Mainframe Training : Xpediter TSO / Batch

Xpediter TSO / Batch

Mainframe Training Learning Objectives

As a result of the class, the student will be able to -

Modify the Xpediter SetUp to test programs that TSO / Batch

Use the Xpediter Debugging Tools / Commands to examine program execution

Convert the "standard" Compile & Link JCL to it's Xpediter counterpart

Prepare a program to run under Xpediter

Use Xpediter to Debug via TSO programs that run as Batch Programs

Intercept and debug the execution of subroutines under Xpediter

Discuss and use 10 Xpediter Commands for debugging

Suspend program execution at any point
Display and change program data variables
Alter program logic
Trap and recover from program errors
Set statement execution counts
Resume execution from any point in the program
View and interact with source code online

Audience

This course is for Analysts, Programmers, Team Leads and Managers who need to trace the execution of TSO / Batch programs and debug the those programs.

Mainframe Training Course outline

0. Introduction to Xpediter

1. Accessing Xpediter in TSO

2. Convert "standard" Compile & Link JCL and Xpediter Program Preparation

3. Xpediter Commands

4. Use Xpediter to Debug Batch Programs

Appendices

       Appendix A - Xpediter LOG Example

       Appendix B - Xpediter PARMS

       Appendix C - The Compile & Link JCL - Before and AFTER conversion for Xpediter