z/OS Console Simulations

Duration

6 to 10 hours

Overview

Audience

Junior and senior operators responsible for monitoring z/OS system activity and resolving day-to-day z/OS system issues using console commands. This course allows the student to practice entering commands and viewing responses.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of the z/OS Operating System or completion of the Interskill z/OS, JES2, VTAM and CICS courseware.

Objectives

After completing this set of courses the student should be able to:
• Enter z/OS MVS commands to maintain system integrity, monitor system and online functions, and identify and resolve system problems
• Respond to messages displayed during z/OS IPL and shutdown
• Enter CICS, VTAM, and JES2 commands to monitor and control elements associated with those environments

Course Content