Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

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Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

Course code: OP05G

Duration: 2.5 Days


Prerequisite:

•    You should have a basic knowledge of z/OS equivalent to the course An Introduction to the z/OS Environment (ES05G).


Course Description:

This course describes how open standards are implemented in a z/OS system by z/OS UNIX. UNIX System Services are introduced, and the role of z/OS as a server in the open systems environment is discussed. This is an introductory level course. It provides an overview of z/OS UNIX System Services (usually abbreviated to z/OS UNIX) as seen by the user. Details of installation and implementation for system programmers are not covered in this course. 

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

•    Discuss the role of z/OS in an open systems environment 
•    Identify the basic terms used in z/OS UNIX 
•    Define the components of z/OS UNIX 
•    Explain major functions provided in z/OS UNIX 
•    Discuss opportunities for applications in a z/OS UNIX environment 
•    Identify z/OS base elements and optional features that make up z/OS UNIX 
•    Use the two interactive interfaces available to access the services     

Intended Audience:

•    This intermediate course is for all computer professionals who will use z/OS UNIX. 

Course Outlines:

•    Day 1
o    Welcome and introduction
o    Unit 1. z/OS UNIX overview
o    Unit 2. Introduction to z/OS UNIX
o    Unit 3. Hierarchical file system
o    Exercises

•    Day 2
o    Unit 4. z/OS UNIX shell and utilities
o    Unit 5. z/OS UNIX shell commands
o    Unit 6. Working with the shell
o    Unit 7. Functions in z/OS UNIX
o    Exercises

•    Day 3
o    Unit 8. Working with the z/OS UNIX environment
o    Exercises