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PT1089
Training Summary
Students will learn to write online application programs using CICS Command Level Interface. They will learn the fundamentals of program control, VSAM file processing, Terminal I/O, as well as program testing and debugging techniques. This course can be taught on current release of CICS/TS or any previous release.
Prerequisites
Experience with COBOL coding techniques Experience with VSAM Experience with TSO/ISPF Experience with IMS and/or DB2 is helpful, but not required
Duration
5 Days/Lecture & Lab
Audience
Programmers and programmer/analysts who have a need to develop effective and efficient on-line systems
Course Topics
- Definition and Overview of CICS
- Basic Architecture and Processing Concepts
- System Tables (PPT, PCT, FCT)
- Control and User Areas
- Program Design Considerations
- Technical Communication (Including BMS)
- File Operations (READ, WRITE, DELETE and browse options)
- Program and Task Communication
- Advanced File I/O and BMS (Basic Mapping Support)
- Debugging use CEDF (CICS Execution Diagnostic Facility)