Technologies / Infrastructure

Fundamental System Skills in z/OS

Master basic system skills in z/OS to effectively manage an IBM Z environment using TSO/E, ISPF, JCL and UNIX System Services.

Issues

Overview of major z/OS concepts
Logging into TSO and running ISPF/PDF
Navigating ISPF/PDF dialogs and using basic ISPF/PDF functions and the ISPF editor
Using ISPF/PDF to allocate data sets and edit data sets (including hierarchical file system (HFS) files) using the ISPF editor’s basic and line commands
Using ISPF to create and manipulate (copy, rename, delete, display, sort and merge) data sets
Identifying a security issue for Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) datasets and HFS files
Describing and using TSO/E commands
Perform simple modifications to existing ISPF/PDF panels
Invoking the REXX exec and TSO CLIST commands
Customizing existing JCLs and submitting batch jobs
View job status and job output using SDSF
Invoking UNIX processes
HFS directory manipulation and UNIX-based file systems
ISHELL Services

Who is this training for?

This basic course is designed for IT personnel with theoretical knowledge of z/OS (such as that presented in the Introduction to z/OS Environment course), as well as general practical experience in IT

Prerequisites

Introduction to z/OS environment or equivalent on-the-job training

Training program

Introduction to the IBM Z Systems environment — mainframe architecture, operating systems (z/OS, z/VM, Linux on Z), the role of IBM Z in enterprise infrastructure
z/OS architecture — address spaces, batch and online processing, memory management, system components
z/OS security — system security concepts, resource protection mechanisms, security policies
RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) — introduction, groups and users, resource profiles, authorization levels
RACF profiles — creating and managing profiles, access control to data sets and system resources
Exercises: logging on to the system, navigating the z/OS environment, basic security operations

Logging on to TSO and starting ISPF/PDF — logon procedures, session parameters, ISPF main menu
Navigating ISPF/PDF dialogs — panels, navigation commands, function keys, user settings
ISPF editor — primary commands (SAVE, CANCEL, FIND, CHANGE), line commands (I, D, C, M, R)
Allocating data sets with ISPF — creating sequential and partitioned (PDS) data sets, allocation parameters
Editing data sets and HFS files — opening, modifying, saving, working with PDS members
Exercises: ISPF navigation, editing data sets, creating and managing PDS members

Data set operations — copying, renaming, deleting, displaying attributes
Sorting and merging data sets — ISPF tools, sort options, comparing
Security considerations for MVS data sets — permissions, RACF profiles for data sets
HFS file security — UNIX permissions, owner, group, permission bits
Modifying ISPF/PDF panels — simple modifications of existing panels, customizing the interface
Exercises: copying, renaming and deleting data sets, configuring permissions

TSO/E commands — overview and use of TSO commands, ALLOCATE, FREE, LISTDS, SUBMIT, STATUS
REXX exec and TSO CLIST — invoking REXX scripts, syntax basics, running CLISTs, task automation
JES (Job Entry Subsystem) — the role of JES in job processing, JES2 vs JES3, job queues
JCL basics — JOB, EXEC and DD statements, modifying existing JCL, submitting batch jobs
SDSF (System Display and Search Facility) — viewing job status, output data, system logs
Exercises: TSO commands, running REXX, modifying and submitting JCL, viewing results in SDSF

Introduction to UNIX System Services (USS) — architecture, hierarchical file system (HFS/zFS), shells
Invoking UNIX processes — UNIX commands in z/OS, OMVS, starting processes, job management
Manipulating HFS directories and files — creating, copying, moving, deleting, permissions
ISHELL — the interactive ISPF shell for UNIX System Services, navigating the file system, file operations
MVS and UNIX integration — accessing MVS data sets from UNIX, resource sharing, pipes
Final exercises: working with UNIX System Services, ISHELL, MVS/UNIX integration, course summary

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Fundamental System Skills in z/OS we recommend: Introduction to z/OS environment or equivalent on-the-job training.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: This basic course is designed for IT personnel with theoretical knowledge of z/OS (such as that presented in the Introduction to z/OS Environment course), as well as general practical experience in IT.