Introduction to OS/390 UNIX

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Overview

Audience

OS/390 (MVS) programmers requiring knowledge to use the UNIX environment on the OS/390 operating system.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of MVS utilities, JCL, TSO, ISPF, and basic programming skills; prior knowledge of UNIX is not required.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify major concepts and key terms in UNIX
• Define the hierarchical file system
• Define the UNIX shell and scripts
• Define the VI Editor

Course Content

UNIX Introduction

History and Philosophy of the UNIX Operating System
Major Concepts and Key Terms

Hierarchical File System

Hierarchical File System Structure
Implementation on the OS/390 Operating System
Directories, File Types, and Permissions

UNIX Shell

The UNIX Shell on OS/390
Commonly Used Shell Commands and Examples
Customizing the UNIX Shell

Shell Scripts

Concept of Shell Scripts
Shell Script Structure and Syntax
Shell Control Structures
Debugging Shell Scripts

VI Editor

Commonly Used UNIX Editor
Functionality of VI
Editing and Saving Files