Datatrain Computer Based Training / Online e-Learning
CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS)
Duration
28 - 36 hours
Overview
Audience
Programmers who need to be skilled in Application Programming in the CICS environment, using the Command Level Programming Interface.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Operating and Network Systems and an understanding of basic coding in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.
Objectives
After completing these courses the student should be able to:
Identify the basic internal control structures of the CICS environment and the inherent differences between tasks, programs, and transactions.
Use commands to start/stop/monitor a CICS System.
Explain how certain control structures affect the working CICS system.
Interpret CICS command displays.
Select and use facilities made available by the CICS Command Level Programming Interface to achieve all of the standard online terminal network functions in the most efficient manner.
Identify the changes required in design for the conversion of legacy programs to newer non-3270 based programs.
Explain the strategic Web interface options of the CICS Transaction Server and the utilization the supplied program interfaces for integration with the Web.
Use of the Basic Mapping Support (BMS) facility to design and code screen display formats with emphasis on user requirement and the efficiency requirements of the network. Incorporate the operation and facilities offered by CICS Web Support for the presentation of CICS Maps and HTML Pages.
Load and reference application tables in main memory and obtain system and task related information for use in the application program.
Access data resources without causing contention; maintaining system efficiency, being mindful of data integrity and the consequences of back-out and recovery.
Develop CICS functions using pseudo-conversational programming techniques and multi-tasking functions with the background task capabilities of CICS Transient Data and Interval Control.
