Module

Unix System Services

After an introduction to UNIX in the context of z/OS, including an overview of Unix System Services (USS) and the POSIX interface standard, this module provides a comprehensive understanding of USS functions, management, and practical usage.

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Topic overview

  • Introduction to UNIX and its historical background

  • Standards, POSIX, and X/Open Portability Guide 

  • The Hierarchical File System

  • Shells and utilities

  • Variable handling in USS

  • STDIO

  • Shell customizing

  • Shell scripts

  • Batch processing and the BPXBATCH utility

  • USS security

  • Processes and inter-process communication in USS

  • Piping and process chaining

  • File system

  • USS application services

  • Operational aspects

Overview

Language
German
Target group
System programmers
Prior knowledge
Basic knowledge of z/OS is required.
Duration
6 weeks
Learning effort
60 hours
Certification
EMA Digital Badge
Online
Fees
3,450 € (plus VAT)

Contact us

European Mainframe Academy GmbH
Alt Moabit 90d
10559 Berlin
Germany

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