Technologies / Infrastructure

z/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.

Issues

Describing the system initialization process in z/OS operating systems
Identify the differences between address space, data space and hyperspace
Describing the process of translating a virtual address into a real address
Explain the difference between paging and swapping
Defining a task in z/OS
Describing dispatching, interrupt processing, supervisor calls, inter-memory services and serialization
Describing the purpose of the job entry subsystem (JES)
Illustrating the task flow in a z/OS environment
Describing the process of allocating data sets in z/OS environments
Illustrate how to process an input/output request in a z/OS environment
Describing the implementation of load management in a z/OS environment
Explain the recovery processes in z/OS and list the tools available to diagnose problems
Describing storage management concepts in z/OS
Describe the features of UNIX system services available in z/OS environments
Explain the network topologies and protocol support available on z/OS
Describe system and network security in a z/OS environment
Develop an overall plan for the installation and configuration of the z/OS environment

Who is this training for?

This class is designed for those who are new to z/OS platforms but have a technical foundation in information technology

It is designed for those who need in-depth knowledge of z/OS

Prerequisites

You should have a basic understanding of IS technology, and you should be familiar with z/OS concepts and how these systems support Enterprise servers
You can gain this knowledge by attending the Introduction to z/OS environment training course
You should also have hands-on experience in logging into TSO and working with JCL
You can gain this experience by attending the z/OS Quick Start training

Training program

Including a welcome and overview of the course
Unit 2: Storage management
Unit 3: Labor Management
Unit 4: Input/output processing
Unit 4: Input/output processing (continued)
Unit 5: Data Management
Unit 6: Task management
Unit 7: IPL and system initialization
Unit 8: Analysis of termination and recovery
Unit 9: Installing and configuring
Unit 10: Communication
Unit 11: Security in z/OS
Including a summary at the end of the course

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 z/OS Facilities we recommend: You should have a basic understanding of IS technology, and you should be familiar with z/OS concepts and how these systems support Enterprise servers; You can gain this knowledge by attending the Introduction to z/OS environment training course; You should also have hands-on experience in logging into TSO and working with JCL.

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 class is designed for those who are new to z/OS platforms but have a technical foundation in information technology; It is designed for those who need in-depth knowledge of z/OS.