z/OS Fundamentals
Mainframe Training Overview
System programmers, operators, and application programmers that need an understanding of the z/OS
environment and the subsystems supported.
Mainframe Training Course duration
5 Days 4 days
Mainframe Training Course outline
System Basics
Examine how data is represented in computers, using binary, hexadecimal, and decimal.
Introduction to memory addresses and basic instruction operation
Explore the role of the PSW in machine operations
Introduce basic computer hardware inventory: CPU, Memory, and I/O devices
Programs
Examine basic program structure.
Introduction to Linkage Editor functions
Illustrate connection between data, JCL and programs
Introduction to basic TSO/ISPF and SDSF
History and Overview of z/OS
Evolution of operating systems from MVT/MFT to OS/390 and z/OS.
Examining LPARs and parallel sysplex configurations.
The IPL Process
Review the IPL process
Steps in systems initialization
System Services and PARMLIB
Interrupts and interrupt handling
PARMLIB definitions related to system functions
System Address spaces
Storage Management Mechanisms
Real storage management:
o Central and expanded storage usage
Virtual storage management:
o Paging/Swapping mechanisms
Auxiliary storage management
Task Management
Review of initiator/terminator functions
Address spaces and task control
I/O Processing
Introduction to DASD hardware functions:
o CKD, ECKD, and FBA devices
o Parallel Access Volumes (PAV)
o Volume Affinity
Components of I/O operation:
o Introduction to channel command processing
Access method services
Caching mechanisms
Access Methods and Data Bases
Data set organization and access methods:
o Sequential access (SAM)
o Basic Partitioned Access (BPAM)
o Basic Direct Access (BDAM)
o VSAM processing (ESDS, KSDS, RRDS)
Introduction to data base processing concepts
Resource Management
Examine basic objectives in managing system resources
Explore the process of defining objectives
Discuss the process WLM uses to make decisions and monitoring requirements
Scheduling environments
Intelligent Resource Director
System Managed Storage
Introduce DFSMS concepts
Review SMS components
Introduction to Basic Communication Services
Basic networking and configurations
TCP/IP overview and function
VTAM/SNA overview and function
Introduction to z/OS Subsystems and Services
Overview of JES2 operation and function
Introduction and overview to CICS and IMS
Additional subsystems including:
o Unix System Services (USS)
o Security
o Performance Management Software
o Diagnostics and Debugging Software
JES2 for Systems Programmers
Mainframe Training Overview
This course provides the fundamentals of JES2 to I/T professionals. It is intended to provide the student with
the understanding to control, customize, and administer the JES2 subsystem in a z/OS environment.
Systems programmers with a need to understand JES2
Mainframe Training Prerequisites
z/OS Overview
Mainframe Training Delivery method
Instructor led, hands-on workshops
Mainframe Training Course duration
4 Days 2 days
Mainframe Training Course outline
I. Introduction to JES2 Concepts
A. Introduction to JES2 Checkpoint and Spool Operations
B. Examination of JES2 Job execution phases
C. JES2 and Workload Manager (WLM)
D. JES2 Configuration Options
1. Setting up a secondary JES2 subsystem (Poly-JES)
II. JES2 Initialization
A. JES2 Start-up options
B. Dynamic PROCLIBs
C. Initialization options, commands, and usage
D. JES2 Patching facility
III. Controlling JES2 Processes
A. JES2 device assignments
B. Internal Reader Facility
C. Job selection criteria and job initiation
D. Output management
IV. Spool Volumes and Operation
A. Spool volume allocation
B. Spool Management
C. Spool Offload Facility
V. JES2 Checkpoint Processing
A. Checkpoint Sizing and Placement
B. Checkpoint Configuration Considerations
C. Checkpoint Reconfiguration Dialogues
D. JES2 Checkpoint and the Coupling Facility
VI. JES2 Network Job Entry (NJE) and Remote Job Entry (RJE)
A. Network Job Entry (NJE) Definitions
B. Networking Considerations and Topology
C. Remote Job entry (RJE) Definitions
VII. JES2 Monitor
A. Introduction to the JES2 monitor and commands
z/OS System Operation and Facilities
Mainframe Training Overview
This course provides an examination of z/OS for systems programmers, operators and
application programmers. Topics include an introduction to the z/series systems hardware and
an exploration of z/OS architecture, system services and functions, storage management
mechanisms, and I/O processes. In particular the focus will be to explore the operation of the
z/OS environment with an objective of understanding its performance and exploitation
opportunities.
System programmers, operators, and application programmers that need an understanding of
the z/OS environment and the subsystems supported.
Mainframe Training Course duration
5 Days 4 days
Mainframe Training Course outline
System Basics
Examine how data is represented in computers, using binary, hexadecimal, and decimal
Introduction to memory addresses and basic instruction operation
Explore the role of the PSW in machine operations
Introduce basic computer hardware inventory: CPU, Memory, and I/O devices
Programs
Examine basic program structure.
Introduction to Linkage Editor functions
Illustrate connection between data, JCL and programs
Introduction to basic TSO/ISPF and SDSF
History and Overview of z/OS
Evolution of operating systems from MVT/MFT to OS/390 and z/OS.
Examining LPARs and parallel sysplex configurations.
The IPL Process
Review the IPL process
Steps in systems initialization
System Services and PARMLIB
Interrupts and interrupt handling
PARMLIB definitions related to system functions
System Address spaces
Storage Management Mechanisms
Real storage management:
Central and expanded storage usage
Virtual storage management:
Paging/Swapping mechanisms
Auxiliary storage management
Task Management
Review of initiator/terminator functions
Address spaces and task control
I/O Processing
Introduction to DASD hardware functions:
CKD, ECKD, and FBA devices
Parallel Access Volumes (PAV)
Volume Affinity
Components of I/O operation:
Introduction to channel command processing
Access method services
Caching mechanisms
Access Methods and Data Bases
Data set organization and access methods:
Sequential access (SAM)
Basic Partitioned Access (BPAM)
Basic Direct Access (BDAM)
VSAM processing (ESDS, KSDS, RRDS)
Introduction to data base processing concepts
Resource Management
Examine basic objectives in managing system resources
Explore the process of defining objectives
Discuss the process WLM uses to make decisions and monitoring requirements
Scheduling environments
Intelligent Resource Director
System Managed Storage
Introduce DFSMS concepts
Review SMS components
Introduction to Basic Communication Services
Basic networking and configurations
TCP/IP overview and function
VTAM/SNA overview and function
Introduction to z/OS Subsystems and Services
Overview of JES2 operation and function
Introduction and overview to CICS and IMS
Additional subsystems including:
Unix System Services (USS)
Security
Performance Management Software
Diagnostics and Debugging Software
z/OS Internals
Mainframe Training Overview
This course provides a detailed examination of z/OS for systems programmers. Topics include an
introduction to computer systems hardware and an exploration of z/OS architecture, system services and
functions, storage management mechanisms, and I/O processes. Each section will also explore the
associated control block structures associated with the z/OS operations being looked at.
Experienced systems programmers with a need for a more detailed understanding of z/OS functions. Due
to the technical nature of this material, the student should have several years experience in the z/OS
environment.
Mainframe Training Course duration
5 Days 4 days
Mainframe Training Course outline
Introduction to Computer Systems Architecture
Examine processor architecture and its role in supporting z/OS facilities.
Introduction to storage hierarchy: L1 and L2 cache memories and various architectural enhancements
to enable processors to achieve their rated speeds.
Review of processor power ratings and their associated metrics.
z/OS Architecture
Interrupt handling and SVC functions
Address space structure
Cross memory services
Logical partitioning (LPAR)
System Initialization (IPL)
IPL process details
IPL Program functions
Nuclear Initialization Program
Master Scheduler Initialization
System Services and Functions
Role of z/OS Dispatcher
Task management
Resource serialization
Recovery/Termination management
Virtual Lookaside Facility (VLF)
Storage Management Mechanisms
Real storage management:
Central and expanded storage usage
Virtual storage management:
Paging/Swapping mechanisms
Auxiliary storage management
I/O Processing
Introduction to DASD hardware functions:
CKD, ECKD, and FBA devices
Parallel Access Volumes (PAV)
Volume Affinity
Disk arrays (RAID)
Components of I/O operation:
Introduction to channel command processing
Access method services
Caching mechanisms
z/OS Exploitation Opportunities
Dataspaces/Hiperspaces
Access register usage
Batchpipes
Hiperbatch/DLF
Batch LSR
Parallel sysplex
Data buffering
z/OS Workload Management
Metrics associated with performance objectives
Basic control mechanisms of WLM
