This class introduces the newcomer to the world of z/OS. After explaining the organization of mainframe hardware, it examines how work is performed and how programs run in the z/OS environment. Concepts, terminology and acronyms associated with z/OS, OS/390 and MVS/ESA are explained, as is the relationship of z/OS to the world of PCs, and UNIX. The student will be introduced to the features and functions commonly used in MVS, including:* The purpose of MVS* The operating system structure* Virtual storage and paging* Disk, tape and dataset organization* TSO* JCL* Related software productsThe structure and features of JES2 are also presented, including:* The purpose of JES2* Job flow in JES2* Job and report classesThe impact of SMS on MVS processing is detailed by reviewing its effect on a typical dataset during its life cycle. The benefits of SMS are presented, as well as the impact of SMS on MVS JCL.
Audience:
This course is designed for programmers, analysts, technical support personnel, operators and managers working in a z/OS environment.
There are currently no public events available for this course. However, you can submit a request for a new date and we will try our best to get you into a Introduction to z/OS class.
There are currently no public events available for this course. However, you can submit a request for a new date and we will try our best to get you into a Introduction to z/OS class.
A technical computer background is required for this course.
There are currently no public events available for this course. However, you can submit a request for a new date and we will try our best to get you into a Introduction to z/OS class.
