CICS/TS Programming Using Command Level

LENGTH OF COURSE:
 5 Days

DESCRIPTION: This "Hands-On" course is designed to be a comprehensive review of the IBM CICS/TS Product. The material presented will provide a firm foundation in the procedures needed to code on-line application programs using Command Level coding features. The course is taught using live CICS/TS computer regions.

PREREQUISITES: Students need to have an understanding of basic application programming terminology and concepts. Exposure to a programming language is extremely important. Although not required, it is recommended that students know how to use TSO/ISPF. Students that are not familiar with COBOL can work with a team member who has these skills.

INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: A combination of Lecture, Exercises, and Hands-on Labs (when/where available).

AUDIENCE

Programmers, Technicians, and Managers that need to understand how to program in a CICS/TS environment.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Understand the evolution of on-line processing and the development of the CICS/TS product
  • Describe CICS/TS concepts, structure and facilities
  • Explain the difference between CICS/TS Releases
  • Describe the following CICS/TS features:
    • Resource Definition On-line
    • Autoinstall
    • ISC
    • EXtended Recovery Facility (XRF)
    • Multi Region Option
    • Inter-region communications
    • CICSPLEX
    • CICS/TS/OS2, 400, 7000, HP and others
  • Understand the purpose and use of the following CICS/TS Tables: FCT PPT PCT ALT PLT TCT DCT
  • RCT XLT
  • Understand and be able to code using the following programming techniques:
    • Pseudo-Conversational
    • Conversational
    • Non-Conversational


  • Understand the use and coding of CICS/TS Command Level Statements
  • Design, Code, Compile, and Test a CICS/TS Command Level program written in Command Level
  • COBOL (includes Debugging & Programming Aids)
  • Describe and implement "Move" vs. "Locate" Mode CICS/TS
  • Generate on-line screens using Basic Mapping Support
  • Test screens using CECI
  • Understand Screen Generators and Application Enabling Systems
  • Demonstrate a functional understanding of the following CICS/TS Supplied Transactions:
    • CEDF CEMT CSMT CEDA CMSG CEBR CEDA CECI CMAC
  • Understand important Restart & Recovery Issues
  • Understand the components that impact application performance
  • Demonstrate a functional understanding of System Management Functions including Testing,
  • Debugging, Security and Change Control


FROM OUR STUDENT EVALUATIONS...
"Instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to tie topics into practical application examples."

Penny Berman

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