Mainframe - do TSO ao ZOWE

Explore the core activities of the mainframe environment with this comprehensive course! Master essential skills in TSO, JCL, COBOL, REXX, SORT, SQL/DB2, and Zowe (ZOWE). We'll provide practical tips and techniques for navigating common mainframe tasks and troubleshooting, illustrated with real-world examples like creating and utilizing data files in COBOL.

What You'll Learn:

• TSO: Navigate the mainframe environment, manage files, access databases, and create and debug COBOL programs. Gain insights into operations, performance optimization, and error correction through video tutorials.
• JCL: The primary scripting language for executing COBOL, Assembler, and REXX programs. Learn to manage sequential and indexed files (VSAM) with video examples covering structure and key utilities for performance.
• COBOL: The dominant language for data file processing (reading, merging, writing) on the mainframe. Dive into language structure and practical program examples with detailed video instruction.
• SQL/DB2: Harness the power of SQL for relational data management with DB2, the leading mainframe database system. Learn fundamental SQL concepts and how to access and manipulate DB2 tables.
• DFSORT: The go-to utility for managing data files (datasets). Master reading, merging, modifying, deleting, and generating reports from data files. Discover how DFSORT can replace legacy COBOL programs in certain scenarios. Video tutorials cover structure and real-world use cases.
• ICETOOL: A powerful complement to DFSORT for generating custom reports from sequential/VSAM files. Learn its structure, practical applications, and how to create effective reports.
• REXX: A procedural language for managing sequential/VSAM files, internal stacks, and interacting with the MVS/USS environment. Explore creating and using panels for user interaction and iteration. Video tutorials provide language structure and usage examples.
• Zowe (ZOWE): An open-source software framework for z/OS, providing modern interfaces like Visual Studio for interacting with the mainframe. Learn how Zowe enhances learning, accessibility, and development capabilities. Video tutorials demonstrate program creation and compilation using Visual Studio.

Prepare for Mainframe Certifications:

The course concludes with a dedicated section featuring solutions to questions from past public sector exams focused on mainframe roles. This is an invaluable resource for candidates preparing for mainframe job opportunities.