COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mainframe Application Development Course
Our Mainframe Application Development Course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to work with legacy systems that power critical business applications. Mainframes are still widely used in industries like banking, insurance, and government for their stability, security, and scalability. This course will teach you how to develop, maintain, and optimize applications on the mainframe using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and other key mainframe technologies, preparing you for a career in maintaining and enhancing legacy systems.
What You'll Learn:
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Introduction to Mainframe Systems:
- Understand the mainframe architecture and the role of mainframes in enterprise environments.
- Learn about mainframe components, including IBM Z Systems, storage, and networking.
- Explore the benefits of mainframes and their relevance in modern IT infrastructure.
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Programming in COBOL:
- Gain expertise in COBOL, the most widely used programming language for mainframe applications.
- Learn the structure of COBOL programs, data handling, and business logic implementation.
- Develop the ability to write, compile, and debug COBOL programs effectively for legacy systems.
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Job Control Language (JCL):
- Master JCL (Job Control Language) to manage and control the execution of programs and jobs in the mainframe environment.
- Understand how to define datasets, allocate resources, and manage job execution in batch processing.
- Learn to automate mainframe processes using JCL scripts.
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Database Management with DB2:
- Learn to interact with DB2, the relational database management system (RDBMS) commonly used on mainframes.
- Understand database design, table creation, indexing, and optimization techniques.
- Write SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data from DB2 databases and work with mainframe data sets.
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Mainframe Application Design and Development:
- Learn the lifecycle of mainframe application development, from requirements gathering to design, coding, testing, and deployment.
- Understand how to develop batch and online applications for mission-critical business processes.
- Explore tools for mainframe development, including ISPF and TSO (Time Sharing Option).
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Mainframe Troubleshooting and Debugging:
- Master the techniques of troubleshooting and debugging mainframe applications.
- Learn to use tools such as IBM Debugger to identify and resolve issues in COBOL and other mainframe applications.
- Explore common error types and how to handle them in production environments.
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Integration with Modern Systems:
- Learn how to integrate mainframe applications with modern systems, such as web services, cloud-based solutions, and mobile applications.
- Understand how to use MQ Series for message-driven architecture and CICS for transaction management.
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Performance Optimization and Maintenance:
- Optimize the performance of mainframe applications through code tuning and resource management.
- Learn best practices for maintaining mainframe applications, ensuring high availability, and minimizing downtime.
- Understand how to conduct performance testing and load testing on mainframe systems.
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Security Best Practices in Mainframes:
- Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and applications on mainframe systems.
- Understand RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) for user access control and encryption techniques for data protection.
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Real-World Projects:
- Work on projects that simulate real-world mainframe development scenarios.
- Apply the skills learned to develop, test, and deploy mainframe applications that solve business problems.
- Build a portfolio of mainframe application development projects to showcase your expertise.
Why Choose Us?
- Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience working with COBOL, JCL, DB2, and other mainframe technologies.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from industry professionals with decades of experience in mainframe application development.
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Equip yourself with the skills needed to maintain and enhance legacy systems that are still crucial to many businesses today.
- Career Support: Access career coaching, job placement assistance, and interview preparation to help you succeed in your career.
Who Is This For?
- IT professionals and developers who want to expand their knowledge in mainframe application development.
- New graduates looking to start a career in mainframe technology.
- Experienced developers interested in working with or transitioning to legacy systems.
Join our Mainframe Application Development Course and gain the specialized skills required to develop, maintain, and enhance the core business applications of large enterprises!
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing our Mainframe Application Development Course, you will be able to:
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Understand Mainframe Architecture:
- Gain a solid understanding of mainframe systems, including their components, architecture, and how they function in enterprise environments.
- Recognize the role of mainframes in critical industries such as banking, insurance, and government.
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Master COBOL Programming:
- Write, debug, and maintain COBOL programs, including developing efficient business logic and data processing applications.
- Understand COBOL syntax and structures, and apply it to develop real-world applications on mainframe systems.
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Utilize Job Control Language (JCL):
- Create, edit, and execute JCL scripts to manage batch job processing on mainframe systems.
- Control program execution, allocate resources, and automate job scheduling tasks using JCL.
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Work with DB2 for Database Management:
- Develop skills in working with DB2, including creating and managing relational databases, performing SQL queries, and optimizing database performance.
- Understand how to store, retrieve, and manipulate data efficiently in mainframe databases.
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Develop Mainframe Applications:
- Design and develop mainframe applications for batch and online processing, addressing business needs and mission-critical systems.
- Implement solutions that integrate with legacy systems and support business operations.
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Troubleshoot and Debug Mainframe Applications:
- Use debugging tools and techniques to identify and resolve issues in mainframe applications.
- Effectively troubleshoot errors in COBOL programs, JCL, and DB2 databases to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
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Integrate Mainframe Applications with Modern Systems:
- Understand how to integrate mainframe applications with newer technologies like web services, cloud platforms, and mobile applications.
- Learn to leverage messaging systems like MQ Series and transaction management tools like CICS for integrating legacy systems with modern software.
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Optimize Mainframe Application Performance:
- Analyze and optimize the performance of mainframe applications, focusing on resource management and efficient processing.
- Implement best practices for memory, CPU, and disk usage to maximize the performance of mainframe systems.
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Implement Security Best Practices:
- Apply RACF for user authentication and access control within mainframe systems.
- Implement encryption techniques and other security measures to protect sensitive data stored and processed on mainframes.
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Work on Real-World Projects:
- Gain practical experience by working on real-world mainframe application projects, which will be part of your professional portfolio.
- Develop, test, and deploy complete mainframe applications that address business use cases and provide solutions to industry problems.
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Prepare for a Career in Mainframe Development:
- Be ready to take on roles such as Mainframe Developer, COBOL Programmer, DB2 Administrator, and Mainframe Application Support Specialist.
- Demonstrate your skills in technical interviews and assessments by showcasing hands-on projects you’ve worked on during the course.
