MVS TRAINING, Inc. z/OS, Assembler, COBOL, JCL, REXX, ISPF, CICS, DB2, ISPF/JCL

MQSeries Programming Seminar –
4 Days depending on platform

This session introduces the concepts of commercial messaging and explains how the MQSeries product fits the messaging application model in large networks and in client/server configurations.
The first day of the course introduces the basic concepts and facilities of MQSeries. Days 2 and 3 provide a 'quick start' technical introduction for application development staff.
Additional programming or system administration topics can be covered in customized follow-up workshops that address specific customer needs.

AUDIENCE

Day 1 End users, managers, system architects, application programmers and analysts, as well as operations and technical support staff that need an understanding of the MQSeries products will benefit from the first day.

Days 2 & 3 Development staff (application programmers and analysts) will benefit from the technical information provided in the second and third day of the course.

SESSION CONTENT

Day 1: OS/390 and Distributed Platforms

Commercial Messaging Concepts
Introduction to the MQSeries Product
Platforms supported by MQSeries
MQSeries Queue Managers and objects
Overview of messages and message queues
MQI - the Application Programming Interface
MQSeries Administration and Operation
MQSeries Networking
MQSeries Client/Server Configurations
MQSeries Clusters
Security
Transactional Support

Day 2 & 3 : More on the MQI

Preparing Application Programs
MQSeries Constants
Basic MQI Calls (CONNECT, DISCONNECT, OPEN, PUT,...)
Minor MQI Calls (Inquire/Set, Commit/Rollback, ...)
Using Dynamic Queues (Dynamic Permanent, Dynamic Temporary)
Message Types, Priorities, Triggering
Use of Message ID and Correlation ID
Reports
Data Conversion
Design Walkthrough

Day 4 : Distributed Platforms

Message Gruops, Segmenting, Distribution Lists
Analyzing Message Header Information
We can cover any and all topics—topics can be added or deleted per Client's needs

WORKSTATIONS are needed for this session.

PREREQUISITES

No prior experience is required for day 1. Application programming concepts in a networked environment is required to benefit from the programming seminar on days 2 and 3.