Db2 12 for z/OS Introduction to System Administration Course Details:

Learn the skills and knowledge needed to administer a Db2 12 for z/OS system.

Note: While class exercises are performed within a DB2 12 for z/OS environment, our expert instructors can provide guidance on all versions and their differences. 

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*Please Note: Course Outline is subject to change without notice. Exact course outline will be provided at time of registration.

After completing this course, students should be able to:

  • Start and stop a Db2 subsystem
  • Use the SET SYSPARM command
  • Access the system log to gather information about the subsystem initialization, operation, or shutdown
  • Describe the components and address space structure of a Db2 subsystem
  • Explain the use of RACF (or another external security program) for Db2 connection security
  • Explain the use of Roles and Trusted Contexts
  • Implement security procedures for a Db2 subsystem
  • Explain Db2 program flow for all environments
  • Explain parameter setting for the IRLM
  • Invoke and utilize Db2 TSO facilities
  • Use the Db2 Catalog to monitor subsystem authorizations
  • Work with the Active Log data sets
  • Explain Db2 logging
  • Use SET LOG SUSPEND and SET LOG RESUME
  • Use DSNJU004 to print log map and interpret the results
  • Use DSNJU003 to rename Db2 data sets
  • Plan for recovery of a BSDS failure
  • Monitor and control a Db2 subsystem
  • Explain transaction flow in IMS and CICS environments (optional)
  • Describe the CICS and DB2 environment (optional)

Explain the difference between JDBC and SQLJ

Participants should have the following knowledge and skills.

  • Understanding of the objects (such as databases, table spaces, tables, indexes, and so forth) used in a Db2 subsystem
  • Basic knowledge of SQL
  • At least one year as a z/OS systems programmer or equivalent knowledge

OR

  • At least one year as a Db2 for z/OS Database Administrator

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