Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course covers principles and practices of coding data set information.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe DD (Data Definition) statements
Identify the different data type sets
Explain the rules for naming permanent data sets using the DSN parameter
Identify the status and disposition for permanent data sets using the DISP parameter
Describe the DISP parameter
Identify how and when to catalog
Explain the catalog structure on an MVS operating system
Use SMS-managed data sets in cataloging
Use non-SMS-managed data sets in cataloging
Create temporary data sets
Identify rules and reasons for using V/O data sets
Pass permanent data sets
Pass temporary data sets

Topics: 
Data Set Overview
Using Permanent Data Sets
Disposition of Data Sets
Cataloging Data Sets
Accessing Catalogued Data Sets
Using Temporary Data Sets
Passing Data Sets

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; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.