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Course Outline

Introduction to IDz and z/OS Connect

  • Overview of IDz and its suite of development tools
  • Understanding z/OS Connect and the mechanics of API integration
  • Benefits associated with modernizing mainframe applications

Setting Up the Environment

  • Installing and configuring IDz
  • Configuring z/OS Connect within the mainframe environment
  • Preparing COBOL, CICS, and DB2 for API integration

Using IDz for Mainframe Development

  • Editing, compiling, and testing COBOL programs within IDz
  • Debugging mainframe applications using IDz tools
  • Enhancing development workflows through IDz capabilities

z/OS Connect: Exposing Mainframe Applications as APIs

  • Understanding RESTful APIs and the API lifecycle
  • Defining APIs for COBOL, CICS, and DB2 programs
  • Securing APIs through authentication and authorization mechanisms

Integration with Modern Systems

  • Connecting mainframe APIs to web and mobile applications
  • Optimizing API performance for high availability
  • Best practices for achieving seamless integration

Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

  • Debugging API issues using z/OS Connect
  • Optimizing API throughput and scalability
  • Case studies highlighting mainframe modernization

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Practical experience in COBOL programming
  • Familiarity with CICS and DB2 environments
  • Understanding of mainframe systems and operational workflows

Intended Audience

  • Technical professionals
  • Developers and engineers
  • Integration specialists
 21 Hours

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