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Course Number: ZOSJES200

z/OS – JES2 Fundamentals Operator Training

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the Job Entry Subsystem 2 (JES2) and its role in controlling jobs and tasks in a z/OS environment. It is aimed at job schedulers, programmers, operators, and system programmers who want to use JES2 efficiently in their work environment. Participants gain hands-on insights into how JES2 works, enabling them to successfully manage jobs and optimally control z/OS system processes.

Course Details

Instructor

by arrangement

Level

Beginner

Duration

by individual agreement

Type

Onsite or Remote

Further Details

Course Content

Key topics:

  • z/OS & JES2 overview:
    Introduction to the z/OS operating system and how JES2 works.
  • JES2 components:
    Job processing, INTERNAL READER, EXTERNAL WRITER, RJE, and NJE.
  • System control:
    JES2 commands, execution and output classes, SDSF.
  • System startup & shutdown:
    IPL, JES2 startup options, shutting down z/OS and JES2.
  • Job & resource control:
    Managing job execution, output control, spool, and checkpoints.
  • JES2 vs. JES3:
    Comparison of key commands.

Our training sessions and training materials are offered in both German and English.

Format

Our workshops are tailored to your goals, existing knowledge, and your company’s specific environment. You decide whether the workshop is conducted remotely or on-site at your premises.

Flexible pricing
Prices depend on scope, number of participants, topic focus, and chosen format. You’ll receive a transparent quote based on your specific requirements. Travel costs apply for on-site sessions.

Added value through on-site workshops
An on-site workshop offers the advantage of working directly in your IT environment and developing practical solutions together with your team that can be applied immediately in day-to-day operations.

Workshops at our training facilities in Munich, on request
We are also happy to conduct workshops at our own or external facilities in Munich. This option is available on request, with terms agreed individually.

Flexible booking, from just one participant
Our workshops can be conducted for as few as one participant. Content and duration are tailored to your existing expertise and goals – efficient, hands-on, and solution-oriented.

Pricing
For detailed pricing information on this course, please contact us here.
Dates

Dates are arranged individually in consultation with you. Please contact us here for more information.

What’s Included

Training certificate

Training documents as PDF

Source Files

Prerequisites

Basic IT knowledge, foundational knowledge of the z/OS operating system, TSO/ISPF editor

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