output
Describe the use of applications such as CICS, IMS, and DB2 on z/OS
Summarize the application services provided in UNIX
Describe the purpose, benefits, and functions provided by z/OSMF
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Every client that uses IBM Z hardware and software is unique. This course specifically focuses on z/OS skills with fundamental knowledge needed to be a system administrator and programmer. This course provides hireable skills, but expect to take additional education in either the form of classroom, online, or through job mentorship to get the skills needed specific to the job you're applying for.
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