ISPF/PDF: efficient use
Learn to use ISPF efficiently in this one-day ABIS training: its editor, its screens, some utilities.
During this course, participants learn
- to use ISPF/PDF efficiently, as well as navigating between different screens and using the correct options;
- to manage the ISPF environment in practice;
- the extensive possibilities of the editor;
- to make use of the basic utilities and commands.
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Delivered as a live, interactive training – available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.
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Public training calendar
No public sessions are currently scheduled. We will be pleased to set up an on-site course or to schedule an extra public session (in case of a sufficient number of candidates). Interested? Please let us know.
Intended for
Each participant who is going to use ISPF/PDF: programmers, analysts, job schedulers, system programmers and users.
Background
Some general knowledge on the ISPF editor is necessary (see course ISPF/PDF basics).
You can test yourself to see if you have enough background by filling out the online selftest.
Main topics
- Overview of TSO and ISPF:
logon procedure • TSO and ISPF dataset naming
- ISPF user customization:
definition and utilisation of the PF keys and labels • log and list dataset • key lists • navigation possibilities
- Edit advanced topics:
concatenation of libraries • defined find commands: picture strings, use of labels • use of exclude commands • text entry, text split and text flow • recursive edition • tabulations • sort • edit profile: line numbers, autosave, recovery, masks... • highlighting • compare
- Utilities for dataset manipulation:
allocate, library utility, dataset list, compare and search-for utility
- Some frequently used TSO and ISPF commands:
HELP, ALLOCATE, FREE, LISTALC, TRANSMIT/RECEIVE
Training method
This is a mainly practical course: most of the time is spent on practical exercises.
Certificate
At the end of the session, the participant receives a "Certificate of Completion".
Duration
1 day.
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Reviews
Heel goed, interessante cursus, en gepassioneerde lesgever met heel veel background-kennis
| (N.N., ) |
Très bien, mais ça serait plus simple de voir juste 2-3 concepts et puis faire des exercices que tout voir d'un coup et puis faire des exercices.
| (N.N., ) |
Très utile et très complet.
| (N.N., ) |
Over het algemeen heel tevreden
| (N.N., Belfius Bank, ) |
Zeer goed en interessant.
| (N.N., Belfius Bank, ) |
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