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Gain the job-ready skills for an entry-level mainframe programming role. Mainframe computers continue to power many mission-critical, financial, banking, and government agency systems. There are 220 billion lines of COBOL in use today. 43% of banking systems are built on COBOL, and 95% percent of ATM swipes rely on COBOL code.¹ COBOL is scalable, mature, and self-documenting. You'll learn about COBOL from its birth and through its evolution. You'll learn new features and aspects of the language, while also getting hands-on experience to increase your knowledge and abilities with COBOL as a whole. You’ll work with a variety of IBM, COBOL, and mainframe assets, project scenarios, including COBOL programming basics, TSO, ISPF, gaining practical experience with mainframe data management and software development techniques. This Professional Certificate does not require any prior programming skills and is suitable for learners without college degrees. Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll have analyzed the real-world mainframe environment, reviewed mainframe assets and data, and presented and created a software development plan, giving you the confidence and the portfolio to begin a career as a mainframe programmer. ¹Reuters Graphics: COBOL Blues

Complete Project Level Training What you'll learn: Learn Mainframe COBOL BEST Concepts in theory and Practical'sFresher or Experience all required this knowledge on Mainframe COBOLBest concept explained in simple ways by Anil Polsani - Check my YouTube channel for moreIncluded few JCL Concepts to Run COBOL Programs. Best COBOL course ever. You will get the best training on COBOL module in this Course. Complete Project Oriented with Real-Time examples. In This Course we will be covering all major and minor concepts that are definitely used in each and every COBOL program coded in Project. Below are the concept that we covered in this course. COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) :Class 01 - Introduction to MainframeClass 02 - Introduction to COBOLClass 03 - Introduction to JCLClass 04 - Introduction to ZOS-TSO-ISPF TheoryClass 05 - Introduction to ZOS-TSO-ISPF PracticalCOBOL Class 01 - Introduction to COBOL -RepeatCOBOL Class 02 - COBOL Variable DeclarationCOBOL Class 03 - Accept-DisplayCOBOL Class 04 - Compute-PracticalCOBOL Class 05 - Data Movement -MOVE StatementCOBOL Class 06 - Conditional - IF StatementCOBOL Class 07 - Conditional & Control Sequence -PERFORMCOBOL Class 08 - Control Sequence -PERFORM -GOTO -PracticalCOBOL Class 09 - FILE Concepts Part-1COBOL Class 10 - FILE Concepts Part-2COBOL Class 11 - FILE Concepts Part-3 COPYBOOK Run JCLCOBOL Class 12 - Data Security-Memory SavingCOBOL Class 13 - Redefines - Matching LogicCOBOL Class 14 - Occurs Variable DeclarationCOBOL Class 15 - Occurs-Lookup LogicCOBOL Class 16 - SUB Program Static - Dynamic - Call by Reference - Call by ContentCOBOL Class 17 - String Handling - String, Unstring , Inspect , Referential Modification To get full knowledge on Mainframe , You need to do practice and also check my other Best MNC opted course DB2 CICS JCL.

DB2- Pre-compilation - Cursor - Restart logic - sqlcode - Load & Unload What you'll learn: 11 Hours of DB2 Developer Training15 sessions Covered in theory and Practical'sBest concept explained in simple by Anil Polsani - Check my Youtube channel for morePractical Environment will be given for a price contact me for the same Hello Friends, This is me Anil Polsani.This Course is Intend to provide deeper knowledge on the Mainframe DB2 database with good amount theory and best practical's with excellent explanation. In this course we will be Covering Topics like Pre-compilation , Package Plan , SQL all query thru COBOL programs, Cursor concept , SQL query with Main program and Sub-Programs and Many things like.Bulk Update Process , Handling of SQLCODEs -803 -811 -305 -904, DB2 Restart Logic , Load and Unload Concepts , How to code SQL Select query , Joins , ViewsYou can also See my demo videos in Youtube channel as well. You can Search for any Mainframe Module and you can find our channel video, More easy you can search by name as well.This Course is only on COBOL-DB2, There are other video that will be placed in next month. You Can also contact me for the Mainframe software so that you can do the Practice the Training Programs that are explained in the course.You can also join my live training session in here or you can contact me for more details of the training course. We have training thru batch/in group and we provide 1 to 1 training as well. Thanks,Anil Polsani

Job Control Language -Its Esay What you'll learn: JCL concepts - How to code Production JCL and Work on Production Job AbendsDeveloper Roles to Support Roles Training All parametersLearn how to see Real JCL used in ProjectSimple ways to learn easy JCL JCL - Job Control Lang, in Mainframe JCL is used in Batch application where all the logical programs coded in COBOL are compiled and executed.In This Course we will Learn JCL - from basic to expert level. Perfect for interview and good for knowing how project use JCL.JCL Course ContentIntroduction to JCL (JOB Control Language) TheoryStatements of JCL : JOB, EXEC , DD & NULL statementJCL code sheet & Sample JCL templateUnderstanding of JES (Joint Entry Subsystem) & Spool-SDSF & MAXCC (Cond codes)Working with sample JCL's Jobs Practical’sJCL Parameters: TheoryTypes of Parameters, JOB Statement, EXEC Statement & DD statement ParametersJCL utilities TheoryGDG Concept Theory & PracticalJCL PROC'S : Type of PROC, Uses of PROC Theory & PracticalPROC Overriding concepts Theory & PracticalMiscellaneous concepts: Theory & PracticalYou can also buy my other DB2 and CICS course which will be covering below topics:DB2 Course Content· Introduction to DB2 / SQL· How to COBOL-DB2 programso Create a DB2 tableo DCLGEN copybooko Code COBOL-DB2 Programo Pre-compilationo Execution· Cobol-DB2 program practical'so Inserto Select + Cursor + Null indicatoro Update + Commit + Restart logic· Load & unload· SQLCODE error code· SQL Select Query + View + Joins + Sub QueryCICS Course Content Introduction to CICS - Batch vs Online systems - CICS system tablesBMS Macros –Maps and Map setsCOBOL-CICS program - Pseudo –conversational Programming - copybooks CICS commands SEND, RECEIVE & RETURN Triggering CICS transactionsSub Program LINK & XCTL - PGMIDERRError Handling, HANDLE CONDITION, RESP, IGNORE CONDITION, NOHANDLEFile Handling – STARTBR READNEXT READPREV ENDBR RESETBRCOBOL-CICS-DB2 program exampleTDQs and TSQ

Watch this 47-minute conference talk from AWS re:Invent 2023 exploring how to accelerate mainframe modernization through automated refactoring and replatforming techniques. Discover how organizations have successfully transformed their legacy applications using AWS Mainframe Modernization to create agile services, update application stacks, and embrace cloud best practices. Learn about the latest innovations in mainframe modernization that enable applications to run natively on AWS Cloud, helping increase transformation speed and deliver tangible business value. Gain insights from real customer success stories demonstrating the benefits of modernizing mainframe applications and leveraging AWS's comprehensive cloud platform capabilities.

Explore the critical role of mainframes in modern business infrastructure and the emerging opportunities for a new generation of mainframe experts in this insightful conference talk. Discover how mainframes remain essential for Fortune 500 companies, powering core operations in banking, retail, insurance, and data management. Learn about the significant impact of mainframes on global IT production and their cost-effectiveness. Gain valuable insights into the skills gap in the mainframe industry and the importance of open source technologies. Hear from leaders of the Open Mainframe Project as they discuss training initiatives, resources, and best practices for aspiring mainframe professionals. Understand the evolving landscape of mainframe expertise and how developers can position themselves for success in this critical field.

Explore the evolution and potential of Linux on mainframe systems in this 44-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Delve into the history of time-sharing and Virtual Machine technology, tracing its roots from the 1970s mainframes to modern Linux implementations. Discover how Linux found its way onto mainframes through hobbyist efforts and IBM's subsequent development. Learn about the current landscape of Linux-exclusive mainframes, their security features including built-in encryption, and the advantages they offer over traditional x86 servers. Consider the future implications of hardware-driven encryption technologies and power-efficient alternative architectures in light of increasing data protection needs and processing demands. Gain insights into the Open Mainframe Project and tools like Zowe that are making mainframes more accessible to new developers.

Explore the world of mainframe security in this 56-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2014. Delve into legacy platforms, the mainframe community, and practical demonstrations of security techniques. Learn about user revocation, FTP access to mainframes, and Python scripting for mainframe interactions. Gain insights into Unix system services on mainframes and discover how to approach attacking this platform. Conclude with valuable homework assignments to further your understanding of mainframe security.

Explore the fascinating evolution of IBM mainframes in this 52-minute conference talk. Delve into the origins of mainframe technology, understanding its initial success and subsequent development. Discover the unique features that define mainframes and their significance in computing history. Trace the parallel evolution of mainframe operating systems and architecture. Learn how these powerful machines eventually adapted to run Linux, bridging the gap between traditional mainframe computing and modern open-source systems. Gain valuable insights from speakers Claudio Imbrenda and Nico Boehr as they guide you through this comprehensive journey from the IBM S/360 to today's Linux-capable mainframes.

Discover the relevance of mainframes in modern computing through this informative conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Explore the surprising growth of mainframe sales, the integration of Linux on these systems since 1998, and why Linux Systems Administrators should take notice. Gain insights into the architecture of modern mainframes, their unique hardware capabilities, and potential job opportunities in the field. Learn about fascinating aspects such as enterprise-grade storage, hardware-based encryption, and virtualization on mainframe systems. Delve into the mainframe community and access valuable resources to further your understanding of this powerful computing platform.

Explore the 20-year journey of Linux and open source on mainframes in this informative 50-minute talk by Elizabeth K. Joseph from IBM. Delve into the world of mainframe computing, understanding its architecture, storage capabilities, and the evolution of Linux integration. Learn about IBM's involvement with Linux, the concept of timesharing, and the initial doubts surrounding Linux on mainframes. Discover how Linux has become ubiquitous, powering various aspects of mainframe operations including networking, encryption, and hardware crypto. Gain insights into the IBM Linux One system and its open-source software ecosystem, including Kubernetes and Docker. Understand the benefits of high-capacity mainframes for consolidation and explore the Linux Foundation's ZOE project. Get acquainted with mainframe experiences through Zoe Web Desktop, CLI, and various tools like Anomaly Detection Engine and Feylong. Learn about package archives, OpenSUSE, and Travis CI integration. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any lingering questions about this fascinating intersection of Linux, open source, and mainframe technology.

Explore the enduring significance of mainframe technology in a DEF CON conference talk that dispels common misconceptions about these powerful computing systems. Discover how mainframes continue to process critical transactions like debit card payments while maintaining exceptional reliability and input/output capabilities. Learn about the modern mainframe architecture's role in business infrastructure, its impressive uptime performance, and essential security measures for protecting these mission-critical systems. Through demonstrations including earthquake response scenarios and analysis of the Logica breach, gain practical insights into mainframe operations, command line utilities, and networking components. Understand why mainframes remain indispensable for contemporary business operations and how their unified architecture continues to evolve for future applications.

This course gives an overview of the IBM Z system, general architecture, supported applications and workloads, why enterprises continue to rely on the platform, how it came to be positioned as it is, and where IBM is taking the platform in future. Ever since the late 1980s, mainframes were expected to die. But a funny thing happened on the way to the cemetery. Today, mainframes are enjoying a resurgence, and you are finding professional opportunities working on the mainframe platform. Why is that? In this course, Mainframe Development: Big Picture, you’ll learn why mainframes are still mission-critical systems in many large enterprises and government agencies. First, you'll explore the history and architecture that created the infrastructure that we see today. Next, you’ll rediscover capabilities and unique terminology of the mainframe platform. Finally, you'll learn why the platform continues to be relevant in the world of computing. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll understand how mainframes fit into the world of computing and the direction IBM sees for the platform's future.

The first step in learning about Mainframes. Covers COBOL, JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, Unix System Services and CICS. What you'll learn: You will learn to code COBOL programsYou will learn to code COBOL - CICS programsYou will master TSO and ISPF Commands on Mainframe computer that will help you in your day to day work and projectsYou will learn how to code JOB CONTROL LANGUAGE programsYou will learn all the major ISPF commands and understand ISPF operationsAdvanced TSO/ISPF commands are covered as wellYou will learn all major VSAM topics such as creation of KSDS, RRDS, ESDS, LDS, Alternate index, REPRO etcYou will learn how to create datasets on a Mainframe and perform operations on themYou will be able to Install your own Mainframe Operating system emulator on your Personal ComputerYou will also learn how to connect to a MainframeYou will learn what a Mainframe isMainframe Manufacturers in the world todayThe History of IBM MainframesOperating Systems used on Mainframe computersIdentify the various Mainframe Technologies.Programming Languages used on Mainframes todayDifferent types of Processing done on a MainframeLearn about Industries where Mainframes are usedThis will build a base to learn further about Application programming on Mainframes Note: Mainframe IDwill not be provided with the course. You have to arrange your own Mainframe ID.Welcome to the most detailed and elaborate course about Mainframe on the whole internet. The course offers exclusive content about Mainframe in movies and other media. The course has been BESTSELLERsince its launch in January 2017. It is the top reviewed and most sought-after course about Mainframe on Udemy. I made this course exclusively for UDEMY. You will not find content like this on the internet. This course also includes some amazing facts about Mainframes like FIFAworld cup brazilused Mainframes to detect whether a goal has been scored or not, and the most recent New Jersey Unemployment department needs COBOL programmers during the COVID-19 corona crisis. ========================================================================================= About Me:I am the original creator of the Mainframe courses on Udemy. Ihave been creating content since January 2017. After seeing my success many other instructors and Training institutes have started their own courses. Most of these are training institutes that just launch courses to earn more and more money. Iam NOTa Training institute. Iam an instructor on Udemy. Training institutes just launch many courses under many different topics to earn more and more money. They also have physical training institutes where they teach. They then create content and launch on Udemy to earn extra income. I do not do this. Ionly create content related to Mainframes and Electronics. I create content exclusively for my website and Udemy. You can go to my YouTube channel and you will find free content and courses worth many hours related to Mainframes. I had 3 courses in 2017 1. TSO/ISPF2. JCL3. VSAM I had announced that I will release 3 more courses soon 1. COBOL2. DB2 SQL3. CICS Other instructors started releasing courses under the same title as mine. They added some extra information to make their courses look better. I have 8 years of experience in Mainframes. Iwas also the community partner for IBMZday which was organized by IBMon Nov 21. More than 300 students from this course joined that event. You can search for IBMZ day and on the landing page of the event you will find "Mainframe Nation", that is me. So be rest assured that you are learning from an authentic Udemy Instructor and not from a Training institute. ===========================================================================This course is a collection of 4 courses. It covers TSO/ISPFcommands in detail. The ISPFcommands taught in the course are exhaustive.After TSO/ISPFit covers Job Control Language basics.It then teaches COBOLbasics.VSAM is covered in detail.CICSalong with 2 projects is explained at the ending of the course. After this course, you will have a full overview of the Mainframe environment. Monthly updates:Iprovide monthly updates to the course. I keep adding new content to the course, so you can keep learning new things about Mainframes. All this comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Heard about Mainframe but are not sure how to get started? This coursewill teach you what you want to know.This is the first stepfor anyone who wants to learn about Mainframes so you can start a new career as a Mainframe Professional. This Course is DIRECT and TO THEPOINT.Over 19 hours of videocontent and 200+ lectures.5 COBOL Assignments, 2 Mini projects in CICS, and a Practice Test. Get all the presentations in the course, so you don't have to take notes while watching the lectures.I alsoUPDATE this courseperiodically to include even more Videos. New Resources and Articles are also added.Join Over 6,200+StudentsWho Have Enrolled in this Udemy Course.If you ever have any questions please feel free to message medirectly and Iwill do my best to get back to you as soon as possible!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Build a foundation in Mainframe with this tutorial.You will Learn:What a Mainframe Computer is.The various Technologies and Terminologies associated with Mainframes.Running TSO/ISPF Commands on a MainframeCreating datasets and performing operations on themIdentify the different programming languages and Operating systemsused on mainframeISPF commandsTSO commandsJCL in detailVSAM in detailBasics of CICSBasics of COBOLand much much more...... Mainframe is extensively used in large corporations whichdeal with huge amounts of data every day. Over 70% of the global Fortune 500 companies use Mainframe to run their business for everything from cloud to mobile to big data and analytics.Now, there are 1.1 million customer transactions per second on Mainframes compared with just 40,000 searches on Google per second. IBMis the leading manufacturer of Mainframe Systems. Content and OverviewThrough this course of over 18 hours of content, you’ll learn about theMainframes and establish anunderstanding of the mainframe system.Starting with an overview of the Mainframes, this course will take you through the types of datasets, Operating systems, and data processing used on mainframes.With these basics mastered, the course will take you through TSO commands, will introduce you to ISPF commands, allocation of datasets,and then the different operations you can perform on the datasets.It will then cover JCL, VSAM, COBOL,and CICS.Upon completion youwill be literate in Mainframe terminology, understand how datasets are created, and how you can use commands to operate on the data in these datasets.You will gain enough knowledge to self-learn further Mainframe topics such as CICS.

Dive into a comprehensive 10-hour video series on Mainframe COBOL, designed for beginners. Gain foundational knowledge of Mainframe Operating Systems, their importance, and applications. Explore COBOL programming, including batch and online processing. Learn about COBOL divisions, statements, and practical implementations. Cover essential topics such as Accept and Display statements, Move operations, level numbers, reference modification, REDEFINES, conditional programming, RENAMES, IF statements, arithmetic operators, and various PERFORM statements. Delve into storage space concepts, COMP usage, date and time functions, arrays, search operations, copybooks, file handling, and advanced statements like CALL and GOTO. Conclude with guidance on practicing COBOL on personal computers and a comprehensive one-hour refresher session.

Whether you withdraw money at a cashpoint, pay with a credit card, book a flight or buy a train ticket—mainframes are always at work in the background. They do the crucial work and ensure that everything runs securely and without data loss. More than 70 percent of the Global 500s work with mainframes. The digital transformation poses a big challenge for enterprises today, and the modern mainframe plays a crucial role in addressing this challenge. As the typical platform for the "systems of record" of most large organizations, its unique features support today's requirements regarding performance, flexibility and security and enable companies to successfully manage the challenges of an online world. This course will give an overview of the modern mainframe, its concepts and features and their role in enterprise computing. Topics addressed range from mainframe architecture, hardware and operating systems (z/OS, z/VM, Linux), Mainframe application development and transaction processing to state-of-the-art workloads such as blockchain and analytics. In addition, industry success stories will be presented.

Watch a conference session from AWS re:Invent 2023 exploring how to leverage AWS Mainframe Modernization Data Replication with Precisely for enhancing mainframe applications through cloud integration. Discover techniques for implementing near real-time data replication from mainframes to AWS Cloud while maintaining data integrity and completeness. Learn from real customer examples who have successfully integrated mainframe data with cloud-native applications and services. Explore the latest developments in data replication technology and understand how to enhance mainframe applications by connecting them with AWS Cloud capabilities. Gain insights into phased modernization approaches that combine traditional mainframe systems with modern data analytics, AI/ML, and new delivery channels.

Explore the enduring relevance and security of mainframe computers in this 26-minute conference talk from BSidesLV. Delve into the modernized world of mainframe technology, its crucial role in managing billions of daily transactions across various industries, and its unparalleled reliability. Discover why mainframes continue to be indispensable for mission-critical applications and learn five trusted solutions for securing these powerful systems. Gain valuable insights into the importance of understanding mainframe architecture security for cybersecurity professionals and business entities alike.

Explore the critical yet often overlooked world of mainframe security in this 49-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the misconceptions surrounding mainframe vulnerability, learn why Fortune 500 companies heavily rely on these systems, and discover why they often neglect security research. Gain insights into reverse engineering techniques and exploit development specifically tailored for mainframe [z/OS] environments. Presented by Chad Rikansrud, this talk challenges the notion that mainframes are impenetrable and demonstrates how they can be vulnerable to hacking, despite their unique architecture.

Explore the often-overlooked world of mainframe security in this eye-opening conference talk from NorthSec 2015. Delve into the shocking 2012 breaches of multiple mainframes worldwide and uncover why these incidents went largely unreported by the media. Learn about the surprisingly simple methods used to compromise these supposedly impenetrable systems, and gain valuable insights into the critical importance of mainframe security in today's digital landscape. Discover why you should care about mainframe vulnerabilities and how to protect against potential threats in this informative and thought-provoking presentation.