Advanced Assembler Language

Summary

This class is an advanced level course in Assembler Language programming. Topics include an introduction into 31-bit and 64-bit programming, dataspaces and memory objects, and other advanced techniques.

Prerequisites

Students should have a good understanding of basic z/OS or OS/390 architecture and have completed Assembler Language Introduction or have equivalent experience as well as a minimum of 6 months Assembler experience. Students should also be familiar with using TSO/ISPF and JCL.

Duration

5 Days/Lecture & Lab

Audience

This class is intended for experienced programmers.

Topics

• Storage Usage Options
• GETMAIN/FREEMAIN storage management
• Introduction to 31-bit addressing
• Modal instructions and basic operations
• Advanced Instructions
• 64-bit mode operations
• IARV64 services
• Introduction to dataspaces
• Access register mode
• Integrating 24-bit, 31-bit, and 64-bit programs
• Baseless programming considerations

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