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IBM COBOL Data and File Management

IBM & LearnQuest

Welcome to IBM COBOL – Data and File Management! This comprehensive course offers hands-on experience with IBM COBOL, focusing on data and file management in a mainframe environment. Learn fundamental COBOL code elements, file handling, and relational databases. The course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in COBOL programming.

  • Gain familiarity with the Skytap lab environment and understand the course syllabus.
  • Explore COBOL data fundamentals, including language elements, programming structure, and common commands.
  • Learn to work with COBOL data, utilizing VSCode, Zowe components, JES, and JCL.
  • Discover file handling in COBOL, covering records, blocks, organization, and storage.
  • Understand working with relational databases in a mainframe COBOL context, including the basics of relational data, Db2 fundamentals, and COBOL data interfaces.
  • Engage in group discussions and receive final comments upon completing the course objectives.

Enhance your COBOL programming skills and broaden your understanding of mainframe data and file management with this engaging and practical course.

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IBM COBOL Data and File Management
Course Modules

This course comprises six modules that cover everything from COBOL data fundamentals to working with relational databases in a mainframe context. Gain hands-on experience and practical skills in COBOL data and file management.

Welcome to IBM COBOL - Data and File Management

This module introduces the course and its objectives, familiarizes you with the lab environment, and provides a detailed syllabus. You will also learn to launch and log in to the virtual machine and explore the IBM Remote Lab Platform (IRLP).

COBOL Data Fundamentals

Delve into the fundamental elements of COBOL code, including language elements, programming structure, and common commands. Participate in a graded quiz and group research activities to reinforce learning.

Working with COBOL Data

Learn to work with COBOL data using VSCode, Zowe components, and JES. Get hands-on experience with the COBOL Command Line Interface (CLI) and access the mainframe with TSO and ISPF in self-guided labs.

Handling Files in COBOL

Explore file handling in COBOL, covering records, blocks, and organization. Gain practical skills in setting block sizes, file organization, and reviewing data sets through hands-on labs.

Working with Relational Databases and Mainframe Data

Understand working with relational databases in a mainframe COBOL context, including the basics of relational data, Db2 fundamentals, and COBOL data interfaces. Engage in group discussions upon completing the course objectives.

Congratulations on Completing IBM COBOL - Data and File Management

Congratulations on completing the IBM COBOL - Data and File Management course! This module wraps up the course objectives and offers a group discussion to reinforce learning and provide final comments.

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