z/OS Training
z/OS training covers IBM mainframe operating system administration: resource management, subsystem configuration, memory and disk-space management (workload manager), and batch-environment fundamentals. The program runs from system operation basics to advanced administration in large-scale production environments. This page is part of the Infrastructure and Platforms subcategory in EITT's Technologies training catalog, alongside JCL — z/OS is the operating system that runs batch jobs written in JCL, so the two technologies are practically inseparable for mainframe administrators.
30 courses available
Beginner
An Introduction to the z/OS Environment
Learn the basics of the z/OS environment, gaining knowledge of its structure, management and services. The training covers installation requirements, security, system management and zEnterprise basics.
from 17,000 PLNBasic z/OS Tuning Using the Workload Manager
Do you want to know how to create a practical performance management program for your z/OS system? This course is designed for new performance analysts who want to learn how to work with Workload Manager (WLM) in target mode. Learn WLM concepts and how to manage performance on your z/OS system using WLM.
from 14,500 PLNFundamental 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.
from 17,200 PLNIBM Db2 13 for z/OS Basic Database Administration
This intensive three-day training course introduces novice database administrators (DBAs) to the world of Db2 13 for z/OS system management. The course focuses on the fundamentals of database administration, presenting key aspects of working with this powerful relational database management system. Participants will learn practical techniques for implementing a logical database design using the Data Definition Language (DDL), explore the creation and management of relational linked tables, and learn how to effectively use basic administration tools.
from 9,840 PLNIBM Db2 13 for z/OS Introduction to System Administration
This intensive three-day training course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively administer Db2 13 for z/OS. The course covers a wide range of topics, from basic operations such as starting and stopping the Db2 subsystem to advanced security, performance monitoring and recovery.
from 9,840 PLNIBM Z Fastrack z/OS Bootcamp
This 10-day course is designed to provide IT professionals with a comprehensive introduction to System z environment, current servers, operating systems, software tools, and middleware. Through lectures and hands-on exercises, it will provide a foundational skill set to start productivity for technical professionals who are just beginning in the mainframe environment. Skills taught in this course can be applied to many mainframe job roles.
from 33,000 PLNz/OS and DB2 Basics for DB2 for z/OS DBA Beginners
The z/OS and DB2 Basics for DB2 for z/OS DBA Beginners training covers basic DB2 database administration skills in a z/OS environment, including TSO/E, ISPF, SQL, JCL and DB2 tools.
from 14,500 PLNz/OS System Programmer Fundamentals
This course is designed to describe the basic components that apply to all z/OS systems. It covers high-level concepts that apply to the z/OS hardware platform and z/OS software. It then provides more detailed analysis, description and lab activities that can be applied to the role of a system programmer to maintain z/OS systems.
from 11,600 PLNBasics of z/OS RACF Administration.
This course begins with an introduction to the z/OS environment, TSO and ISPF/PDF, batch processing and z/OS data sets. Hands-on labs allow you to gain experience in viewing and assigning data sets, submitting a batch job, and reviewing job results. After an introduction to z/OS, you will learn, through lectures and exercises, how to use the basic parameters of RACF commands and panels to define users and groups, protect general resources, z/OS data sets and select a basic set of RACF options.
from 14,500 PLNIntermediate
DB2 13 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop
The DB2 13 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop teaches application programming using embedded SQL commands in COBOL and PL/I languages on the z/OS platform with Db2 13 new features.
from 9,000 PLNIBM Db2 12 for z/OS SQL Performance and Tuning
Learn how to improve SQL performance in DB2 12 for z/OS. EITT training covers index optimization, multi-table access, subquery and lock management.
from 9,840 PLNIBM Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services
This course describes how open standards are implemented in z/OS by z/OS UNIX. UNIX system services are presented and the role of z/OS as a server in an open systems environment is discussed. This is an introductory course. It provides an overview of z/OS UNIX system services (commonly abbreviated as z/OS UNIX) as seen by the user. Installation and implementation details for system programmers are not covered in this course.
from 9,000 PLNIBM SMP/E for z/OS Workshop — mainframe software management
Three-day IBM training in SMP/E — installing z/OS products, applying maintenance (PTF/APAR), SMP/E dialogs, SYSMOD exception management and diagnostic tools. For z/OS system administrators and system programmers.
from 8,700 PLNIBM SMP/E for z/OS Workshop
SMP/E for z/OS Workshop to intensywne, pięciodniowe szkolenie autoryzowane przez IBM, zaprojektowane dla specjalistów IT pracujących z systemem z/OS. Kurs koncentruje się na dostarczeniu uczestnikom n
from 5,800 PLNTCP/IP for z/OS: Diagnostics and Debugging
This course aims to provide the skills required to diagnose and debug TCP/IP problems while working on z/OS system. This skill involves developing knowledge of commands and tools along with TCP/IP problem-solving methodology.
from 11,600 PLNTCP/IP High Availability Solutions for z/OS
Customer installations that have implemented TCP/IP on z/OS systems want to provide higher availability access to system applications. They must be aware of various scenarios for higher availability so they can evaluate appropriate solutions for their specific needs and be able to define implementation steps for the solutions.
from 11,600 PLNWAS for z/OS Liberty Profile
WAS for z/OS Liberty Profile course - learn to configure and manage WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Liberty Profile on the z/OS platform to ensure application performance and flexibility.
from 5,800 PLNz/OS 3.1 Update
This course introduces students to the new features and enhancements in z/OS Version 3 Release 1. Topics include AI integration (AI Framework for z/OS, intelligent WLM), quantum-safe cryptography, zCX containers with OpenShift support, RACF enhancements, USS improvements, communications server updates, and z/OSMF. DevOps capabilities (Git, Ansible) and EzNoSQL are also covered.
from 8,700 PLNz/OS Installation Using ServerPac
This course is designed to teach you how to use the CustomPac installation dialog to receive and install a new z/OS ServerPac order. It also discusses basic PARMLIB customization, which may be required prior to performing IPL of a new z/OS system. The course includes a significant amount of lab activities.
from 14,500 PLNz/OS Facilities
This desktop course introduces the basic components, optional features and servers that are provided in z/OS. It focuses on the system service objects that are provided by the z/OS Base Control Program (BCP). Teaches students the functions of the main software base elements in managing tasks, jobs, storage, data and problems. It also discusses how a system programmer can influence these functions.
from 14,500 PLNz/OS JCL and Utilities
This course is designed to teach you how to use the z/OS Journal of Job Control Language (JCL) and selected z/OS utilities in an online batch environment. Both Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) and non-SMS JCL are discussed. Laboratory exercises on machines supplement the lecture material.
from 14,500 PLNz/OS JES2 Operator Training
This course is designed to give z/OS operator personnel, as well as input system developers, an overview of JES2. Students should be able to use JES2 commands in the z/OS console and use SDSF.
from 8,700 PLNz/OS Management Facility Implementation and Use
This training course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to install and customize IBM z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF) 2.1 and take advantage of the features and capabilities offered by z/OSMF. z/OSMF is a product for z/OS that simplifies, optimizes and modernizes the z/OS system developer experience. The tool provides solutions in an intuitive, browser-based user interface with integrated help.
from 8,700 PLNz/OS REXX Programming Workshop
This course is designed to teach you the basic skills required to write programs using the REXX language in z/OS. The course covers TSO extensions to REXX and interacting with other environments such as the MVS console, running REXX in batch jobs and compiling REXX.
from 14,500 PLNz/OS System Operators
To provide an overview of the z operating system (OS), look at systems from both a hardware and software perspective and develop a basic understanding of System z partitioning capabilities, Processor Resource/Systems Manager (PR/SM), z/OS, Job Entry Subsystem 2 (JES2), Job Entry Subsystem 3 (JES3), Time Sharing Option (TSO), TSO Extended (TSO/E), System Display and Search Facility (SDSF), z/OS Communications Server and the use of the System z channel subsystem for various channels such as Enterprise System Connection (ESCON), Fiber Connector (FICON) and Open Systems Adapter (OSA). It will also describe the Initial Program Loader (IPL) process and enable you to comfortably issue z/OS commands from the Multi Console Support (MCS) system console or extended MCS console.
from 8,700 PLNz/OS UNIX System Services Implementation
The z/OS UNIX System Services Implementation training course covers the installation, configuration and management of a z/OS UNIX environment, including file system personalization, security and user management.
from 11,600 PLNz/OS VSAM and Access Method Services
Master the management of VSAM and non-VSAM datasets using IDCAMS. Learn to code and use Access Method Services functions, including DEFINE, REPRO, ALTER and LISTCAT commands.
from 11,600 PLNz/OS System Services Structure
This course introduces the structure and control blocks of the z/OS BCP and system services. It prepares the new z/OS programmer to identify potential bottlenecks and performance problems, perform initial error symptom collection, and identify z/OS system customization opportunities and requirements. This course also provides the initial information needed for further training in specialized areas such as system measurement and tuning and identifying system problems.
from 14,500 PLNz/OS Security Server RACF, Implementing and Customization
The z/OS Security Server RACF Training: Implementing and Customization covers creating and managing the RACF database, customizing profiles and features, program control, and multi-layer security.
from 8,700 PLNFrequently Asked Questions
What z/OS training does EITT offer?
We offer training in z/OS administration basics, resource and subsystem management, workload manager configuration, and working in a mainframe batch environment.
Does z/OS require prior JCL knowledge?
It is not required at the start, but in practice z/OS administration and writing JCL jobs are complementary skills — many organizations train both competencies in parallel.
Who takes z/OS training?
Mainframe system administrators in large organizations, mainly from the financial, insurance, and public sectors, which still run IBM z/OS environments in critical production systems.
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