Micro Focus COBOL, An Introduction

LENGTH OF COURSE:
 5 Days

DESCRIPTION: The course is a comprehensive introduction and evaluation of the Micro Focus COBOL product. The course will concentrate on the practical aspects of using the product to be more productive as a programmer/analyst.

PREREQUISITES: Some experience with COBOL is required.

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

AUDIENCE

Application Programmers, Analyst and Technicians who need to use Micro Focus to code and debug application programs written in COBOL.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Introduction to Micro Focus COBOL
  • Developing the COBOL Application with Micro Focus.
    • The Development Cycle
    • Compiling Your Program
    • Compiler Prompts
    • Obtaining Fast Compile Time
    • Navigation through Micro Focus
    • Tips and Techniques
  • COBOL, The Language and Micro Focus
  • Why, How and When Micro Focus.
  • Micro Focus in a GUI Environment.
  • Micro Focus Rapid Application Development.
  • Animating Your Program
  • Testing and Debugging Techniques
  • Linking Your Program
  • Run-Time Systems
  • Shared Run-time Systems
  • Static Linked Run-time Systems
  • Link Libraries


  • Subprograms
  • Packaging Your Application
  • Making Applications Portable
  • Developing programs for Mainframe vs. PC.
  • Writing Programs for Performance
  • Interfacing with other languages
  • Basic File Handling
  • Multi-user File Handling
  • Screen Handling Methods
  • Using Screens
  • Presentation Manager Applications
  • Microsoft Windows Applications
  • Advanced Program-to-Program Communication
  • Using OSX and Panels
  • Advanced Language Features
  • Introduction to the CICS/TS Option
  • The Micro Focus CICS/TS Region
  • Micro Focus Supplied Transactions


  • Animation and CICS/TS
  • CICS/TS Option Compile Techniques
  • Resource Definition and System Establishment
  • Quick Tips and Techniques
  • Migration of the application to the mainframe
  • Future of the product and planning
  • Course includes extensive hands-on labs to reinforce lecture and materials.


FROM OUR STUDENT EVALUATIONS...
"Very good introduction. Gave enough depth to get you started and enough information so you know where to look for more advanced topics."

Ken Meyers
State of New Jersey

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