This comprehensive z/OS System Programming course offers in-depth knowledge of Mainframe architecture, IPL processes, PARMLIB customization, JES operations, USS, RACF security, and more. Designed for aspiring system programmers, the course equips you with the skills needed to manage and automate enterprise mainframe environments. Hands-on sessions ensure practical exposure to real-time system tasks. Ideal for building a strong foundation in mainframe system administration.
Mainframe System Management
Elevate Your Mainframe System Management skills with our Comprehensive Course at VRG Technologies – Your Gateway to Advanced Tech Skills
Course Description
Both Online/ Classroom Training
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Course Objective:
- To provide a strong foundation in z/OS architecture and mainframe system components.
- To equip learners with practical skills in IPL, JES, PARMLIB customization, and system management.
- To enable effective use of security tools like RACF and network configurations using TCP/IP & VTAM.
- To develop hands-on expertise in UNIX System Services, SMP/E, and z/OSMF for real-world system programming tasks. Ask ChatGPT
Audience
What you'll learn in this Course?
Prerequisites
- Mainframe Architecture
- Fundamentals of z/OS & Subsystem Overview
- Hardware Systems and LPAR Concept
- TSO/ISPF and Navigation through a Mainframe
- Introduction to JCL
- JOB, EXEC, and DD Statements (detailed session if required)
- Introduction to VSAM
- Types of VSAM Datasets (detailed session if required)
- Introduction to Catalogs
- Types of Catalogs
- Master Catalog
- User Catalog
- What is IPL and Why It's Necessary
- IPL Procedure
- Starting Up & Shutting Down of LPAR & Mainframes
- IPL Process Flow:
Hardware IPL Phase
IRIM Phase
SYSCTL Frame
Load Parameter
Parmlib Concepts
LOADxx
NUCLSTxx
IEASYSxx
NIP Phase
Master Scheduler Initialization
Subsystem Start
Types of IPL
Started Procedures
MSTJCLxx
COMMNDxx
IEACMDxx – VLF, LLA, DLA
Replying to IPL Messages from Console
IMSI
Specifying SYSPARM Dynamically
Specifying Master Catalog Dynamically
- Key PARMLIB Members:
LOADxx, IEASYSxx, IEASYMxx
IEASSNxx, CLOCKxx, CONSOLxx
PROGxx, IEALPAxx, LPALSTxx
VATLSTxx, IKJTSOxx, IGDSMSxx
COMMNDxx
Other Important PARMLIBs
- JES2PARM – Customization & Parameters
- Console Commands
- JES Commands
- JES and Console Integration
- OMVS Address Space
- BPXPRMxx
- File Systems: HFS & zFS
- Basic UNIX Commands
- OBROWSE, OEDIT, OGET, OGETX, OPUT, OPUTX
- Introduction to DS6000
- Storage Management Console
- DASD Initialization & Management (Compress, Defrag, Release)
- Tape Initialization
- Backup & Restoration Procedures
- SMF Concepts
- MAN Dataset Creation
- SMFPRMxx Member Overview
- Dumping SMF Data
- Creating Customized Reports
- Introduction to SMP/E
- SYSMODS and Their Types
- Modification Control Statements
Syntax of ++VER - SMP/E Temporary Datasets
- Commands:
RECEIVE
APPLY / APPLY CHECK
ACCEPT
REJECT - Introduction to z/OSMF Web Interface
- Why Security in z/OS
- z/OS Security Services: SAF and RACF
- RACF Functions and Benefits
- RACF Database and Profiles
- Group Management – Commands
- User Management – Commands & Attributes
- Dataset Profile
- General Resource Class Profile
- Introduction to TCP/IP & VTAM
- TCP/IP Layers
- TCP/IP Customization:
TCP.PROFILE
TCP.DATA - SNA Layer Introduction
- VTAM Customization
- Working with z/OSMF Desktop
- Creating Workflow Definition Files
- Interacting with Workflows
- Using REST APIs
Certification
Participants will receive a certification of completion from VRG Tech Training, an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, upon successful completion of the course.
How to Enroll?
Get in touch with our course advisor at 91501 39611 via call or WhatsApp for personalized guidance and batch availability.
Visit our training center in Velachery, Chennai, and our team will assist you through the easy registration process.
Take the first step towards becoming a Mainframe System Management expert today!
Call 91501 39611 and secure your seat now.
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