Duration
3 hours
Overview
Description
This Zowe Foundations course provides you with a comprehensive guide to understanding, utilizing, and implementing the Zowe framework. The first module, Introduction to Zowe 3.x, builds your foundational knowledge by exploring core features like the Zowe Application Framework, RESTful Services, the API Mediation Layer, and the API Catalog. In this module, you will also learn about the purpose of the Zowe Command Line Interface (CLI), the role of z/OSMF, Zowe Explorer in VS Code, security considerations, and the overall benefits of implementing the Zowe Desktop in your environment.
Audience
This course is primarily aimed at system programmers/administrators and application developers.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of z/OS concepts and capabilities.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student should be able to describe:
- The major components and architecture that comprise Zowe
- Zowe processes that are available after Zowe startup
- How to extend and interact with the Zowe framework
- How the Zowe server and client components can be installed
Course Content
Introduction to Zowe 3.x
Zowe Features
Zowe Application Framework
RESTful Services
The Role of z/OSMF
Zowe Command Line Interface (CLI) Purpose
Zowe Explorer and VS Code
API Mediation Layer
API Catalog
Zowe Security
Locating Zowe Information
Zowe Desktop
Benefits of Implementing Zowe
Working with Zowe 3.x
Zowe Startup Script
Zowe Processes
Zowe Cross Memory Server
Communicating with Zowe Components
Running Zowe Server Processes in a Docker Container
Zowe Client Components
Zowe SDK
Extending Zowe
Zowe Application Framework Plugins
Zowe Application Framework Services
Adding RESTful Services to the API Catalog
Zowe CLI Features and Plugins
Zowe Conformance Program
Zowe 3.x Installation and Customization
Zowe Server Components and Where They Can Be Installed
z/OS Prerequisites for Zowe Server
Convenience Build Process
SMP/E Build Process
Zowe Server Instances
Docker Images
Installing Plugins
Zowe Client (CLI) Components
Supported Client Platforms
CLI Prerequisites and Installation Process
Installing CLI Plugins
Authentication
Zowe Client SDK
Installing and Configuring Zowe Explorer