Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the ins and outs of z commands and panels in this course, and become an expert in navigating and customizing your command line interface.

Key Learning Points

  • Discover the power of z commands and how they can save you time and effort in navigating your file system.
  • Customize your command line interface with panels, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
  • Explore lesser-known z commands that can further enhance your productivity and workflow.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Master the use of z commands and panels in your command line interface.
  • Increase your productivity and efficiency in navigating your file system.
  • Learn lesser-known z commands to further enhance your workflow.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Familiarity with command line interface.
  • Basic understanding of file systems and navigation.

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Hands-on exercises

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Description

Getting Started with the IBM Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels is a mostly hands-on in an IBM Mainframe z/OS Environment. A total of seven labs will provide live access to an IBM Z server. The labs are designed to teach you the fundamental practical skills to navigate and work in a z/OS environment. This includes the use of ISPF/PDF dialogs, and TSO/E commands.

Knowledge

  • Review the main concepts of z/OS
  • Log on to TSO and start ISPF/PDF
  • Navigate through ISPF/PDF dialogs and use the basic ISPF/PDF functions and the ISPF Editor
  • Use ISPF/PDF to allocate data sets and edit data sets using the ISPF Editor primary and line commands

Outline

  • Introduction to Commands and Panels
  • Introduction to TSO and ISPF
  • Introduction to Skytap and System Familiarization
  • Creating, editing and displaying members in ISPF
  • Introduction to Exercise 2
  • Course Kit / Exercise guide - Required Download for Lab Exercises
  • Checklist before starting labs
  • z/OS 2.3 ISPF User Guide
  • Introduction to TSO and ISPF
  • Lab system familiarisation
  • Creating, editing and displaying members in ISPF
  • Lab Allocate new data sets
  • Week 1 graded quiz
  • Working with Data Sets
  • Allocating a data set in TSO
  • Working with data sets
  • Allocating a data set in TSO
  • Working with data sets
  • Lab ISPF Editor Primary Commands
  • Lab ISPF Editor Line Commands
  • Lab Copy, Move, Rename, Delete Data Sets and Members
  • Lab data set lists
  • Week 2 graded quiz
  • TSO Commands
  • TSO Commands - part 1
  • TSO Commands - part 2
  • Exercise 7 Introduction
  • TSO Commands - part 1
  • TSO Commands - part 2
  • Lab Using TSO/E Commands
  • Week 3 graded quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to use z-commands and panels with ease. Many users found the course to be very informative and helpful.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course provides a comprehensive overview of z-commands and panels.
  • The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging.
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
  • The exercises and quizzes are very helpful in reinforcing the concepts learned.
  • The course offers excellent value for money.

Cons from User Reviews

  • The course may be too basic for advanced users.
  • Some users found the course to be too fast-paced.
  • Some users felt that the course lacked depth on certain topics.
  • The course does not cover all possible use cases for z-commands and panels.
  • The course materials could be more interactive.
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