Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

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Information

Overview

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.

Audience

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

Prerequisites

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

Objective

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

Course Outline

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