z/OS System Services Structure
This course presents the structure and control blocks of the z/OS BCP and system services. It prepares the new z/OS system programmer to identify potential bottlenecks and performance problems, perform initial error symptom gathering, and identify opportunities and requirements for tailoring an z/OS system. This course also provides prerequisite information needed for further training in specialized areas such as system measurement and tuning and system problem determination.
Monthly Subscription Starting at AED 99 + VAT
- Level Professional
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by IBM
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This course presents the structure and control blocks of the z/OS BCP and system services. It prepares the new z/OS system programmer to identify potential bottlenecks and performance problems, perform initial error symptom gathering, and identify opportunities and requirements for tailoring an z/OS system. This course also provides prerequisite information needed for further training in specialized areas such as system measurement and tuning and system problem determination.Modules
Introduction
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Introduction Quiz
4
Videos
- Introduction
- z/Architecture Overview
- z System Processors
- z/OS
1
Readings
- IBM z16 Technical Introduction
Untitled Lesson
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5
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Operating System Initialization Quiz
5
Videos
- Initialization Data Sets
- I/O Config and Parmlib
- The Nucleus Initialization Program
- LOADXX and Parameters
- Link Pack Area and Address Spaces
1
Readings
- Meet the Init & Tuning Guide
Untitled Lesson
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Task Management Quiz
4
Videos
- Introduction and Submitting Jobs
- Enclaves, PR/SM and CPU Management
- Address Spaces Revisited
- Dynamic Linkage
1
Readings
- Workload Manager (WLM)
Untitled Lesson
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Addressability Quiz
4
Videos
- Introduction & Dispatching Work
- Virtual Storage Space
- Program Calls & Linkage Stack
- Access Registers & Establishing Addressability
1
Readings
- MVS Programming: Extended Addressability Guide
Untitled Lesson
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10
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Input/Output Supervisor Quiz
10
Videos
- I/O Basics
- HCD
- UCBs and Subchannels
- Devices
- Channel Subsystem Processing
- Error Conditions
- Priority Workloads
- PAVs
- HyperPAVs and SuperPAVs
- Performance and Priority
Untitled Lesson
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18
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Storage Management Quiz
18
Videos
- Address Spaces Part 1
- Address Spaces Part 2
- 64 Bit Addressing
- The DAT
- Address Space Review
- Storage Requests
- 64 Bit Support
- Subpools
- Data Spaces and Hiperspaces
- Paging
- Flash Storage
- Parallel Sysplex Part 1
- Parallel Sysplex Part II
- Parallel Sysplex Configurations
- Coupling Facility Options
- Duplexing
- Coupling Facility Structures
- CF Operations
1
Readings
- Creating Data Spaces
Untitled Lesson
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5
Videos
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Recovery Termination Manager Quiz
- Badge Quiz
5
Videos
- Introduction
- Concepts and Methods
- RTM and Normal Termination
- Errors, Dumps, and LOGREC
- Course Wrap up
Auto Summary
Unlock the intricacies of z/OS with the "z/OS System Services Structure" course, designed for IT and Computer Science professionals aiming to deepen their expertise. This comprehensive program delves into the architecture and control blocks of the z/OS Basic Control Program (BCP) and essential system services. Guided by Coursera, this course empowers new z/OS system programmers to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, gather initial error symptoms, and tailor z/OS systems to meet specific needs. Additionally, it lays the groundwork for advanced training in system measurement, tuning, and problem determination. Spanning 600 hours of in-depth content, the course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, catering to various learning needs. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their z/OS system programming skills, this course promises to equip you with the knowledge to optimize and maintain robust z/OS environments. Join today to elevate your proficiency and drive system performance to new heights.
Jeff Bisti