Course Overview
About Course
In enterprise computing, mainframes run the backbones of critical financial, government, and large-scale business operations. Our 40‑hour Mainframe Administrator Training empowers IT professionals to effectively manage, secure, and optimize these vital systems. Beginning with hardware architecture and LPAR principles, participants gain confidence in using z/OS interfaces like TSO/ISPF and job processing via JCL and JES. Practical modules equip them to manage DASD storage—including SMS policies—and maintain dataset catalogs efficiently.
Performance monitoring is enhanced through SMF and RMF lab work, allowing participants to diagnose bottlenecks and optimize resources accurately. Security is a major focus: hands-on RACF exercises show how to enforce access control, perform audits, and implement cryptographic measures. System maintenance via SMP/E empowers trainees to apply patches correctly while minimizing operational disruptions.
Core subsystems like CICS and DB2 are taught from installation through performance tuning, with labs simulating production tasks such as startup/shutdown procedures, logging, utilities, and SQL workload optimization. Networking skills cover TCP/IP, VTAM, USS, and leveraging high-speed HiperSockets for inter-LPAR communication.
Participants also learn automation with CLIST and REXX scripting for routine tasks, plus troubleshooting techniques for I/O and system failures. A final capstone brings all elements together—designing and deploying a mainframe environment incorporating z/OSMF, sysplex configuration, disaster recovery planning, and governance frameworks.
Led by certified IBM Z professionals, this training provides slide decks, lab guides, and community support for ongoing learning. Graduates emerge ready to take on roles like System Programmer, z/OS Administrator, or Storage/Network Specialist. The curriculum aligns with IBM’s Mainframe System Administrator track and industry best practices—ensuring participants are well-equipped to support high-volume, mission-critical workloads that power the world’s economy
Course Syllabus
- Introduction & Environment Setup (4 hrs)
- Objective: Understand mainframe architecture: IBM Z, LPARs, z/VM, Linux on Z.
- Topics: Hardware overview, z/OS system layout, LPARs/PR/SM, TSO/ISPF interface basics
- JCL, ISPF & Job Entry Systems (4 hrs)
- Learn: Writing Job Control Language; utility execution via batch.
- Skills: ISPF navigation, dataset operations, JES2/3 job scheduling and management
- Storage Management & Cataloging (4 hrs)
- DASD fundamentals, SMS, VTOC/indexed VTOC usage.
- Managing catalogs, partitions, SMS policies, ADRDSSU backups
- SMF, RMF & Performance Monitoring (4 hrs)
- Track system activities through SMF.
- Use RMF for real-time resource metrics, performance optimization
- RACF & Security Administration (4 hrs)
- Implement RACF policies, profile/resource management.
- Security audits, cryptographic safeguards
- SMP/E & System Maintenance (4 hrs)
- Manage PTFs and SYSMODs with SMP/E.
- Understand maintenance zones, updates, system IPL.
- Subsystem Administration: CICS & DB2 (4 hrs)
- CICS startup, shutdown, definitions, logging, tuning.
- DB2 instance setup, utilities, performance tuning
- TCP/IP, VTAM & Networking (4 hrs)
- Manage VTAM and HiperSockets for high-speed LPAR communication
- Configure IP, UNIX System Services (USS) for connectivity.
- Advanced z/OS Facilities & Subsystems (4 hrs)
- Administer z/OS Unix, catalogs, JES extensions, operator commands.
- z/OSMF usage for system management
- Troubleshooting, Automation & Governance (4 hrs)
- Automate with CLIST, REXX; troubleshoot I/O, system hangs.
- Governance, backup/recovery, high availability in sysplex.
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Key Features
- Live instructor-led sessions by seasoned system programmers.
- Hands-on labs: IPL, JCL jobs, RACF policies, SMP/E deployments, performance tuning.
- Real-world scenarios: full sysplex config, end-to-end DB2/CICS lifecycle, disaster recovery.
- Capstone project: deploy a working z/OS environment with full subsystem integration and security.
- Career Prep: certification guidance (IBM Z System Administrator track), resume and interview support.
Our Upcoming Batches
At Topskill.ai, we understand that today’s professionals navigate demanding schedules.
To support your continuous learning, we offer fully flexible session timings across all our trainings.
Below is the schedule for our Training. If these time slots don’t align with your availability, simply let us know—we’ll be happy to design a customized timetable that works for you.
Training Timetable
| Batches Online/Offline | Batch Start Date | Session Days | Time Slot (IST) | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 11:00 AM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 5:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Week Days (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Mon-Fri | 7:00 PM (Class 1-1.30 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 7:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 10:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
| Weekends (Virtual Online) | Aug 28, 2025 Sept 4th, 2025 Sept 11th, 2025 | Sat-Sun | 11:00 AM (Class 3 Hrs) | View Fees |
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