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Web-based training for Debug Tool for z/OS Version 7.1, Version 6.1, and Version 5.1

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Is there any Web-based training available for Debug Tool for z/OS?
 
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Yes, there is free Web-based training available for Debug Tool for z/OS at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ieduasst/stgv1r0/index.jsp. Although this training contains screen captures specific to Version 6.1, users of Debug Tool Version 7.1 and Version 5.1 can also benefit from this training.
This training is free of charge and provides audio in addition to visual instruction. It is self-directed and self-paced. It is divided into modules so you can select the topics that are most helpful to you.

Yes, there is free Web-based training available for Debug Tool for z/OS Version 4.1, Version 6.1, and other Problem Determination and Deployment tools products at http://www.ibm.com/software/websphere/education/curriculum/wbt/sw746.html?S_TACT=&S_CMP= and http://www.ibm.com/software/websphere/education/curriculum/wbt/sw846.html?, respectively.

Course SW746 - Using IBM Debug Tool V4.1 to Monitor and Test z/OS application is a Web-based learning course that is based on IBM Debug Tool Version 4.1.

Course SW846 - Using IBM Debug Tool V6.1 to Monitor and Test z/OS Applications is a Web-based training course that is based on IBM Debug Tool Version 6.1.

These courses explore the Debug Tool functions and features used to examine, monitor, and control the execution of application programs written in C/C++, COBOL, PL/I, or Java on a z/OS or z/VM system.

These Web-based training courses will help you to:
  • Understand the IBM Debug Tool product, its features, setup, and architecture.

  • Describe the basic features and functionality of Debug Tool Utilities (MFI (3270) interface, remote debug (GUI) interface).

  • Locate the critical elements and capabilities within Debug Tool and Debug Tool Utilities Interface DT (U&AF).

  • Prepare Cobol programs to debug.

  • Analyze batch programs with Debug Tool.

  • Analyze a CICS program with Debug Tool.

  • Manage JOB card.

  • Define a JOB card for batch processing.

  • Prepare a program to compile and link-edit using your settings and data set name patterns.

  • Create and manage setup files, saving you time when you are debugging a program that needs to be restarted multiple times.

  • Achieve complete test coverage by utilizing Coverage Utility (DTCU) to report which code statements have been executed.

  • Understand dynamic management of language environment run-time options and parameters for debugging IMS applications in a private message region or debugging IMS BMP programs.

  • Manage user and system settings, and setup files used to prepare your programs.


The courses are self-directed and self-paced, and are divided into modules so you can select and customize the courses to your educational requirements.

Additional fee-based courses are available from IT Education Services.

A CD-based version of the Debug Tool Version 4.1 training is also available. The CD version is ordered as a publication from:
http://www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/public/applications/publications/cgibin/pbi.cgi

Debug Tool for z/OS Version 4.1 SK3T-8175
 
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 Product categories:
 Software
 Software Development
 Problem Determination Tools
 Debug Tool for z/OS and OS/390
 Operating system(s):
  z/OS
 Software version:
  6.1, 7.1, 8.1, 9.1
 Reference #:
  1202253
 IBM Group:
 Software Group
 Modified date:
 2009-04-23

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