Core
Computer Operator Trainee - Core
The learning streams here provide an overview of IBM Z mainframes and their components, and discusses key concepts of the z/OS operating system that is commonly installed on them. Content also focuses on the use of TSO/ISPF and z/OS Explorer to access z/OS data, and the use of SDSF to monitor and manipulate z/OS system activity.
Computer Operator Trainee / Core / Mainframe Introduction and Configuration - Learning Plan
3 hours
IBM (z/OS) - The Evolving Mainframe
3 hours
IBM (z/OS) - Working with the Mainframe
1 hour
IBM Z - Introduction to the IBM Z Systems
3 hours
IBM Z - Hardware Models - z16
3 hours
HMC - Familiarization and Operation
3 hours
LinuxONE - Introduction to LinuxONE 4
3 hours
Parallel Sysplex - Fundamentals
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Computer Operator Trainee / Core / z/OS Operating System - Learning Plan
4 hours
z/OS - Concepts
4 hours
z/OS - Managing and Processing z/OS Data
3 hours
JES2 - Basics
4 hours
JES2 - Understanding JES2 Processing
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Computer Operator Trainee / Core / Interacting with z/OS Data - Learning Plan
3 hours
ISPF (z/OS) - TSO and ISPF Basics
3 hours
ISPF (z/OS) - Configuring ISPF for General Use
1 hour
ISPF (z/OS) - TSO/ISPF Concepts Assessment
2 hours
z/OS Explorer - IBM Explorer for z/OS
3 hours
SDSF - Introduction and Basic Concepts
1 hour
SDSF - Operations
4 hours
SDSF - Working with SDSF Data
0.5 hours
SDSF Concepts Assessment
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Advanced
Computer Operator Trainee - Advanced
The learning streams here provide some background to the types of storage devices that have been implemented in the mainframe environment, and describe how basic networking and communication protocols are used. Some core operator tasks, such as displaying system activity, and starting/stopping the z/OS system are also covered in detail.
Computer Operator Trainee / Advanced / Mainframe Storage - Learning Plan
3 hours
Storage - Introduction to Storage and Disk Systems
3 hours
Storage - Understanding Tape Storage
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Computer Operator Trainee / Advanced / Networking - Learning Plan
1 hour
Comms - IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts
3 hours
Comms - Monitoring and Controlling VTAM
4 hours
Comms - Monitoring and Controlling TCP/IP
1 hour
Comms Mainframe Network Communications Assessment
2 hours
Comms - VTAM Command Simulations
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Computer Operator Trainee / Advanced / Monitoring and Managing z/OS Activity - Learning Plan
4 hours
z/OS - Initializing and Terminating the z/OS System
4 hours
z/OS - Displaying z/OS System Activity
4 hours
z/OS - Advanced z/OS Monitoring Facilities
0.5 hours
z/OS - System Shutdown and IPL Simulations
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Business
Computer Operator Trainee - Business
The learning streams above provide content focussing on business-related information. This includes disaster recovery, where the Computer Operator plays a major role in ensuring recoverability of business data, and infrastructure, ensuring they comply with any regulatory requirements. This person also needs a solid background on how coaching and mentoring practices can be implemented to ensure they are trained to meet their full potential.
Computer Operator Trainee / Business / Disaster Recovery - Learning Plan
3 hours
DR - Ensuring Data Center Business Continuity
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Computer Operator Trainee / Business / Coaching and Mentoring - Learning Plan
2 hours
Coaching and Mentoring for Technical Specialists
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Optional
Computer Operator Trainee - Optional
The learning streams here are not mandatory but help to provide a holistic view of the mainframe environment that you are working in. For example, z/OS UNIX is available on a z/OS system, and use of z/VM and Linux operating systems is also likely, so knowledge in these areas is going to help you. Other products such as CICS, and IBM MQ may also be installed, so knowing how these run can assist you if problems occur.
Computer Operator Trainee / Optional / Related Operating Systems - Learning Plan
3 hours
z/OS UNIX - z/OS UNIX System Services Basics
3 hours
z/VM - Introduction and Concepts
4 hours
z/VM - System Initialization and Shutdown
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Computer Operator Trainee / Optional / Middleware - Learning Plan
4 hours
IBM MQ - Introduction to IBM MQ
4 hours
CICS TS - CICS Transaction Server Introduction
3 hours
CICS TS - CICS Explorer Fundamentals
2 hours
CICS TS - CICS Command Simulation
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