Mainframe Training Overview
This course is a combination of lecture, discussion and hands-on lab sessions.
First, an overview of JCL is given which describes the purpose of JCL, its relationship to the operating system, and the format / rules for coding.
Then, the JOB, EXEC and DD statements are covered extensively.
The purpose and use of each statement is described in detail; along with many parameters available to provide information to the operating system.
Procedures and several commonly used IBM utilities are covered in detail.
Recognize, analyze & correct typical ABENDs "caused" by JCL "errors".
Mainframe Training Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, each student will be able to -
This course is for entry level programmers or experienced information processing personnel who need an in-depth knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language).
Mainframe Training Prerequisites
Participants should have a good working knowledge of data processing fundamentals.
Mainframe Training Course duration
3 days
Mainframe Training Course outline
Day 1 - JCL Basics
Appendix A - JCL Summary Appendix B - JES Listing COBOLCLG Appendix C - JCL Assessment Appendix D - Model JCL Statements Appendix E - Basic JCL Exercises Appendix F - Utility Exercises Appendix G - PROC exercises Appendix H - The Final Workshop Appendix I - Instream PROCs Appendix J - ICETOOL Appendix K - Other SORT Examples Appendix L - JCL Errors to fix Appendix M - Calc Disk Space |