JCL for Business Analysts - MF12 ( 1 Day )
Price: $600.00
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Abstract/Overview
This hands-on course provides the basic knowledge on how to access the IBM MVS development environment and to use the development tool available in TSO to test business applications operating in batch mode. The course focuses on providing the fundamentals of the MVS Job Control Language such that existing jobs can be modified, submitted, and results verified in order to test changes made to applications. Hands-on exercises are provided to ensure an effective learning experience.
Audience - Who Should Attend?
This entry-level course is intended for business analysts who have limited knowledge on mainframe environments and want to learn how to test business applications in a batch environment.
Prerequisite
Students are assumed to have a working knowledge of TSO/ISPF (Course Code MF10) and possess a basic understanding of computer software and programming logic.
Objective
- Understand the different steps involved in testing an application.
- Be able to submit and review JCL execution.
- Be able to figure out JCL errors and know how to fix them.
- Know how to edit JCL to re-use for other purposes.
Content
The Testing Cycle
- Test Cycle Overview
- TSO/ISPF Quick Reference
- Setup a JOB
- Creating Test Data
- Executing a JOB
- Verifying Results
JOB Overview
- What is JCL
- Basic Structure
- Statement Types
- Recognizing I/O Devices
- Modifying JCL Parameters
- Describing JOB Execution
- Allocation Problems
Problems Encountered While Testing
- Most Common Syntax Errors
- Allocation Problems
- ABEND Conditions
- External ABEND
- Internal ABEND
Course Schedule
| Start Date | Location | Class Code | Duration (days) |
| Fri, Sep 10 2010 | Ottawa | P35782 | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 01 2010 | Ottawa | P36257 | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 19 2010 | Toronto | P36056 | 1 |
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