OP05G | Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services
 
Overview 
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.
 
Audience
This intermediate course is for all computer professionals who will use z/OS UNIX.
 
Prerequisites
An Introduction to the z/OS Environment - (ES05G) 
You should have a basic knowledge of z/OS equivalent to the course An Introduction to the z/OS Environment (ES05G).
 
Objectives
Discuss the role of z/OS in an open systems environment
Identify the basic terms used in z/OS UNIX
Define the components of z/OS UNIX
Explain major functions provided in z/OS UNIX
Discuss opportunities for applications in a z/OS UNIX environment
Identify z/OS base elements and optional features that make up z/OS UNIX
Use the two interactive interfaces available to access the services