INTRODUCTION TO z/OS MVS JCL

THE COURSE: This one-day class provides an overview of the z/OS MVS Job Control Language.  It begins with a basic discussion of MVS concepts.  Then examples of commonly used JCL are shown and brief explanations provided as to how a data set (disk or tape) is: created; retrieved; printed; dummied; concatenated; deleted; cataloged; uncataloged, etc.  Also included is a brief discussion of conditional execution, GDGs, procedures and SMS considerations.
THE AUDIENCE: Anyone who wishes to acquire a basic familiarity with MVS JCL.  Some technical background useful but not required.
THE FEE: $420 per student.


z/OS MVS JOB CONTROL LANGUAGE (JCL)

THE COURSE: This three-day comprehensive and intensive class focuses on the "how to" practical aspects of z/OS MVS JCL, emphasizing techniques and conventions practiced in the industry.  It dispels the most common misconceptions about JCL and simplifies the complex, concentrating on practice rather than theory.  An introduction to MVS concepts is included.  The serious impact of SMS on JCL (including 'Extended Format' data sets, PDSEs, 'Space Constraint Relief,' etc.) is examined.  Several exercises are given and analyzed in class.  Best taken in conjunction with the "z/OS MVS Utilities" class.
THE AUDIENCE: Programmers, analysts, technical support specialists, operators, supervisory personnel and all those who wish to acquire a working knowledge of MVS JCL or enhance their current knowledge.  Only prerequisite is some data processing background.
THE FEE: $1,050 per student; $1,300 if combined with the "z/OS MVS Utilities" class; $2,220 if combined with the "z/OS MVS Utilities" and " z/OS MVS VSAM Concepts & IDCAMS" classes.


z/OS MVS UTILITIES

THE COURSE: This one-day class covers the most common functions of the most frequently used z/OS MVS Utilities: IEBGENER, IEHPROGM, IEBCOPY, IEBPTPCH and IEHLIST.  It also discusses the many non-VSAM functions of IDCAMS: REPRO, PRINT, DELETE, DEFINE GDG, LISTCAT and more, making comparisons when a function can be performed by either a Utility or IDCAMS.  The use of IEFBR14 is also discussed as is the effect of SMS on Utilities and IDCAMS.
THE AUDIENCE: Programmers, analysts, technical support specialists, operators, supervisory personnel and anyone who wishes to acquire a good knowledge of how to work with non-VSAM data sets (copy, print, compress, etc.).  Must have adequate JCL knowledge.
THE FEE: $420 per student; $1,300 if combined with the "z/OS MVS JCL" class; $2,220 if combined with the "z/OS MVS JCL" and "z/OS MVS VSAM Concepts & IDCAMS" classes.


INTRODUCTION TO z/OS MVS VSAM

THE COURSE: This one-day class provides an overview of VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) of z/OS MVS.  It begins with a brief description of the four types of VSAM clusters, KSDS, ESDS, RRDS and Linear.  A discussion follows on: the way a cluster operates (the function of the index, etc); the anatomy of a cluster (CIs, CAs and how they split); the structure and use of alternate indexes; the use of the catalog; a comparison between VSAM and non-VSAM data sets; and more. Many simple examples of IDCAMS commands (DEFINE, DELETE, ALTER, REPRO, etc.) are analyzed.
THE AUDIENCE: Anyone who wishes to acquire a basic familiarity with MVS VSAM.  Technical background useful but not required.
THE FEE: $420 per student.