IDz and z/OS Connect: Integration for Mainframe Modernization Training Course
IDz (IBM Developer for z/OS) and z/OS Connect enable the modernization and integration of mainframe applications with modern systems, enhancing development efficiency and extending legacy systems' usability.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level technical professionals who wish to use IDz and z/OS Connect to integrate mainframe applications with APIs and modernize legacy workflows.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Set up and use IDz for mainframe application development.
- Leverage z/OS Connect to expose mainframe applications as RESTful APIs.
- Integrate COBOL, CICS, and DB2 programs with modern systems.
- Implement best practices for API security and performance optimization.
- Troubleshoot and debug integrated systems.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to IDz and z/OS Connect
- Overview of IDz and its development tools
- Understanding z/OS Connect and API integration
- Benefits of modernizing mainframe applications
Setting Up the Environment
- Installing and configuring IDz
- Configuring z/OS Connect in the mainframe environment
- Setting up COBOL, CICS, and DB2 for API integration
Using IDz for Mainframe Development
- Editing, compiling, and testing COBOL programs in IDz
- Debugging mainframe applications with IDz
- Enhancing development workflows with IDz features
z/OS Connect: Exposing Mainframe Applications as APIs
- Understanding RESTful APIs and API lifecycle
- Defining APIs for COBOL, CICS, and DB2 programs
- Securing APIs with authentication and authorization
Integration with Modern Systems
- Connecting mainframe APIs to web and mobile applications
- Optimizing API performance for high availability
- Best practices for seamless integration
Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting
- Debugging API issues with z/OS Connect
- Optimizing API throughput and scalability
- Case studies in mainframe modernization
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Experience with COBOL programming
- Familiarity with CICS and DB2
- Understanding of mainframe systems and workflows
Audience
- Technical professionals
- Developers and engineers
- Integration specialists
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