An advanced programme for system programmers who install, configure and maintain Db2 for z/OS. It covers subsystem installation and migration, DSNZPARM tuning, buffer pools and memory, logging and the BSDS, DDF connectivity, data-sharing concepts, maintenance with SMP/E and subsystem recovery. Labs follow real systems-support scenarios so learners can keep a Db2 subsystem stable, secure and well tuned.
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Plan and perform Db2 subsystem installation and version migration
Configure DSNZPARM and system parameters for workload needs
Size and tune buffer pools, EDM and other memory areas
Manage logs, the BSDS and archive processing
Configure and troubleshoot DDF and distributed connectivity
Explain data-sharing architecture and group operations
Apply maintenance and service using SMP/E
Recover a subsystem after common failures
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- Db2 DBA experience or completion of a Db2 DBA course
- z/OS system-programming basics: PARMLIB, started tasks, SMP/E awareness
- Working knowledge of JCL and TSO/ISPF
- Suited to system programmers and senior DBAs
LAB ACCESS (provided by Ez-Learn)
- Dedicated z/OS lab environment with personal user ID; access details issued at course start
- Guided hands-on exercises mapped to every module
STUDY MATERIAL (Ez-Learn LMS with Lifetime Access)
- Course slides, lab guides
- Practice exercises
- Reference notes
- Assessments for every Module
- Interview Preparation Questions
- Sample resumes (On Request)
- Mock Interviews (On Request)
Upcoming batches
16 Nov 2026
online Mon-Wed-Fri
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