COBOL/MVS (COBOL/370) Migration Strategy

LENGTH OF COURSE:
1 Day

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for all levels of technical professionals wanting to understand the migration path and considerations when moving from COBOL or COBOL II to COBOL/MVS. Both experienced and novice students will gain insight into the process of moving into the new Language Environment and COBOL/MVS.

PREREQUISITES: Students should have a working knowledge of COBOL or COBOL II.

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

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for all levels of technical professionals.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

Overview
- Introducing the New Compiler and Run Time
Conversion Strategies
- Moving Run Time to Language Environment
- Taking Inventory
- Deciding How to Phase LE into Production Mode
- Planning to Upgrade Your Source Programs
Moving from COBOL or COBOL II to COBOL/MVS
- Determine Which Programs Need Link versus Upgrade
- Comparing Run Time Options and Specifications Methods
- Reusable Environment
- Using SORT/MERGE
- SYSOUT Changes
- Link Editing Applications
CICS Conversion Considerations
- Compiler Options
- Base Addressability Considerations

FROM OUR STUDENT EVALUATIONS...
"Best course I have ever been to in 12 years of DP. Thanks!"

William Miller

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