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IBM Mainframe Second Edition Essentials Training Course

IBM Mainframe Second Edition Essentials Training Course

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IBM Mainframe Second Edition Essentials Training Course Curriculum



Course Overview

The IBM Mainframe Second Edition Essentials Training Course is a comprehensive and interactive program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to work with IBM Mainframe systems. The course is led by expert instructors and provides a thorough understanding of the mainframe environment, its architecture, and its applications.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of IBM Mainframe systems and their role in modern computing
  • Learn the mainframe architecture, including hardware, software, and operating systems
  • Gain hands-on experience with mainframe tools and technologies
  • Develop skills in mainframe programming, including COBOL and JCL
  • Understand mainframe security, backup, and recovery procedures
  • Learn to manage and monitor mainframe systems for optimal performance


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to IBM Mainframe

  • Overview of mainframe history and evolution
  • Mainframe architecture and components
  • Mainframe operating systems, including z/OS and z/VM
  • Mainframe applications and their role in business

Module 2: Mainframe Hardware and Software

  • Mainframe hardware components, including processors, storage, and I/O devices
  • Mainframe software, including operating systems, middleware, and applications
  • Mainframe virtualization and cloud computing

Module 3: Mainframe Operating Systems

  • z/OS architecture and components
  • z/OS installation and configuration
  • z/OS management and monitoring
  • z/VM architecture and components

Module 4: Mainframe Programming

  • Introduction to COBOL programming
  • COBOL syntax and data types
  • COBOL procedures and control structures
  • Introduction to JCL
  • JCL syntax and job control statements

Module 5: Mainframe Security

  • Mainframe security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Mainframe security measures, including authentication and authorization
  • Mainframe access control and RACF
  • Mainframe encryption and data protection

Module 6: Mainframe Backup and Recovery

  • Mainframe backup and recovery procedures
  • Mainframe data backup and restore
  • Mainframe system recovery and restart

Module 7: Mainframe Management and Monitoring

  • Mainframe system management and monitoring tools
  • Mainframe performance monitoring and tuning
  • Mainframe capacity planning and management

Module 8: Mainframe Tools and Technologies

  • Mainframe development tools, including ISPF and SDSF
  • Mainframe debugging and testing tools
  • Mainframe productivity tools, including CA-7 and CA-11

Module 9: Mainframe Best Practices

  • Mainframe coding standards and best practices
  • Mainframe testing and quality assurance
  • Mainframe change management and version control

Module 10: Mainframe Case Studies

  • Real-world mainframe case studies and examples
  • Mainframe implementation and migration experiences
  • Mainframe lessons learned and best practices


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging: The course includes interactive elements, such as hands-on projects, quizzes, and discussions
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date: The course covers the latest mainframe technologies and best practices
  • Personalized learning: The course is designed to accommodate different learning styles and needs
  • Expert instructors: The course is led by experienced mainframe professionals
  • Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning: The course is available online, allowing participants to learn at their own pace
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible: The course is designed to be accessible on a variety of devices
  • Community-driven: The course includes opportunities for discussion and collaboration with other participants
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects: The course includes practical exercises and real-world examples
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access: The course is divided into manageable modules, with lifetime access to course materials
  • Gamification and progress tracking: The course includes interactive elements and progress tracking to enhance the learning experience


Certification

Upon completion of the IBM Mainframe Second Edition Essentials Training Course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing their achievement and demonstrating their expertise in IBM Mainframe systems.

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