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.

• 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

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

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

Day 1

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

Day 2

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

Day 3

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

Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processes to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Division/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being personally responsible for the class charges.

GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training should use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this process: http://w3.ibm.com/services/gbs/evita/BCSVTEnrl.nsf

Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that should show:

The current GTP list price

The 20% discounted price available to IBMers. This is the price you will be invoiced for the class.