ISPF course

Total Items: 3 Total Time: 11.00 hour(s)

Summary:

This training provides an introduction to ISPF. It explains the components of ISPF, container objects, navigation, and customization.

Basic program development is discussed, including the use of data sets and commands. Advanced topics include the CANCEL, SAVE, VIEW, and BROWSE commands, edit features, and program development utilities.

Learning Segment 1 : User Interface

Summary:

This learning segment provides an introduction to ISPF.

Objectives:

• Describe ISPF Components Use CUA Design Components Identify the Display Describe Interface Elements Identify Navigation Elements Use customize Options Use the Online Help Facility

Topics:

• CUA Design Concepts ISPF Container Objects Navigation The Primary Panel Customizing ISPF Getting Help

Learning Segment 2 : Basic Program Development

Summary:

This learning segment provides an introduction to ISPF basic program development.

Objectives:

• Identify the three data set types that ISPF supports and know how to access them Use full-screen editor concepts Delete, insert, copy, move and format characters and lines Find data using various commands Use various commands to locate and selectively change occurrences of character strings in a data set

Topics:

• Organizing Data Sets Searching Data Sets Editing Data Sets Line Commands Formatting Commands FIND and LOCATE Commands The CHANGE Command

Learning Segment 3 : Advanced Program Development

Summary:

This learning segment provides an overview of advanced features and uses of ISPF.

Objectives:

• Manage changes using the CANCEL and SAVE commands View data sets using the VIEW and BROWSE features Identify the different display modes in edit Apply ranges and bounds when displaying lines Use EDIT as a word processor Create a new data set Use the VSAM utilities Compile and test programs Manage a project using TSO commands

Topics:

• CANCEL and SAVE Commands VIEW and BROWSE Commands ISPF Edit Features Line Commands Creating Data Sets Program Development Utilities Managing an ISPF Project

Features:

• A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
• Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
• Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
• Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
• A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
• A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
• Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.

Technical Requirements:

P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.