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Introduction to z/OS Commands and Panels on IBM Z

Jeff Bisti

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A total of seven labs will provide live access to an IBM Z server. The labs are designed to teach you the fundamental practical skills to navigate and work in a z/OS environment. This includes the use of ISPF/PDF dialogs, and TSO/E commands.

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Please Note: Learners who successfully complete this IBM course can earn a skill badge — a detailed, verifiable and digital credential that profiles the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in this course. Enroll to learn more, complete the course and claim your badge!

A total of seven labs will provide live access to an IBM Z server. The labs are designed to teach you the fundamental practical skills to navigate and work in a z/OS environment. This includes the use of ISPF/PDF dialogs, and TSO/E commands.

What you'll learn

In this course you will learn the basics of :

System familiarization

Allocating new data sets

ISPF primary commands and editor line commands

Copy, move, rename and delete data sets

Using TSO/E commands

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Learning objectives

  • In this course you will learn the basics of :
  • System familiarization
  • Allocating new data sets
  • Ispf primary commands and editor line commands
  • Copy, move, rename and delete data sets
  • Using tso/e commands

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Provides live access to an IBM Z server, offering practical skills development
Covers core z/OS fundamentals such as system familiarization, data set management, and TSO/E commands
Through hands-on labs, strengthens foundational knowledge for beginners and enhances skills for intermediate learners
Introduces learners to ISPF/PDF and TSO/E interfaces, equipping them with essential navigation tools
Taught by Jeff Bisti, an experienced instructor
Aligned with industry practices, preparing learners for practical applications

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IT Manager
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Project Manager
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Data Analyst
Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and patterns. A course on IBM Z would be useful for a Data Analyst who works with z/OS, an operating system used to manage large amounts of data and applications.
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IT Auditors evaluate the security and efficiency of computer systems and networks. A course on IBM Z would be useful for an IT Auditor who works with z/OS, an operating system used to manage large amounts of data and applications.
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Software Engineer
Software Engineers design and develop software applications. A course on IBM Z would be useful for a Software Engineer who works with z/OS, an operating system used to manage large amounts of data and applications.
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Programmer
Programmers write and test code that makes computers perform tasks. This course on IBM Z would be useful for Programmers who work with z/OS, an operating system used to manage large amounts of data and applications.
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Business Analyst
Business Analysts analyze business needs and develop solutions using information technology. A course on IBM Z would be useful for a Business Analyst who works with z/OS, an operating system used to manage large amounts of data and applications.
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Computer Operator
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Quality Assurance Analysts test and evaluate software applications to ensure they meet quality standards. A course on IBM Z would be useful for a Quality Assurance Analyst who works with z/OS, an operating system used to manage large amounts of data and applications.
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This course belongs to a collection called IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner. It's comprised of three courses:
  1. Introduction to IBM z/OS Mainframe
  2. Introduction to z/OS Commands and Panels on IBM Z (viewing)
  3. Introduction to System Programming on IBM Z
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Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Provides live access to an IBM Z server, offering practical skills development
Covers core z/OS fundamentals such as system familiarization, data set management, and TSO/E commands
Through hands-on labs, strengthens foundational knowledge for beginners and enhances skills for intermediate learners
Introduces learners to ISPF/PDF and TSO/E interfaces, equipping them with essential navigation tools
Taught by Jeff Bisti, an experienced instructor
Aligned with industry practices, preparing learners for practical applications
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