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

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  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Price: From €3,100
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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 z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture in Oman through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment, accessible from your home, office, or any location. Connect with expert trainers in real time and bring the energy of classroom learning into the digital experience.

  • Live Instructor-Led Sessions: Join scheduled training sessions with your instructor and fellow delegates in real time.
  • Interactive Learning Experience: Take part in discussions, practical exercises, group activities, and Q&A sessions throughout the course.
  • Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
  • Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's long-standing experience in delivering professional training since 1995.
  • Flexible and Scalable Delivery: Access live virtual classrooms from Oman and worldwide, with flexible planning options for individual and corporate training needs.

Experience z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture in a focused classroom environment in Oman. Bilginç IT Academy's carefully selected training venues provide a professional setting where delegates can interact directly with expert trainers and peers.

  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive field experience and real-world knowledge.
  • Professional Training Venues: Attend courses in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
  • Focused Classroom Experience: Benefit from limited class sizes that encourage discussion, interaction, and personalized support.
  • Quality-Driven Learning: Develop practical skills through structured, up-to-date, and professionally designed training content.

Meet your team's training needs with Bilginç IT Academy's onsite z/OS System Anatomy Part 1 - Z Architecture in Oman solution, delivered at your office or preferred location. Align your team's development with your business goals through a training experience tailored to your organization.

  • Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your organization's projects, team structure, and specific business requirements.
  • Time and Cost Efficiency: Reduce travel, accommodation, and operational costs while maximizing the value of your training investment.
  • Team-Focused Learning: Help your employees develop around the same knowledge base and strengthen collaboration across your organization.
  • Simplified Planning and Tracking: Manage the training process, participant development, and organizational requirements with greater control.


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

Join our public courses in our Oman 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.
22 June 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100
04 July 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100
05 July 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100
18 July 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100
26 July 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100
01 September 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100
02 September 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100
04 October 2026 (4 Days)
Muscat
€3,100

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