Live instructor-led training
z OS JCL and Utilities ES07G
- CMDBID 46816
- Course Code ES07G
- Duration 4.5 Days
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Course content
What you will learn
Overview
z OS JCL and Utilities ES07G is a practical training course for teams that need structured, instructor-led skills in JCL, Utilities ES07G Introduction, Explore.
This course is designed to teach you how to use z/OS job control language (JCL) and selected z/OS utility programs in an online batch environment. Both Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) and non-SMS JCL are discussed. Machine lab exercises complement the lecture material.
Audience
This basic course is intended for people who want to use z/OS JCL and utilities.
Skills Gained
- Code basic JCL statements using proper syntax and coding rules, including JCL for:
- Creating new data sets
- Referencing existing data sets
- Condition code testing
- IF/THEN/ELSE/ENDIF constructs
- Generation data groups
- Output routing
- JCL enhancements introduced by various releases of Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS), OS/390, and z/OS
- Identify Storage Management Subsystem requirements
- Code instream and cataloged procedures
- Use symbolic parameters in procedures
- Code procedure overrides and additions super
- Use selected utility programs
- Describe tape processing facilities
- Code sort and merge control statements and associated JCL statements
- Recognize and resolve common abnormal terminations (ABENDs)
Prerequisites
You should have:
- Basic knowledge of IS technologies.
You should be familiar with:
- z/OS concepts and how these systems supports the Enterprise Servers.
This knowledge can be obtained by attending course An Introduction to the z/OS Environment (ES05G).
Outline
Course outline
- Understand the purpose and business value of z OS JCL and Utilities ES07G
- Work through the core concepts, terminology and workflow used in JCL, Utilities ES07G Introduction, Explore
- Apply the tools, methods or framework in practical workplace scenarios
- Review exam or certification preparation points where applicable
Certification
Exam and certification details
This course may support a vendor exam, digital badge or professional certification depending on the selected delivery option. Delegates should confirm exam inclusion, voucher availability, prerequisites, pass mark and version before booking.
Official vendor training information: CourseMonster vendor-authorised training.
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