z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture Training in Norway

  • Learn via: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Price: From €3,139+VAT
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This course and the associated Part 2 course together form the essential core of the z/OS education curriculum for z/OS Systems Programmers. By attending both components attendees will gain an in-depth insight into the fundamental structure of MVS (now z/OS), enabling further study in areas such as debugging, performance, installation and customisation of the operating system.<br>This course concentrates on laying the ground rules of z/OS in terms of architecture, storage management, as well as the major control blocks and how to interpret them. The course also introduces the major components found in z Systems environments.<br><br>This course is also available for one-company, on-site presentations and for live presentation over the Internet, via the Virtual Classroom Environment service.
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Prerequisites

A good working understanding of the z/OS environment, from a technician's perspective.

What You Will Learn

  • describe the architectural principles governing CPU, Storage and I/O
  • identify the state of a CPU and describe potential problem scenerios
  • use IPCS and the debugging guides
  • describe the principles of Virtual Storage
  • describe the purpose of AMODE and RMODE
  • describe a page fault and its consequences
  • set up a flexible paging/swapping subsystem
  • explain how dataspaces and hiperspaces work
  • describe how an IPL works
  • isolate problems during an IPL
  • explain the concept of authorised programs.

Training Outline

Architecture

The architectural principles of the CPU; PSW, registers; interrupts system states; PSW swapping; multi-processing; central storage; addressing modes; storage keys; parallel & serial channels; pathing; HCD; LCUs; CCWs; I/O operation; SCSW.

MVS Introduction

The functions of the MVS operating systems; components required to prepare MVS for work; creating address spaces; Job Entry Subsystem; initiators; resource control; interrupt handlers and status saving; dispatching work; I/O requests; Workload Manager; execute the work; exit the work from the system.

Control Blocks, Dumps & IPCS

Using IPCS and the debugging handbooks to locate and interpret major MVS control blocks in a dump; finding main control blocks such as PSA, CVT, ASCB, TCB, UCB; main IPCS menus; IPCS FIND command; IPCS subcommands; IPCS labs.

Virtual Storage Concepts

Loading programs; real storage problems; DAT; segments & pages; page stealing & UIC; page faults; demand paging; dispatching address spaces; swapping & paging.

MVS Storage Management

AMODE & RMODE; common storage; private storage; Virtual Storage Manager; subpools; storage keys; RSM; page faults; segment faults; ASM; page data sets; VIO.

Dataspaces and Hiperspaces

Primary & secondary ASC modes; access registers; using dataspaces; VLF; Hiperspaces.

System Initialisation

Sysgen and IPL processes; the function of the LOAD parameter and the LOADxx member of PARMLIB; concepts of authorised programs; the subsystem interface.

Why Choose Us

Experience live, interactive learning from the comfort of your home or office with Bilginç IT Academy's Online Instructor-Led z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture Training in Norway. Engage directly with expert trainers in a virtual environment that mirrors the energy and schedule of a physical classroom.

  • Live Sessions: Join scheduled classes with a live instructor and other delegates in real-time.
  • Interactive Experience: Engage in group activities, hands-on labs, and direct Q&A sessions with your trainer and peers.
  • Global Expert Trainers: Learn from a handpicked global pool of expert trainers with deep industry experience.
  • Proven Expertise: Benefit from over 30 years of quality training experience, equipping you with lasting skills for success.
  • Scalable Delivery: Accessible worldwide, including Norway, with flexible scheduling to meet your professional needs.

Immerse yourself in our most sought-after learning style for z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture Training in Norway. Our hand-picked classroom venues in Norway offer an invaluable human touch, providing a focused and interactive environment for professional growth.

  • Highly Experienced Trainers: Boost your skills with trainers boasting 10-20+ years of real-world experience.
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  • Small Class Sizes: Our limited class sizes foster meaningful discussions and a personalized learning journey.
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Streamline your organization's training requirements with Bilginç IT Academy’s Onsite z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture Training in Norway. Experience expert-led learning at your own business premises, tailored to your corporate goals.

  • Tailored Learning Experience: Customize the training content to fit your unique business projects or specific technical needs.
  • Maximize Training Budget: Eliminate travel and accommodation costs, focusing your entire budget on the training itself.
  • Team Building Opportunity: Enhance team bonding and collaboration through shared learning experiences in your workspace.
  • Progress Monitoring: Track and evaluate your employees' progression and performance with relative ease and direct oversight.


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z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture Training Course in Norway Schedule

Join our public courses in our Norway facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
15 april 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT
20 april 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT
26 april 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT
05 mai 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT
08 mai 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT
18 mai 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT
08 juni 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT
14 juni 2026 (4 Days)
Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger €3,139 +VAT

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