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Introducing z/OS Unix System Services

by IBM

This course describes how open standards are implemented in a z/OS system by z/OS UNIX. UNIX System Services are introduced, and the role of z/OS as a server in the open systems environment is discussed.

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This course describes how open standards are implemented in a z/OS system by z/OS UNIX. UNIX System Services are introduced, and the role of z/OS as a server in the open systems environment is discussed. This is an introductory level course. It provides an overview of z/OS UNIX System Services (usually abbreviated to z/OS UNIX) as seen by the user. Details of installation and implementation for system programmers are not covered in this course. After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the role of z/OS in an Open System Environment
  • Identify the basic terms used in z/OS UNIX
  • Define the components of z/OS UNIX
  • Explain major functions found in z/OS UNIX
  • Discuss opportunities for applications in a z/OS UNIX environment
  • Use the two interactive interfaces available to access the services

Table of contents

Connect to your lab exercises
0mins
z/OS UNIX Course Overview
17mins
Introduction to z/OS UNIX
14mins
Hierarchical File System
59mins
z/OS UNIX Shell and Utilities
18mins
z/OS UNIX Shell Commands
26mins
Working with the Shell
22mins
Functions in z/OS UNIX
23mins
Working with the z/OS UNIX Environment
17mins

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