Db2 12 for zOS: Basics for DBA Beginners
Learn the basics of DB2 12 administration for z/OS. EITT training covers database management, table and index creation, and performance optimization.
Why choose this training?
Growing market demands mean that, technical competencies have become a critical asset. Learn the basics of DB2 12 administration for z/OS. EITT training covers database management, table and index creation, and performance optimization.
Upon completion, participants will be able to: Describe several services provided in a z/OS environment, Explain loads in a batch environment, Explain loads in an online environment, Describe professional roles in a z/OS environment. These competencies directly translate into higher effectiveness in IT projects.
This training is particularly valuable for: This basic Db2 course is designed for z/OS database administrators who need to acquire the basic skills required to administer a Db2 database in a z/OS environment.
What makes our approach unique?
The EITT approach is based on hands-on experience and practical exercises. Over 5 days of intensive training, participants work on real-world examples and scenarios, ensuring not only theoretical understanding but practical application skills.
With over 2,500 trainings in our portfolio and a 4.8/5 participant rating, EITT is a trusted partner in IT competency development for organizations of all sizes. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.
Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we’ll prepare a program customized to your requirements.
Benefits
- Describe several services provided in a z/OS environment
- Explain loads in a batch environment
- Explain loads in an online environment
- Describe professional roles in a z/OS environment
- Log in to TSO/E
- Navigate the TSO/E and ISPF
- Use TSO commands
- Configure and use JCL (Job Control Language)
- Use SDSF
- Describe different types of data sets in a z/OS environment
- Assign datasets and display information about datasets and their contents
- Create and modify the contents of data sets
- Provide an overview of the Db2 environment 9
- Describe and use Db2 objects
- Describe and use several DB2 tools
- Describe the Db2I (Db2 Interactive Facility) environment.
- Use SPUFI (SQL Processing Using File Input) to create and execute SQL code
- Configure and execute Db2 commands
- Db2 Registration
- Describe the process of preparing the Db2 program
- Understand the startup and shutdown of Db2
- Understand and use Db2 recovery strategies
Who is this training for?
Training program
Modern Mainframe Environment
- Definition of z/OS
- What are the benefits of z/OS-
- Typical z/OS loads
- Batch processing
- Online transaction processing
- Professional roles in the Mainframe environment
- z/OS components and services
- UNIX system services
- Parallel Sysplex environment
- z/OS management interfaces
- Emulators
- Systems z/VM
- 2.1. TSO/E
- TSO login panel
- Changing passwords
- Additional login panel options
- Reconnect option
- TSO READY Monit.
- TSO HELP command
- LISTALC command
- PROFILE command
- Changing Profiles
- LOGOFF command
- Script handling
- 2.2. ISPF
- What is ISPF
- ISPF command
- Basic ISPF options menu
- Basic option menu areas
- Action bar
- Option options
- ISPF Settings
- Global color change tool
- Function keys
- Options or command line
- Keylist tool
- F3 Output
- F1 Help
- F2 Divide
- ISPF navigation techniques
- PFSHOW
- More ISPF Commands
- List of options
- ISPF command shell
- TSO command prefix
- Data sets
- Types of data sets
- DASD vs. tape
- Volumes
- Storage allocation
- Naming conventions for data sets
- Catalogs
- Storage management
- Checkpoint
- 3.2. Sequential data sets
- Creating data sets
- Tool selection panel
- Data set tool panel
- Creating a data set
- Assign a new data set
- Creating a sequential data set
- Editing a sequential data set
- Editing a sequential data set
- ISPF Editor
- Basic commands of the ISPF editor
- ISPF editor line commands
- Data set list tool
- Wildcards for data set names
- Data set list tool
- DSLIST results
- Select action
- HELP line commands
- DSLIST by volume
- 3.3. Partitioned data sets
- Split data sets
- PDS creation
- PDS members
- Creating a PDS member - Library tools panel
- DSLIST tool
- List of PDS members
- Members' shares
- 3.4. VSAM data sets
- VSAM data sets
- VSAM data set components
- Creating a VSAM data set
- 4.1. JCL
- Batch tasks versus online transactions
- Batch job activities
- Creating a batch job
- JCL: Job Control Language
- Manual format
- JOB Instructions
- EXEC instructions
- DD manual
- Instream input data set
- Instream output data set
- DD DUMMYS
- Example of task stream 1
- Example of task stream 2
- Submitting a task
- Notification
- 4.2. SDSF
- SDSF basic options menu
- Outbound and held queues
- PREFIX command
- Working with a queue query
- Select command
- Cancelling or clearing the output
- Example of task stream 1 revisited
- Example of task stream 2 revisited
- Relational database systems
- Db2 for z/OS and the Db2 family
- Db2 Optimizer
- Advantages of Db2 for z/OS
- Database
- Tables
- Indexes
- Primary key
- Relationships
- Referential integrity
- Integrity rules
- Data domains
- Access to scan tables
- Access to the index
- Interaction with Db2
- Transactions
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- SQL Categories
- SELECT statement
- SELECT list
- FROM clause
- A simple SELECT statement
- SUBSTR function
- SELECT with SUBSTR function
- WHERE clause
- SELECT with WHERE clause
- Operator IN
- WHERE with IN operator
- Operator BETWEEN
- WHERE with BETWEEN operator
- LIKE operator
- WHERE with LIKE operator
- ORDER BY clause
- NULL value
- SELECT from ORDER BY
- Putting it all together
- Joining tables
- Names of correlations
- Additional criteria
- Cartesian products
- SQL execution
- SQLCODE
- 7.1. Databases and tablespaces
- Db2 facilities
- Db2 Catalog
- Storage group
- Database
- Table space
- Segmented table space
- Partitioned table space
- Space of tables partitioned by growth
- Table space partitioned by range
- VSAM data sets
- 7.2. Tables, indexes and views
- Partitioned table
- Index
- Clustering index
- Index space
- Partitioned index
- View
- 7.3. Qualified names, secret object creation and SQL statements
- Qualification of Db2 objects
- Implicit object creation
- DML instructions
- Insert Instructions
- UPDATE instructions
- DELETE instruction
- COMMIT Instructions
- ROLLBACK instructions
- Db2 system
- System parameters
- Required address spaces
- Optional address spaces
- Tasks started
- Main address space
- System databases
- Catalog
- Catalog
- System database data sets
- Data pages
- Buffer pools
- Buffer pools: read operations
- Buffer pools: write operations
- Pools of system buffers
- Db2 registration
- Bootstrap dataset
- Blocking Db2
- Integrity issues
- Blocking transactions
- Insulation levels
- User interfaces
- Access to Db2
- 9.1. Db2 Commands
- Db2 Commands
- Command format
- DISPLAY DATABASE
- DISPLAY DATABASE SPACENAM
- Other DISPLAY DATABASE options
- DISPLAY BUFFERPOOL
- DISPLAY DDF
- DISPLAY LOG
- DISPLAY THREAD
- ARCHIVE LOG
- STOP DATABASE
- START DATABASE
- STOP DATABASE SPACENAM
- START DABATASE SPACENAM
- Execution of commands
- Command execution: TSO
- Command Execution: Batch
- Command Execution: SDSF
- 9.2. Program preparation
- Db2 program preparation
- Source program
- Precompiler
- Compiling and editing links
- Database request module
- Bonding plan
- Bonding plan
- EXCLUSIVE
- Implementation of the program
- Tool categories
- Packaging of tools and instruments
- Stand-alone tools
- Service support and samples
- Online tools
- UNLOAD tool
- UNLOAD control manual
- LOAD tool
- LOAD tool steps
- Restrictive states
- Db2| Tool Generator
- Tool panel one
- Tool panel two
- Tool batch task
- DSNUPROC
- SYSUTIL table
- DISPLAY UTILITY command
- Buffer pools and logging
- Normal closure of Db2
- Restart phases
- Starting Db2 after normal shutdown
- Incorrect closure of Db2
- Starting Db2 after an abnormal shutdown
- Initiating the log
- Rebuilding the current state
- Recovering the log forward
- Recovering the log backwards
- Object backup and recovery
- COPY tool
- Tablespace recovery
- RECOVER tool
- Themes from/OS
- Db2 themes for z/OS
- Other Db2 courses
- Db2 certificates for z/OS
- Course evaluation
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
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Db2 12 for zOS: Basics for DBA Beginners training for?
This training is designed for professionals looking to develop skills in db2 12 for zos: basics for dba beginners. Required level: beginner.
How long is the Db2 12 for zOS: Basics for DBA Beginners training?
The training lasts 5. Available in online or on-site format.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes — every participant receives a completion certificate confirming acquired competencies. EITT holds ISO 9001 accreditation.
Can this training be conducted for a closed group?
Yes — we offer dedicated closed trainings for companies. We customize the program to your team's needs. Contact us for an individual quote.
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