ClearPath MCP Course Catalog Education Maximizes Your IT Investment Unisys Customer Education provides a suite of courses to train your personnel to effectively use the unique features and capabilities of ClearPath Master Control Program (MCP) systems. Our classes reflect our commitment to provide world-class training to enable you to optimize your investment in Unisys products and services. We offer a wide range of standard courses, as well as customized training. Our standard courses are included in this catalog. Our training content is developed, refined and delivered by training consultants who have real world experience gained by working with Unisys clients in some of the world’s largest organizations. Develop and Expand Your Skills We provide a suite of training offerings that will: • Provide you with the skills needed to maximize your productivity • Quickly and efficiently help you extend your value in this highly competitive business world We offer state-of-the-art training in a variety of delivery formats allowing you to choose the one that works best for you: • At your site or a Unisys location • Over the Internet • Through CD-ROMs or Videos at your desktop • Via Consortium Client Site Classroom Training You pick the date and the class location and we bring the instructor to you! With client site training, courses can be scheduled on a date that is convenient for you, and because they are at your location, you don't incur travel costs and students won't be away from home. • Delivered in Your Work Environment - An additional advantage is that the class is taught on your equipment, so students are learning in their work environment rather than in a classroom setup. • Tailored Classes - Client site classes can also be tailored to meet your needs. You might shorten a 10-day class into a 5-day class, or combine portions of several related courses into a single course, or have the instructor vary the emphasis of topics depending on your staff's and site's requirements. • Definition Assistance - If you're not sure exactly what training you need or how to best tailor an existing course, our qualified, experienced staff will assist you to define the exact training you need to met your staff's specific training requirements.
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ClearPath MCP Course Catalog
Education Maximizes Your IT Investment Unisys Customer Education provides a suite of courses to train your personnel to effectively use the unique features and capabilities of ClearPath Master Control Program (MCP) systems. Our classes reflect our commitment to provide world-class training to enable you to optimize your investment in Unisys products and services.
We offer a wide range of standard courses, as well as customized training. Our standard courses are included in this catalog.
Our training content is developed, refined and delivered by training consultants who have real world experience gained by working with Unisys clients in some of the world’s largest organizations.
Develop and Expand Your Skills We provide a suite of training offerings that will:
• Provide you with the skills needed to maximize your productivity
• Quickly and efficiently help you extend your value in this highly competitive business world
We offer state-of-the-art training in a variety of delivery formats allowing you to choose the one that works best for you:
• At your site or a Unisys location • Over the Internet • Through CD-ROMs or Videos at your desktop • Via Consortium
Client Site Classroom Training You pick the date and the class location and we bring the instructor to you! With client site training, courses can be scheduled on a date that is convenient for you, and because they are at your location, you don't incur travel costs and students won't be away from home.
• Delivered in Your Work Environment - An additional advantage is that the class is taught
on your equipment, so students are learning in their work environment rather than in a classroom setup.
• Tailored Classes - Client site classes can also be tailored to meet your
needs. You might shorten a 10-day class into a 5-day class, or combine portions of several related courses into a single course, or have the instructor vary the emphasis of topics depending on your staff's and site's requirements.
• Definition Assistance - If you're not sure exactly what training you need or
how to best tailor an existing course, our qualified, experienced staff will assist you to define the exact training you need to met your staff's specific training requirements.
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Instructor-Led Web-based Training We Bring the Instructor to Your Desktop! Delivered live via the Web, our highly-interactive sessions cover a topic in high-impact one to four hour blocks allowing you to attend from any place that has Internet access. This approach eliminates travel time and expenses, minimizes time away from everyday duties, provides targeted, high-quality information when you need it, gives you access to the instructor, and includes demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises when applicable. Note that not all spoken languages are available for publically scheduled classes. Private sessions can be scheduled and delivered using translators if necessary.
Self-Paced Training As a flexible alternative to our classroom training, Unisys offers interactive computer-based training, which reduces the need to spend travel dollars and the time required to attend off-site training. Our self-paced training includes media such as CD-ROMs, workbooks, and videos.
Consortium Training Consortium classes can be taught at any location that can provide a quality classroom environment and system access if hands-on lab training is required. Locations could include client sites (for those clients who would like to host a class and open it up for others to attend), Unisys facilities, hotels, or other training vendors’ locations. A minimum number of students are required for a consortium class to be confirmed.
Schedules and Registration Classes are added to our public schedules on a continuous basis. If you do not see a particular course scheduled, which you are interested in attending please contact us. Our training schedules can be viewed at:
US: https://unisys.webex.com
Europe: http://tcs.unisys.nl/es/
To enroll into a scheduled class please follow the on-line instructions provided at the above websites. To request a class that is not currently scheduled please contact Unisys:
By telephone: United States: 800-222-0966 / Europe: 31(0)20 526 7131 or for UK specific sessions: +44 (0)1908 212912. All other geographies please contact your local Unisys representative.
Stay Current New courses are continuously added to our curriculums. For up-to-date training information please visit our training web sites at:
US: www.unisys.com/customer-education
Europe: http://tcs.unisys.nl/es/
Other geographies please use these web-sites for training information or contact your local Unisys representative.
ClearPath training services complement the hardware and software platforms by helping clients use the products most effectively.
Course List by Product Type The training courses listed are Unisys standard courses and are categorized by product type. If you have a training need that is not covered by our standard courseware please contact your Unisys representative as new training is developed on an on-going basis.
Private training sessions can be tailored to meet your staff and site’s unique requirements.
Delivery modes include:
• Classroom: Instructor-led presentations delivered in a classroom environment, which when applicable include product demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises
• Web-based: Instructor-led presentations delivered live over the Internet, which when applicable include product demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises using our remote lab environment
• Video: Self-study video training that is viewed via the Internet on the YouTube site. For sites without access to YouTube, the videos will be available on Unisys Product Support site (www.support.unisys.com).
• Self-Study: Self-paced training, which may include a CD-ROM, a manual, or both
ClearPath MCP Transaction Server (COMS) Environment (EPM086) 2 days Classroom
ClearPath MCP Transaction Server (COMS) for MCP Administration & Operations (CEL5018) 5 days Classroom
ClearPath MCP Transaction Server (COMS) Programming (CEL5022) 5 days Classroom
MCP Transaction Server (COMS) and MARC (ECP35016) 3 hours Web-based
Specialty Engines
ClearPath ePortal for MCP Self-paced Video
ClearPath ePortal for MCP Systems (CEL5042) 3 to 5 days Classroom
ClearPath ePortal for AB Suite and EAE Self-paced Video
ClearPath ePortal Manager for MCP Self-paced Video
Introduction to ClearPath MCP JProcessor (ESI5004) 1 day Classroom
Detailed outlines for each course title listed in the table above are provided following the training paths.
Training Paths Depending on the MCP products used at your site and the students’ job tasks, Unisys recommends the following learning paths be used as a guide to our standard, basic training courses. Tailored training paths can be developed for your site, which could include combining topics from various standard courses in the curriculum.
The courses listed in these tracts are a selection of Unisys MCP core courses and do not include the numerous web-based or self-paced variations of the titled course nor all available advanced courses. These tracts are a guideline for beginning training and are subject to adjustment based on an individual or site’s requirements.
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Development/Programming
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Database Administration/Support
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Solutions Modernization
Note: Modernization efforts assume basic MCP programming experience. Please see each course’s detailed descriptions for recommended prerequisite knowledge.
Model-Based Development
Enterprise Application Environment Business Information Server
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Agile Business (AB) Suite
Note: Some courses assume basic MCP and Microsoft Visual Studio experience. Please see each course’s detailed descriptions for recommended prerequisite knowledge.
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Administration/Support Operations
At least six months experience in operating an MCP system is required for those wanting to attend the Intermediate Operations training course (EPM910).
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Operations/Administration ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195) This 5-day course provides an introduction to MCP systems in order to progress to a support or programming role. Upon completion, students should be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation of the MCP Server hardware and software environment; Use MARC to control the environment; Use CANDE to create and modify files; Use Programmers Workbench to create and modify files; Use CANDE to control and monitor tasks; Execute a range of utility programs; Produce simple WFL jobs; and Generate and control print files. Key topics include: Menu Assisted Resource Control (MARC) - a method of controlling the MCP environment; Command and Edit Language (CANDE) - an editor to create and modify source files; Programmers Workbench - an alternative PC environment for creating and modifying files; Work Flow Language (WFL) is used as a means of controlling the batch environment in order to compile and initiate programs, perform library maintenance, use utility programs, and control printing; Some system utility programs are explored, including those provided for listing, logging, copying and file header interrogation; and A number of overview presentations describe the role of DMSII, libraries, compilers, memory, datacomm and the hardware/software components. Prerequisites: A general understanding and awareness of computer concepts. Note: This course provides foundation for all attendees of further technical and programming courses.
ClearPath MCP Overview for Managers (CEL5009) This 3-day course is for managers and group leaders that manage developers, operations staff and support staff that requires a basic, high-level understanding of Unisys ClearPath MCP capabilities and environment; and for managers of end users of applications deployed on ClearPath MCP systems that wish to have a better understanding of the Unisys ClearPath MCP capabilities and environment. Upon completion, students should be able to: Understand the Unisys ClearPath MCP architecture; Identify and understand the purpose and capabilities of system and development software available on ClearPath MCP systems; Understand the development process of applications deployed on ClearPath MCP systems; and Effectively communicate
using Unisys ClearPath MCP terminology. Key topics include: ClearPath MCP architecture; Hardware and software overview; Data Communications and Terminal Emulation; MCP, COBOL, ALGOL, COMS, CANDE, MARC, and BNA; System utilities; Database management; Print System; Enterprise Application Environment (EAE); Graphical User Interface (GUI); ClearPath Services; and Web Enable options. Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic computer concepts.
ClearPath MCP Operations (CEL5011) This 5-day basic course is intended for computer system operators and administrators. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Define the functions of the major subsystems within a ClearPath MCP computer system; Identify the functions of ClearPath MCP peripheral subsystems; Identify the four major categories of ClearPath MCP software; Identify characteristics of disk families, file names and directories; Use the PD system command to display identifiers of file names residing on a particular disk family; Use the PG and SN system commands to purge tapes and assign serial numbers to tapes; Use the Work Flow Language COPY statement to create library maintenance tapes; Copy files from backup tapes to disk to recover lost disk files; Use the archive subsystem statements to perform file maintenance; Identify the functions of Work Flow (WFL) jobs, job queues, and job summaries; Initiate WFL jobs and application programs using WFL statements; Describe ClearPath MCP program status terms such as job, task, and priority; Set up messages to be automatically displayed using an ADM system command; Use system commands to control jobs, programs (tasks) and libraries; Determine what is required to reactivate a suspended task; Use the MARC menu and command modes to perform system operations; Use Operations Center to perform system operations; Define the printer backup file naming conventions; Create print requests using the WFL PRINT statement; Use PS Print Subsystem commands to interrogate, modify, and delete print requests; Initialize and terminate the data communications hardware and networking software; Use Transaction Server control commands to determine the status of a data communications station; Describe the procedures used to halt/load a ClearPath MCP system; Use commands to display software configuration and maintain it; Transfer
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the current log file to an archive log file using the TL system command; Use the LOG system command to interrogate the contents of the current log file or an archive log file; and Use SYSTEM/DUMPALL to list, copy and concatenate files. Key topics include: System Commands; MARC; Operations Center; Peripheral Management; Job and Task Management; and File Maintenance. There are no course prerequisites.
ClearPath MCP Intermediate Operations (EPM910) This 5-day intermediate course is for operators with some experience of MCP systems. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the environment within which MCP operational functions are performed; Monitor and control elements of environmental software including COMS and WFL; Control the printing subsystem through system commands and WFL; Use CANDE to produce and examine simple files; and Demonstrate an understanding of code file execution, DMSII, libraries and file organization and attributes. Key topics include: Large system overview; File organizations and attributes; Printing operations; COMS overview and control commands; Libraries; DMSII and EAE databases; CANDE; Code file concepts; Work Flow Language (WFL); and Printing from WFL. The emphasis of this course is on practical work supporting the theoretical sessions. Prerequisites: At least six months experience in operating an MCP system and attendance of the MCP Operations training or equivalent experience.
Client Access Services Administration & Operations Workshop (CEL5033) This 4-day course prepares systems administrators, operators and software support personnel to successfully install, configure, manage and operate a Unisys ClearPath MCP Server using Client Access Services interfaces and applications (certain topics are appropriate to programmers and end users). The course covers Client Access Services concepts, installation, configuration and operations of Client Access Services and Web-based products of the MCP System. The majority of topics consist of using GUI (Graphical User Interface) applications to simplify operation and administration of the MCP system. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Identify the features of Client Access Services; Install and configure Client Access Services and Client Access Services
applications on MCP and Windows systems; and Use Client Access Services GUI (Graphical User Interface) applications for operations and administration of an MCP server. Key topics include: Client Access Services overview; Client Access Services applications; Client Access Services installation and configuration; Installation Center; Operations Center; Print Center and MCPPRT; Explorer extensions and MCP File copier; Administration Center; Security Center; Web Transaction Server for MCP; Database Operations Center; Transaction Center; Programmer’s Workbench; CD Formatter; MCP Logon Agent; Web Enabler for MCP; Programmatic interface overview including Launcher, WIN RPC, COMTI for MCP, XML Provider, NXPipe COM component, JCA Resource Adapter, MQSeries for MCP, OLEDB Data Provider for MCP and JDBC Driver for OLEDP. Prerequisites: Experience in MCP administration, software support, and/or operations.
ClearPath MCP System Administration (CEL5013) This 5-day course is intended for system administrators, database administrators, and network administrators who will manage and/or support the MCP environment. Its objectives are to provide an awareness of the issues which must be addressed and the procedures which must be established, in order to successfully administer an MCP system. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Install, configure and manage system software; Use system commands to manage the disk subsystem; Create and maintain usercodes; Create guard files to protect files and databases; Create a backup Halt/Load unit; Identify software files and their functions; Identify Windows NT server software reinstallation tasks; Identify types of networks supported by an MCP system; Identify means of defining and managing networks; Configure security-related entities using COMS UTILITY; Identify system commands important for print management; Plan, create, and maintain job queues; Configure the system to create memory dumps when necessary; Configure and manage the system memory; Manage the logging functions; and Identify the components, features, and basic operations of System Assistant. Key topics include: Software installation; Disk and memory subsystems; Data communications; Print System administration; Operations Management; Security; and System Assistant. Prerequisites: ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195) or equivalent experience.
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MCP CANDE Usage (CEL5008) This 2-day course is intended to benefit programmers and testing staff by providing them with the necessary commands to create source files, compile, run and monitor programs. The course will consist of instructor-led discussions and demonstrations while students try the commands being learnt. Upon completion, students should be able to: create, modify, compile and test ClearPath MCP source programs and data files using the CANDE (Command and Edit) language; and Use CANDE Control commands to monitor and modify source compilation and program run environment. Key topics include: CANDE commands for creating and modifying program source and data files; and CANDE commands to initiate, monitor and control source compilations, program runs and WFL (Workflow Language) jobs. Prerequisites: Knowledge of program development and/or systems testing.
Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042) This 3-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares computer operators, administrators, technical support, programmers, and managers who are new to the MCP environment to successfully understand the basic concepts of that operating system, its development and direction. It also demonstrates how to install and access the rich documentation sources available to the MCP client base. Upon completion, students should be able to: Understand the underlying concepts of the MCP environment; Identify the major types of MCP server hardware; Describe the main categories of software used in the MCP environment; Articulate the Unisys strategy for the MCP customer base; Identify various forms of Unisys MCP Documentation; Install Unisys CD-ROM Library (CDLib Manager) and Acrobat Reader applications; Use CDLib Manager to locate documents; and Interpret Railroad Diagrams to construct MCP command or programming syntax. Key topics include: Development of the MCP; Hardware Overview; Software Overview; Unisys strategy for the MCP; Documentation sources; MCP Product Documentation Library CD-ROM installation; Using the CD-ROM Library application (CDLib Manager); and Understanding Railroad Diagrams. Prerequisites: None. Simple computer concepts would be useful, especially some knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment.
MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015) This 2-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, technical support, and system administrators to successfully configure and maintain the MCP disk subsystem. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Describe the features of MCP Disk Families; Identify the physical and logical attributes of disk storage and how they relate to programming and file storage on disk; Use PER, PD, FILES and LFILES system commands to interrogate disks, directories and filenames; and Describe the Family Substitution concept and how it relates to usage of the MCP system. Key topics include: Disk Families; Directories; File names and titles; and Finding files. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042).
MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021) This 2-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares computer operators, administrators, technical support, programmers, and managers to successfully use a Unisys character-based Terminal Emulator. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the basic features and purpose for Terminal Emulation software. Key topics include: Unisys Terminals; Terminal Emulator purpose; Third Party Terminal Emulators; Web Enabler for ClearPath MCP; Configuration requirements; Forms mode; and Emulator usage. Prerequisites: None.
MCP Task Operations (ECP35014) This 4-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, programmers, technical support, and system administrators to successfully perform basic MCP operating system commands for monitoring and controlling tasks. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform MCP system commands to monitor and control tasks. Key topics include: MCP Terminology; System Command Usage; Commands for task display; and Commands for task control. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042) and MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021).
MCP Introduction to Client Access Services (ECP35017) This 2-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, programmers, technical support, and system administrators to successfully install, configure, and utilize the Client Access Services toolset to operate, administer, and interface to the MCP server using
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Windows based programs. Upon completion, students should be able to: Describe the purpose and features of Client Access Services; Identify the names and purpose of Client Access Services applications; Install Client Access Services applications on a workstation; Use MCP Disk Shares through Explorer and MCP File Copier; Configure and use Operations Center; and Configure and use Programmer's Workbench. Key topics include: Features of Client Access Services; Disk File access demonstrations; Client Access Services Applications and purpose; Workstation Installation; Explorer Extensions and MCP File Copier; Operations Center; and Programmer's Workbench. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042).
MCP CANDE Editing (ECP35022) This 4-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares programmers, operators, technical support, and system administrators to successfully use CANDE editing features to maintain records or lines in a source or data file. Upon completion, students should be able to: Identify three MCP Editors and their benefits; Use CANDE commands to establish a workfile; Use CANDE commands to edit a workfile; and Use CANDE commands to print and locate files. Key topics include: MCP Editors; CANDE Help mode; CANDE commands to establish a workfile; CANDE commands to enter and view lines in a workfile; CANDE commands to edit lines in a workfile; CANDE commands to print, save, recover and remove workfiles; CANDE commands to locate files and their attributes; and CANDE DO files. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042), MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021), and MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015).
MCP CANDE Runtime (ECP35023) This 4-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares programmers, operators, technical support, and system administrators to successfully use CANDE to run or compile programs, start WFL jobs and monitor and control their execution. Upon completion, students should be able to: Compile programs; Run programs; Start WFL jobs; Use File Maintenance WFL statements; Monitor and control tasks (compiles, programs and WFL jobs); and Use BACK utility and PS commands to view and manage Print Requests. Key topics include: Compiling; Running programs; Starting WFL jobs; File Maintenance; CANDE control commands to monitor and
control tasks; CANDE control commands for session and miscellaneous information; and BACK command and PS command. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042), MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021), and MCP CANDE Editing (ECP35022).
MCP System Operations (ECP35037) This 4-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, technical support, and system administrators to successfully perform basic MCP operating system commands for monitoring and managing the MCP system. Upon completion, students should be able to perform MCP system commands to monitor and control the MCP system. Key topics include: MCP commands for system monitoring and MCP commands for system control. Prerequisites: MCP Task Operations (ECP35014).
MCP Print Management (ECP35018) This 3-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, programmers, technical support, and system administrators to successfully configure and utilize the MCP Print System. Upon completion, students should be able to: Locate printer backup files using the SB and DL system commands and task/file attributes; Create print requests using the WFL PRINT statement; Use PS Print Subsystem commands to interrogate, modify, and delete print requests; and Use the Print Center program. Key topics include: Print Management Options; Printer Backup Files and Print Requests; Print System (PS) commands; Using Print Center; and Printer Configuration. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042), MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021), MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015); and MCP Task Operations (ECP35014).
MCP Server Administration (ECP35010) This 3-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares technical support and system administrators to successfully install and configure the MCP. Upon completion, students should be able to: Install and configure new releases of the MCP, or intermediate software updates; Start, Stop, and Restart the MCP; Install and configure Performance Keys; and Utilize Capacity-on-Demand to handle changing workloads. Key topics include: Software Release Mechanism; Installing Software Packages and Patches (Installation Center); Stopping and Starting the MCP; Performance Keys and Capacity-on-Demand; and Administration Center.
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Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042), MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021), MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015); and MCP Task Operations (ECP35014).
Systems Management Workload Management for MCP Systems (ESI5002) This 1-day course is for system operators, administrators and performance & capacity management administrators. Workload Management for ClearPath MCP enables you to specify the performance level required for applications to match your business goals and priorities. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Understand what Workload Management (WLM) is and why it is important; and Use WLM to achieve the service level objectives. Key topics include: Workload management overview; Workload groups and membership rules; Workload management performance goals; Policy definition and use; Workload manager operational modes; Workload center layout and navigation; Runaway program detection; Handling host events; and System monitoring and reporting. Prerequisites: Knowledge of MCP administration and operations.
Workload Management for MCP (Self-paced Video) Workload Management for ClearPath MCP is a management tool that simplifies and enhances the capabilities for managing a system's workload. In this series of 11 Videos we provide detailed information and demonstrations on specific topics, which should be viewed in order as they are incremental in content. Key topics include: Scheduled Statistics Extractions; Statistics Viewer Interface; New Statistics Reports and Features; Host System Limits; CPU Quota using RPM and MIPS; Automated Policy Events; Assisted Workload Discovery; Record Gap Report; Advanced Metered Reporting; SQL DB Restructuring; and Statistics Collection Configuration.
Operations Sentinel User Workshop (CEL7000) This 1-day workshop enhances the ability of operators and system administrators by giving them the opportunity to learn the concepts of and use the interface to Operations Sentinel and Topologies. Students are instructed in the concepts, functionality and operation of
these products, augmented with hands-on activities that enhance instructor led discussion. Classroom presentations are for individuals with little or no knowledge of Operations Sentinel. Discussions start with basic introductory material and progress to more complex topics. The course introduces the features and capabilities of the Operations Sentinel product suite. It covers the user interface functions, system monitoring, responding to alerts, starting console and terminal sessions, and log file manipulation. Key topics include: Operations Sentinel interface; System monitoring, control, and automation; and Log file viewing. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Operations Sentinel products and capabilities. General Linux/UNIX and Windows usage knowledge is helpful.
Operations Sentinel Administration and Automation Workshop (CEL7001) This 3-day workshop enhances the ability of operators and system administrators by giving them the opportunity to configure, administer, and automate a system using Operations Sentinel. Students are instructed in the concepts and methods used to configure and automate systems, augmented with hands-on activities to enhance instructor led discussion. Presentations are for individuals with a prior knowledge of Operations Sentinel operations. The course presents the features and capabilities of the Operations Sentinel Configuration Utility, log file administration, message automation, and Single Point Status. It covers the configuration of users and hosts, administration of log files, message automation syntax, automation database administration, and Single Point Topologies display creation. Key topics include: Operations Sentinel configuration; Log file administration; CP-AMS and SP-AMS pattern definition; Automation database administration; Single Point Topologies; UNIX resource monitoring administration; Window NT monitoring administration; and System monitoring. Prerequisites: Operations Sentinel User Workshop and familiarization with a programming language. Familiarization with Linux/UNIX and MS Windows usage is helpful.
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Enterprise Output Manager Basic Workshop (CEL18004/ECP48002) This 2-day classroom or 16-hour instructor-led, web-based course enhances the ability of Enterprise Output Manager operators and administrators by giving them the opportunity to learn the concepts of and use the interface to Enterprise Output Manager (EOM). Students are instructed in the concepts, functionality and operation of EOM, augmented with hands-on activities that enhance instructor led discussion. Presentations are for individuals with little or no knowledge of EOM. Discussions start with basic introductory material and progress to more complex topics. This course covers software installation and configuration, print, backup, and transfer jobs, job attributes, job and file management, and file masks. The course places emphasis on hands-on experience with the software. Upon completion, students should be able to: Identify the basic capabilities of Enterprise Output Manager; and Successfully configure and use the basic functions of Enterprise Output Manager. Key topics include: EOM software installation; Print, backup, and transfer jobs; Job attributes; Job and file management; File masks; Receive files in OM; and Debugging. Prerequisites: Prior use of a Windows operating system PC.
Enterprise Output Manager (EOM) Advanced Workshop (CEL18005/ECP48003) This 3-day classroom or 20-hour instructor-led, web-based course enhances the ability of Enterprise Output Manager administrators by giving them the opportunity to learn the concepts of and use the advanced functionality of Enterprise Output Manager (EOM). Students are instructed in the concepts, functionality and operation of this advanced functionality augmented with hands-on activities that enhance instructor led discussion. This workshop is for individuals with prior knowledge of the basic functionality of EOM. The course covers Portable Document Format (PDF) output, custom jobs, alternative methods of sending files to EOM, e-mail, command files, electronic forms, Data Dependent Attributes (DDA), index files, Transform Jobs, the Web Assistant, and Alert Explorer configuration. The course places emphasis on hands-on experience with the software. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Identify the advanced capabilities of Enterprise Output Manager; and successfully configure and use the advanced functions of Enterprise Output Manager. Key topics include: PDF
output; Email capabilities; Command files and electronic forms; DDA; Custom jobs; Index files; Transform Jobs; Web Assistant; and Alert Explorer Configuration. Prerequisites: Participants must have completed the Enterprise Output Manager Basic Workshop (CEL18004/ECP48002) or have hands-on experience with the Output Manager software.
Security ClearPath MCP Security Administration (CEL5030) This 4-day course is intended for MCP System Administrators, Security Administrators, Support Personnel and Auditors and will address how to secure an MCP ClearPath Server. The course has a common core contents covered during the first three days with additional subjects covered on the optional fourth day. The optional security features covered on the final day may not be implemented by all customers and include INFOGUARD and Extended External Interface Security (CREDENTAILSUPPORT, CCF, Kerberos, Secure Transport Key Manager, Web Server Security & Auditing/ Reporting). Upon completion, the student should be able to: Understand and manage usercodes; Understand and manage file security; Configure Transaction Server security features; Create and implement MARC menus; Understand and implement auditing and reporting of security related issues; Understand the features of the Secure Access Control Module security-enhancement software; and Understand and administer external interface security. Key topics include: Usercode creation and management; Usercode features of Secure Access Control Module security-enhancement software; File maintenance, security file attributes and guard files; Transaction Server security; System/IMG and menugraph creation and management; Secure Access Control Module security-enhancement software; Auditing and reporting; CANDE security; and External interface security. Prerequisites: ClearPath MCP Operations (CEL5011) or System Administration (CEL5013) or equivalent experience.
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Application Development MCP Overview for Programmers (CEL5001) This 5-day course is for programmers, analysts and database administrators who need to learn MCP hardware and software concepts and use utilities to monitor and control the system. Key topics include: MCP hardware and software overview; CANDE, MARC, and WFL; System utilities; Database management; System initialization; and Data communications overview. Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic computer programming terminology and techniques.
ClearPath MCP Work Flow Language (WFL) (EP4386/CEL5012) This 5-day course is intended for programmers, administrators and support personnel. The course covers how to: Identify the five sections of a Workflow Language (WFL) Job; Initiate a WFL job from MARC or CANDE; and Interpret the printed WFL job summary output. It also covers how to write WFL jobs which: Execute synchronous and asynchronous programs; Assign task and file attributes; Perform various library maintenance functions including archiving and compiling; Include conditional and iteration statements; Contain variable declarations, assignment statements and functions; Use job parameters and pass parameters to task and subroutines; and Handle errors such as task faults and system failures. Key topics include: Workflow Language components and syntax rules; Task initiation, task attributes and task variables; File maintenance, file attributes and file equations; Use of Boolean, integer, real and string variables; Conditional and iteration statements; Subroutines; Parameters; Error handling; and Operator Communications. Prerequisites: Attendance of course ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195) or equivalent experience, especially use of CANDE or NX/Edit/Programmer’s Workbench.
ClearPath MCP Work Flow Language (WFL) (ESB5012) This 2-day blended classroom course is intended for programmers, administrators and support personnel. The course uses a combination of instructor-led instruction and instructor-assisted self-study. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Describe the capabilities, syntax and structure of WFL; Review how to write a job in WFL; Explain how to use task and file attributes in a
job; Recognize WFL statements for conditional execution; Discuss the use of variables, loops, INCLUDE statements and parameters; Describe how to compile programs, archive files and perform maintenance functions; and identify execution errors and propose messages to the operator. Key topics include: System overview; What is WFL?; Task attributes; File attributes and printing controls; File maintenance and utilities; Overview of variables; Flow control statements; Task variables and asynchronous execution; Strings; Subroutines; Compiling programs; Parameters; Error handling; and Operator Communication. Prerequisites: ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195) or equivalent experience, especially use of CANDE or NX/Edit.
MCP Introduction to Work Flow Language (WFL) (ECP35009) This 4-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, programmers, technical support, and system administrators to successfully create simple WFL jobs to automate their operations. Upon completion, students should be able to: Identify the components of a WFL job; Create WFL jobs to execute tasks in a set order; Create WFL jobs to copy files for backup purposes; and Use simple control constructs to monitor jobs. Key topics includes: Overview of WFL; Constructing a simple WFL Job; Using WFL Jobs for backup; and Controlling WFL Jobs. Prerequisites: MCP basic training including MCP CANDE Editing (ECP35022) and MCP CANDE Runtime (ECP35023) and/or Introduction to Programmer's Workbench for MCP (ECP35024).
MCP Creating Self-Monitoring WFL Jobs (ECP35008) This 4-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, programmers, technical support, and system administrators to successfully create and implement advanced WFL jobs that are fault tolerant and resilient. Upon completion, students should be able to: Use advanced WFL syntax to create self-monitoring jobs; Create and manage various loops to control the flow within a job; Use several types of variables to store and display intermediate results; and Use tokens and parameters to create more flexible jobs. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042); MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021); MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015); and knowledge on how to use Work Flow Language (WFL). Key topics include: Advanced WFL
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syntax; Handling Flow-of-Control commands; Using Variables; and Using Tokens and Parameters Printer Backup Files and Print Requests.
ClearPath MCP Programmer’s Workbench (CEL5010) This 2-day course is for developers and personnel that are required to create and modify files for use on the ClearPath MCP host server systems. Upon completion, students should be able to Initiate Programmer's Workbench from a PC where Programmer's Workbench is installed; Create and modify Symbol and Data files; Create and modify Patch files; Configure MCP hosts for use with Programmer's Workbench; Compile Symbol and Patch files; Correct compile errors; Start WFL jobs for syntax; Run Object programs with Debug features; Use Xref (cross reference) features of Programmer's Workbench; Save Symbol, Patch, Data, and Object files on PC environment and/or MCP host; Use Task Wizard and Import Wizard features; and Customize Programmer's Workbench functionality through setting appropriate options. Key topics include: Programmer's Workbench initiation; Task Wizard; Entering Text; Selecting Text for Maintenance; Deleting Text; Copy and Moving Text; Undo and Redo features; Align and Shift Text; Convert Text to Upper and Lower Case; Auto Sequence; Re-sequence; Jump to Sequence line; Moving to Location within text; Mark ID; Search and Replace Text; Bookmarks; Insert and Merge files; Save Compiling; Starting for Syntax; Opening Files; Renew; Running Object Programs with Debug; Debugging; Xref (cross reference) features; Host Manager; Option; and Import Wizard. Prerequisites: An awareness of MCP systems would be useful.
Introduction to Programmer's Workbench for MCP (ECP35024) This 4-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares programmers, operators, technical support, and system administrators to successfully use Programmer's Workbench editing, compile and execution features. Upon completion, students should be able to: Initiate and operate Programmer's Workbench to edit files; Use patching and project management features; and Compile, run tasks and start WFL jobs from Programmer's Workbench. Key topics include: Task wizard; Editing text; Mark ID; Bookmarks; Patching; Printing; Host Manager; Project files; Compiling; Start WFL jobs; Run programs; TADS debugging; Interactive
XREF (Cross Reference); Options; and Import Wizard. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042); MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021); MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015); MCP Task Operations (ECP35014); and CANDE Editing (ECP35022).
MCP Utilities (ECP35026) This 3-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares programmers to successfully use various MCP utilities that aid in programming tasks. Upon completion, students should be able to: Execute SYSTEM/DUMPALL to perform file and record maintenance functions; Execute SYSTEM/FILEDATA to list files and their attributes; Execute SYSTEM/LOGANALYZER to obtain task and system activity information; Execute SYSTEM/PDIR to obtain file information; and Execute SYSTEM/SORT to sort data files. Key topics include: SYSTEM/DUMPALL; SYSTEM/FILEDATA; SYSTEM/LOGANALYZER; SYSTEM/PDIR; and SYSTEM/SORT. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042); MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021); and MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015).
Introduction to ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse™ (ECP35046) This 2-day classroom or 8-hour instructor-led, web-based session is designed for ClearPath MCP software developers, system administrators, operations personnel or others who need to be able to edit native MCP program source files or work flows. Upon completion, students should be able to: Install the MCP IDE for Eclipse on a workstation; Initiate MCP IDE for Eclipse from a workstation where the MCP IDE for Eclipse has been installed; Customize the MCP IDE for Eclipse functionality through setting appropriate options; Configure MCP host connections for use with MCP IDE for Eclipse; Use Projects to manage the tasks involved in programming and testing; Create and modify program source files; Save Source and Patch files in the PC environment and/or MCP environment; Develop using Patch files; Compile Source and Patch files; Correct compile errors with the aid of appropriate documentation; Start WFL jobs for syntax and for execution; Use XREF (Cross Reference) features of MCP IDE for Eclipse; Run programs; and Create and use debug configurations to test programs. Key topics include: MCP IDE for Eclipse Overview and Installation; Eclipse User Interface; Workspaces and Projects; Using the Editor;
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Compiling/Running Programs; Using the Debugger; and Web Enabler. Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic ClearPath MCP concepts and terminology and knowledge of ClearPath MCP file types. Previous experience using ClearPath MCP editors such as CANDE or Programmer's Workbench.
Introduction to ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse™ (Self-Study) The ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse extends the Eclipse software to provide an "Integrated development environment" (IDE) for building ClearPath MCP Composite applications. In this series of videos we'll show different functionalities available to the Developers for modernizing ClearPath applications using ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse. Many of the videos are built on top of the steps performed in a previous video so it is advised to watch them in this specific order:
• Introduction to ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse Part 1 • Introduction to ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse Part 2 • The MCP Project related videos of the IDE:
1. Creating a Host MCP Project 2. Creating a Local MCP Project 3. Creating New MCP Element 4. Add or Update Workfile 5. Import local MCP files into Local MCP Project 6. Exporting MCP Project 7. Importing MCP Project 8. Copy Paste and Drag & Drop
• The MCP Editor related videos of the IDE: 1. MCP Editor features Part 1 2. MCP Editor features Part 2 3. MCP Editor features Part 3 4. Find Replace Search in MCP Eclipse 5. Task & Book markers 6. MCP Eclipse Preferences
• Specific features related videos of the IDE: 1. Create and Open Patch Files 2. MCP File Copy 3. Recovery 4. Parallel Opening of Symbol or Patch files 5. Import MCP File 6. Compile Special 7. Run Special 8. Start Special.
ClearPath MCP Introduction to ALGOL (EPM068) This 3-day course is for personnel working in a technical support role who need to be able to write and maintain ALGOL programs in a systems support environment, but who have no experience of using block structured languages such as PASCAL or C. Upon completion, students should be able to: Use the structures and features of ALGOL to write and maintain simple ALGOL programs; Understand the structure of an ALGOL program; Appreciate the importance of good program layout and structure; Use free format and unformatted I/O; Use simple array manipulation; Write basic procedures; Use arithmetic operations; and Use Boolean operators. Key topics include: Arithmetic operations; Boolean operations; The majority of major statements; Array manipulation; and Simple file handling using formatted and free format I/O. Prerequisites: A knowledge of MCP systems that would be gained by attendance of course ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195), or equivalent experience.
ClearPath MCP ALGOL Programming (EP6314) This 5-day course is for personnel working in a technical support role who need to write and maintain ALGOL programs on MCP systems. Upon completion, students should be able to: Write and maintain ALGOL utility programs in a system support environment; Understand the structure of an ALGOL program; Appreciate the importance of good program layout and structure; Use arrays, pointers and the SCAN and REPLACE statements; Use partial words; Write functions and procedures; Use the SYSTEMSTATUS call; Use the DCKEYIN call; Test and debug programs using TADS; and Implement libraries. Key topics include: Pointers; Replace and scan; Unformatted I/O; Character manipulation; I/O and file attributes; Blocks and procedures; Partial word manipulation; and Defines Libraries. Prerequisites: Attendance of Introduction to ALGOL (EPM086), or equivalent ALGOL experience, or substantial experience of another block structured language (e.g., the student has written a number of programs in PASCAL, C, etc.).
ClearPath MCP Advanced ALGOL Workshop (SEP473) This 5-day course is for technical support staff that is required to use ALGOL. Upon completion, students should be able to: Demonstrate an advanced knowledge
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of the implementation of ALGOL on MCP systems; Write efficient ALGOL programs; Have an understanding of the structure of stack architecture; Have an understanding of dump analysis techniques; and Handle program to program communication. Key topics include: Introduction to the Unisys architecture, including stacks, tasking, leading on to the event mechanism and interrupt handling; Efficient sorting; Port files; Libraries – advanced; and DCALGOL. Prerequisites: Students should have attended ClearPath MCP ALGOL Programming (EP6314) or have equivalent experience.
ClearPath MCP ALGOL Programming (EL2015) This 10-day course is for ClearPath MCP programmers and system support personnel. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Write an ALGOL program which will perform computations and display the results; Declare and use arrays and pointers program; Declare and use Typed Procedures; Identify various functions available to ALGOL programs; Use partial word notation in expressions and assignments; Use the Masksearch function; Create a library program; Write a program to invoke library procedures; Initiate, monitor and control programs with an ALGOL program; Employ Event or Interlock variables to control operations; Construct and use Interrupt procedures; Identify the uses of Epilog, Prolog and Exception procedures; Identify methods of error identification, avoidance and recovery; Identify methods of testing and debugging programs; Identify terminal control codes and the means to employ them; Operate port files; Use the SORT intrinsic function; and Bind object code modules into a single executable file. Key topics include: ALGOL Declarations and Statements; Procedures; Processing character data; Parameters; Functions; Partial Word Notation; Defines; Libraries; Task Processing; Shared resource control; Error detection and recovery; Port file operations; Direct Files and Arrays; and Object code binding. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of CANDE or EDITOR is recommended as a prerequisite. Experience in programming is highly recommended.
ClearPath MCP COBOL 74 Programming (EP4475) This 10-day course is for programmers with little or no previous experience of COBOL 74 who will be required to write and maintain COBOL 74 programs. Upon completion, students should be able to: Have an understanding of the make-up of the four DIVISIONS;
Have an appreciation of the importance of good program layout and structure; Use the common language elements of COBOL 74; Write programs that use a variety of different file types; Test and debug programs using TADS; Write programs involving SORTing; Use arrays with both subscripts and indices; and Program against a DMSII database. Key topics include: Identification Division considerations; Environment Division considerations; Data description and editing; Working Storage section considerations; Procedure Division structure and basic statements; Arithmetic verbs; Miscellaneous statements; Decision making; Controlling program flow; Disk file handling; Table handling and indexing; Sorting; COPY library routines; DMSII overview; Programming with DMSII; Inter program communication via Linkage Section; and Test and Debugging System (TADS). Prerequisites: Knowledge of MCP systems that would be gained by attendance of ClearPath MCP System Usage training or equivalent experience.
ANSI COBOL85 Basic Programming for ClearPath MCP Programmers (001728) This 5-day course prepares application programmers to write, test, and debug COBOL85 programs. Key topics include: COBOL85 Terminology and Concepts; Structured Programming Techniques; File and Data Specifications; Procedure Division Statements; Sort/Merge; and Debugging. Prerequisites: Ability to use CANDE to create and edit program code; and familiarity with basic WFL.
ClearPath MCP Advanced COBOL Programming (EP6191) This 5-day course is for programmers who need to write efficient programs and to test, maintain and debug programs. Upon completion, students should be able to: Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the implementation of COBOL on MCP systems; Write efficient COBOL programs; Have an understanding of the structure of stack architecture; Have an understanding of dump analysis techniques; and Handle program to program communication. Key topics include: Dump Reading; Program structure; Sort procedures; File and task attributes; Libraries; Port-files; and Multi-tasking. Prerequisites: Knowledge of MCP systems that would be gained by attendance of ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195) or equivalent experience.
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Fourth Generation Language (4GL) Products Business Information Server Jump Start (001778) This 5-day course is for programmers who need to become productive in the development of run-driven BIS applications quickly and who need to develop the skills to show familiarity with the BIS database and the BIS manual functions; develop screen-driven BIS applications; use BIS manual functions to access, process and update the BIS database; write, test and debug simple BIS runs, incorporating report-processing functions, screens, variables and control logic; and design and create a new BIS application. Key topics include: BIS concepts and database structure; Access to the data and editing; Report processing manual functions; Run design concepts; Screen handling; Reading and writing data in a run; Control of logic flow; Error handling and debugging; and Design and implementation of new data structures. Prerequisites: Previous coding experience. No BIS experience.
Business Information Server (BIS) Basic Run Design (AL2835) This 5-day course is for personnel who will be developing run-driven applications in BIS, who need to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to write BIS runs to perform the equivalent of a series of BIS manual functions; create simple menus, data-entry screen and error messages; write runs to access, process and update the BIS database; document, test and debug runs; use run function syntax; automate a sequence of BIS manual functions; use basic screen-handling techniques; control logic flow in the BIS run; and document, test and debug BIS runs. Key topics include: Run control reports, and run execution; Format of run control statements; Report processing functions in a run; Introduction to run variables; Basic screen handling and interactive processing; Labels and branching logic; and Testing and debugging a run. Prerequisites: Experience with BIS either by attending a BIS Jump Start course (001178) or from at least three months consistent experience of using BIS manual functions.
Business Information Server (BIS) Administration & Coordination (001336) This 3-day course is for administrators who will be responsible for BIS sites and who need to develop the skills to register user-ids, runs and workstations for BIS access; assign database access; configure BIS for local and remote database access; and monitor/manage a BIS database. Key topics include: Registering BIS user-ids, runs and workstations; Assigning database permissions; Backing-up BIS database; Configuring relational database access; Generating BIS drawers; and Managing BIS database files. Prerequisites: Experience in BIS functions and run scripting.
Business Information Server - Windows Administration Workshop (CEL9002) This 3-day course prepares the student to maximize the performance of the BIS-Windows system, to minimize support effort and associated administration costs, and to integrate BIS-Windows into a Client/Server Open Environment. This workshop focuses on resolving common problems that can occur during installation, configuration and migration. The student will learn how to effectively troubleshoot and manage the BIS-Windows open environment. Key topics include: System Planning and Installation; MapAdmin; Database Administration; BIS Graphical Interface; Tuning, Logging, and Scheduling; Audit Trail, Recovery, and Backups; BIS Operations; BIS Integration; and Update and Troubleshooting. Prerequisites: An understanding of BIS-Windows and Windows NT functionality is beneficial, but not required.
Internet Commerce Enabler (ICE) Jump Start (001960) This 4-day course is for application developers who will be using Internet Commerce Enabler (ICE) to create, organize and manage applications on an internet or intranet website and who need to develop the skills to describe the Internet Commerce Enabler environment; install and administer an Internet Commerce Enabler site, develop and maintain ASP services; and develop Data Services. Key topics include: Internet Commerce Enabler environment; Internet Commerce Enabler installation; Upgrading Cool ICE; Internet Commerce Enabler administration; Developing ASP services; Developing native script services; Accessing relational databases using scripts; Using the Component Builder;
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Creating and using graphs in a service; and Using ICE Drill. Prerequisites: Understanding of web-based business applications in an internet/intranet environment. Basic knowledge of VBScript and/or JavaScript would be useful.
Introduction to the Enterprise Application Environment for Management (CEL8001) This 1-day course is for individuals with responsibilities in technical and enterprise management, who need to understand the Enterprise Application Environment and how it is applied to business solutions. The course includes discussions on the overall process of designing, building, testing, and deploying conventional and web-based applications using the Enterprise Application Environment family. Key topics include: How the Enterprise Application Environment works; What do you need in order to use the Enterprise Application Environment; Enterprise Application Environment family of products; The development process using Enterprise Application Environment; Process of maintaining and enhancing applications using Enterprise Application Environment; and the benefits that Enterprise Application Environment provides. There are no prerequisites to attend this course. Note: A more technically oriented two-day version is also available - see course CEL8002.
Introduction to the Enterprise Application Environment for Technical and Management Personnel (CEL8002) This 2-day course is for individuals who are beginning to develop knowledge of, or skill in using, Enterprise Application Environment. Other candidates include anyone who must have an understanding of Enterprise Application Environment and how it is applied to business solutions. Especially important are those with responsibilities in technical and enterprise management. Key topics include: How does the Enterprise Application Environment work?; What do you need in order to use the Enterprise Application Environment?; Enterprise Application Environment family of products; The full development process using Enterprise Application Environment; How to maintain and enhance applications using Enterprise Application Environment; and The benefits that Enterprise Application Environment provides. There are no prerequisites to attend this course. Note: A management-oriented one-day version is also available – see course CEL8001.
Introduction to Enterprise Application Developer (CEL8008) This 9-day course is for Enterprise Application Environment developers, analyst, and support personnel who are new to Enterprise Application Developer. Students will become familiar with the components of the development and testing environment. They will use Developer to build an application such as the CHOCSYS model, including automatic and user-coded logic. They will also develop graphical user interfaces, as well as character-oriented screens and test and debug their system. At the completion of the class, they should understand how to deploy systems to a number of different host platforms. Key topics include: Building systems with workstation-based Enterprise Application Developer; Options; Data Dictionaries; Developing user-written logic; integrating user logic with automatic logic; Creating graphical as well as character-based user interfaces; Testing and using the line-at-a-time Debugger; Deployment technologies; and the deployment process. Prerequisites: Optionally, either Introduction to Enterprise Application Environment for Managers (CEL8001) or Introduction to Enterprise Application Environment (CEL8002).
Introduction to Enterprise Application Developer (CES8009) (self-study) This self-paced course is for technical personnel responsible for systems analysis, design, or development of solutions using Enterprise Application Developer and managers who need more than cursory knowledge of the development toolset. The course will introduce students to the Developer environment; Developer language; and Runtime environment for deploying runtime systems. Prerequisites: It is assumed that students have some experience with a programming language such as C++, Java, or Perl. This self-paced course includes a CD-Rom and student manual, which will take approximately 65 hours to complete.
Managing Enterprise Application Developer (CEL8006) This 5-day course is for Enterprise Application Environment systems administrators and operations management and other technical staff involved in the set up, deployment, maintenance and administration of the Developer environment. Key topics include: Developer and the Enterprise Application Environment, as well as
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Graphical Interface Workbench and Component Enabler; Installing Developer and its repositories, Builder, Component Enabler, as well as Version Control; Managing the Repository; The Repository, single user or multi-user repositories, loading and extracting .mdl files, backup and recovery; Developer Security; Controlling user and functional access; Version Control; Includes Change and Release management; Generating a System; Interfacing to other systems for Direct Generate; Web Enabling; Interfacing to other systems for Web enabling (for example, an overview of and review of requirements for Runtime applications and the Component Enabler); Error Recovery; and Understanding and resolving errors. Prerequisites: An understanding of the Enterprise Application Environment and Developer at the product level. Basic skills and experience in administering Windows-based systems and networks.
Component Enabler for .NET (CEL8020) This 3-day course is for students involved in developing Component Enabler client applications for AB Suite systems. The course introduces the .NET client generators available with Agile Business Suite Client Tools. Students will learn how to generate and customize an ASP.NET Web Forms client for an AB Suite system; how to generate an ASP.NET Web Services client for an AB Suite system; and how to generate and customize a VB.NET WinForms client for an AB Suite system. Key topics include: Introduction to Component Enabler for .NET; Component Enabler Application Generation; ASP.NET Web Forms Generator; ASP.NET Web Services Generator; and VB.NET WinForms Generator. Prerequisites: A background in Enterprise Application Developer and Runtime systems. Additionally, attendees will get most value from this course if they have a working knowledge of the Java based Component Enabler Runtime environment; a working knowledge of Visual Studio; and a conceptual understanding of .NET technologies (including ASP.NET and VB.NET).
Agile Business Suite Version Control Workshop (CEL8019) This 2-day course is intended for staff involved in development and deployment of Agile Business Suite Runtime Systems. It is designed to assist customers in the implementation of Agile Business Suite Version
Control. Using version control in the Agile Business Suite Development Environment will provide facilities to assist in the implementation of an effective change management system to match their needs and environment. At the completion of this course, the student should be able to: Describe the benefits of using AB Suite Version Control; Understand the benefits of change management; Assess the role of change management in their own organization; Understand how to install and configure Borland StarTeam for use with Agile Business Suite; Understand how to use the source control facilities available in System Modeler; Understand how to script basic functions to assist with change management; Understand the compare and report differences facilities available in System Modeler and Borland StarTeam; and Understand how to use the merge facility in System Modeler. Key topics include: Overview of change management; Installation and configuration; Using the source control facilities; Using the compare tools; and Review of the change management process. Prerequisites: Students require a background in Agile Business Suite Developer and Runtime Systems.
Agile Business Suite Developer for EAE Users (CEL8022) This 3-day course is designed to introduce Agile Business Suite Developer to experienced Enterprise Application Developer users moving to AB Suite Developer. The course helps students understand new features and concepts in AB Suite and enables them to start developing applications in System Modeler. The course introduces the AB Suite development environment, describes the differences in model constructs and the development language (LDL+), and provides instruction on generating systems for the following runtime platforms: Windows, MCP, and J2EE. At the completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the major differences between the EAE and AB Suite development environments; Understand how model constructs in EAE are mapped to AB Suite; Understand the differences between LDL and LDL+; and Build an AB Suite application. Key topics include: AB Suite Overview; Introduction to System Modeler; Model Constructs in System Modeler; Importing and Exporting a Model; Developing Applications with System Modeler; Writing Logic Using LDL+; and Building an Application.
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Prerequisites: The course assumes that students are experienced EA Developer users. Experience with the following is desirable but not required: Microsoft Visual Studio and Object-oriented programming concepts.
Maintaining and Enhancing Agile Business Suite Applications (CEL8031) This 8 to 10 day course focuses on changes to: The Developer user interface; System Modeler Functionalities; Modeling constructs and the scripting language (LDL+); Reports; System generation and deployment options; and Debugger. The courser was designed for experienced Enterprise Application (EA) Developer users moving to AB Suite Developer who have basic knowledge of AB Suite. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the tasks that can be performed using AB Suite; Identify the difference between EAE and AB Suite; Identify the options to customize Visual Studio settings for System Modeler; Identify the AB Suite options available for the development of model; Create a model in AB Suite; Identify the different commands available in AB Suite and how they are used; Identify the difference between LDL and LDL+; Write logic commands in AB Suite; Create and manage reports in AB Suite; Build a system in AB Suite; Identify the tasks that can be performed using Debugger in AB Suite; and Debug the system and reports. Key topics include: AB Suite – An Overview; Visual Studio Overview; Development Environment in AB Suite; Logic in AB Suite; Reports in AB Suite; Build a System in AB Suite; and Debugger in AB Suite. Prerequisites: The course assumes that students are experienced EAE Developer users and that they have basic knowledge of AB Suite Developer.
AB Suite Concepts for Advanced Users (CEL8032) This 4-day course is designed for AB Suite users who wish to learn the advanced concepts of AB Suite and effectively use the Object-Oriented (OO) and model-driven capabilities in AB Suite to build business-critical applications that perform well. The course focuses on: OO concepts in AB Suite; Application development using OO concepts; and Factors affecting AB Suite performance. Key topics include: AB Suite—An Overview; Object-Oriented Concepts in AB Suite; Development in AB Suite; and Development for Performance. Prerequisites: It is assumed that you have basic knowledge of AB Suite concepts and experience using
AB Suite. This course requires experience working with Visual Studio and OO concepts. Before attending this training course, you should complete one of the following AB Suite courses: Agile Business Suite Developer for EAE Users (Instructor-led) or Getting Started with Agile Business Suite Developer (Self-paced). It is also recommended that you go through the Maintaining and Enhancing Agile Business Suite Applications (ILT) course before attending this training.
Getting Started with Agile Business Suite Developer (CES8014) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 70 hours; 10 days) is for inexperienced Enterprise Application Developers. Note: an alternate agenda is provided for experienced Enterprise Application Developer users; following the alternative agenda will enable experienced EA Developer users to complete the Getting Started course in approximately 35 hours (5 days). Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Describe the benefits of using AB Suite Developer; Describe the components of AB Suite Developer; Understand how to create AB Suite applications, using Developer; and Use Developer to create a small order-entry system. Key topics include: What is Developer?; Using the model; Using folders and dictionaries; Stereotyped classes (ispecs, events, and reports); Non-stereotyped classes; Debugging an application; Defining logic; Defining profiles; Data manipulation; The runtime cycle; Designing Graphical User Interfaces; and Deploying a system on the development machine. Prerequisites: Participants require a basic understanding of object oriented (OO) terminology and techniques, and some experience using Microsoft Visual Studio.
Agile Business Suite Runtime for ClearPath MCP Administration (CES8017) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 16 hours) is designed to teach new and existing users how to administer Agile Business Suite Runtime systems on ClearPath MCP hosts and includes descriptive information, screen demonstrations, and practical exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to: Understand how AB Suite systems run using AB Suite Runtime for ClearPath MCP; Generate AB Suite systems and reports for ClearPath MCP; and Administer, maintain and control Runtime systems on a ClearPath MCP host. Key topics include: Introduction to Runtime; Generating a
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system; Runtime control facilities; Transferring a system; and Managing reports. Prerequisites: The course assumes students are proficient in MARC and CANDE, and have a conceptual understanding of ETS (COMS) and EDS (DMSII) principles. Knowledge and experience in the general use of the AB Suite development environment is desirable.
Agile Business Suite Getting Started With Automated Test Tool (CES8041) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 8 hours) is for developers who use Agile Business Suite to develop applications. The course teaches how to configure ATT and how to record and play back test cases for the applications developed in Agile Business Suite using ATT. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Configure the ATT environment; Record, update, and play back the test cases; Customize test cases recorded within ATT; and Create and modify a test suite. Key topics include:
• Automated Test Tool (ATT): An Overview - Overview of ATT
- Terminologies uses in ATT
- Workflow of ATT
- Installing ATT
• Working with ATT - ATT User Interface
- Using ATT (includes connect and disconnect mode)
• Configuring ATT - Configuring the ATT Environment
- Setting the Connection Information
- Configuring Fields to Skip
- Enabling Log
- Configuring ATT to Access from Command Line
• Working with Test Cases - Record a Test Case (For VB.NET, ASP.NET, and
Winforms)
- Modify a Test Case
- Play Back a Test Case
- Append a New Test Case
- Validate a Test Case
• Test Suite - Create a Test Suite
- Play back a Test Suite
- Modify a Test Suite
- Playback Result
Prerequisites: Learners require a basic understanding of software testing terminologies/techniques and experience using Agile Business Suite. They should also have the knowledge to deploy application and access the application using Winforms Client and the following Component Enabler clients: VB.Net and ASP.Net.
Agile Business Suite Component Enabler for .NET - ASP.NET Applications for Mobile Devices (CES8042) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 2 hours) teaches how to create a new presentation for the SREP Details information screen in a separate language and you will design a different presentation for a language called Mobile (designed for primary language). Key topics include: Importing a model; Designing the form; Adding the ispec to the bundle; Configure and deploy the system; and Access the application. Prerequisites: To complete the activities in this tutorial you need the following setup: Install AB Suite Developer, Runtime and Component Enabler on your system; Install Windows Mobile Device Emulator 6.0 or above; Install the latest version of ActiveSync if you are using Windows XP; Install the Windows Mobile Device Manager if you are using Windows Vista operating system. It is assumed that you know how to develop ASP.NET desktop applications using Agile Business Suite (AB Suite).
Database Note: Enterprise Database Server was formerly known as DMS II.
MCP Enterprise Database Server - Administration and Operations (CEL5021) This 5-day course is intended for database or system administrators and support personnel. Upon completion, students should be able to update, reorganize, recover,
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and manage Enterprise Database Server databases. Key topics include: Enterprise Database Server (DMS II) components; Control file layout; DASDL (Data And Structure Definition Language) updates and reorganization; Halt/Load recovery; Rebuild and rollback operations; and Enterprise Database Server utilities. Prerequisites: Knowledge of database concepts, as well as MCP operations.
ClearPath MCP Enterprise Database Server (EDS) Usage (EP6192) This 3-day course is for personnel who require a technical understanding of MCP database systems, including EAE based systems, in order to provide applications development support and a first level of technical support. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Create, compile, access and maintain a simple database system; Understand and write a DASDL (Data And Structure Definition Language); Create and compile DMSII software; Update a DASDL; Reorganize a database; Use ERGO in the development and technical support. Key topics include: Use of DASDL to define a database using disjoint standard datasets and indexed sequential sets; Compilation of a database; Use of SYSTEM/DMUTILITY to initialize data structures; DMSII software components and their functions; Database UPDATE; Database Reorganization; The use of ERGO in the development and test environment to create, modify, delete and report on data; Recovery concepts; and Programming concepts. The main emphasis on this course is on practical work to support the understanding of DMSII databases structures and their maintenance. Note: The content is applicable to all DMSII sites and the course is related to EAE systems, giving the delegate a basic understanding of EAE generates at the database level. Prerequisites: A knowledge of MCP systems that would be gained by attendance of course ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195), or equivalent experience.
ClearPath MCP Enterprise Database Server (EDS) Operations (EPM078) This 5-day course provides technical support staff with a sound understanding of how to secure, monitor and recover DMSII databases in the most effective way. Additionally it provides the attendee with a thorough understanding of the DMSII operational environment. The course is designed for personnel who are responsible for specifying, supporting or performing
operational procedures for DMSII databases, including those generated by EAE systems. Senior Operational staff will also benefit from this course. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Demonstrate a practical understanding of the procedures and practices of monitoring, securing and recovering database systems; Demonstrate an understanding of the components of a DMSII database; Secure and recover database files; Monitor and control the database system; and Secure audit files. Key topics include: Database software components; Securing the database components; The impact of losing database components; Database recovery procedures; The role of the control file; Relationship of the control file to other database components; Use of SYSTEM/DMUTILITY; SYSTEM/COPYAUDIT; SYSTEM/DMDUMPDIR; SYSTEM/DMCONTROL; SYSTEM/DMMONITOR; SYSTEM/DBCERTIFICATION; SYSTEM/DBANALYZER; and SYSTEM/PRINTAUDIT. The emphasis of the course is on performing simple procedures correctly. The use of the utilities covered are practiced through extensive practical exercises. Note: Staff who already have substantial DMSII knowledge and are interested in more complex aspects of recovery should attend the DMSII Advanced Workshop (EP6196). Prerequisites: A knowledge of MCP systems that would be gained by attendance of course ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195), or equivalent experience. No knowledge of DMSII is required. A basic knowledge of WFL and CANDE is needed. Recommended follow-on course, ClearPath MCP Enterprise Database Server (EDS) Advanced Workshop (EP6196).
ClearPath MCP Enterprise Database Server (EDS) Advanced Workshop (EP6196) This 3-day course explores operational techniques for recovering DMSII databases. It was designed for system administrators, systems engineers, and technical operators responsible for managing day-to-day operations and recovery of DMSII databases. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Identify the components of DMSII, including compilation, function and cooperation; Understand the checks used by DMSII to ensure file and format consistency; Employ a variety of techniques for recovering DMSII databases; and Overcome problems which may occur during DMSII operation. Key topics include: The database compilation process; DASDL (Data And Structure Definition
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Language), code files and file naming conventions; The Control file; Creation, maintenance, recovery and timestamps; DASDL update and reorganization: Record and file format changes; Running BUILDREORG for Garbage Collection and reorganization; Database backup using DMUTILITY; Backup options; online and offline dumps; Audit file management: Characteristics of audited databases and audit file management; Transaction processing and the RESTART dataset; Halt/Load and Abort recovery; program recovery techniques; Audit utilities COPYAUDIT and PRINTAUDIT; Database recovery techniques: Archival recovery using DMUTILITY; Rebuild, Rollback and Reconstruct; Using Garbage Collection as a recovery technique; Use of Library Maintenance in a DMSII environment; and Programmatic recovery techniques. Prerequisites: Attendance of ClearPath MCP Enterprise Database Server (EDS) Usage (EP6192) or equivalent experience. Knowledge of MCP environment (operations, use of CANDE, Workflow Language (WFL), file naming conventions, etc).
ClearPath MCP Application Development using Enterprise Database Server (EDS) (CEL5026) This 5-day course prepares programmers and database administrators to successfully write Enterprise Database Server programs, employ recovery, improve database security and explain the different structures and storage options. The course covers opening the database, using selection expressions, DASDL (Data And Structure Definition Language), auditing and recovery, REMAP and client/server programming. The course is intended to teach both programmers, who will use COBOL to read from and update Enterprise Database Server databases, and database administrators. ALGOL programmers can also use these materials. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Write a program using Enterprise Database Server host language constructs; Employ recovery from a database rollback of transactions; Improve database security using logical databases and REMAPs; and Explain the different structures and storage options available. Key topics include: Opening the database for inquiry or update, opening database structures; Learning to use selection expressions, retrieving the appropriate records; Reviewing DASDL; Auditing and recovery; Redefining the database with REMAPs and logical databases; and Introducing
client/server programming with Enterprise Database Server. Prerequisites: COBOL programming skills, basic MCP operations, and the ability to use CANDE are required. Some knowledge of database concepts or ALGOL would be useful.
ClearPath MCP System & Enterprise Database Server (EDS) Performance Essentials (CEL5034) This 5-day course is for personnel involved in and responsible for MCP Server System Performance and the management of DMSII Databases and performance issues. Upon completion, the student should be able to: Describe the way application programs interface with the operating system; Describe the impact of changing system parameters on MCP and DMSII database performance; and Describe the key factors which impact the interaction of system and DMSII database performance. Key topics include: Performance Overview; Monitoring Tools; Tasks and the Processor; The Disk Subsystem; Memory Management; Disk File Handling; DMSII Database; Transaction and Recovery; DMSII Memory Management; and Logic Consideration. Prerequisites: Knowledge of MCP server administration and DMSII database concepts.
ClearPath MCP Enterprise Database Server Data and Structure Definition Language (DASDL) (CEL5027) This 5-day course is intended to teach both programmers, who will use COBOL to read from and update Enterprise Database Server databases, and database administrators. Upon completion, students should be able to: Correctly create DASDL source to generate a database complete with data sets, sets and subsets; Establish Data relationships in DASDL to support 1:1, 1:Many, and Many:Many; Use the DASDL compiler to create a database Description file, used to describe the database for application program compilation; Create DASDL source to support a database with a variety of physical attributes - FAMILY attributes, AREASIZE, POPULATION, etc.; Create DASDL source to use a specific data set and set types, and to understand the benefits of each; Provide for data item and record level security using logical views of the data; Determine the steps involved in each type of database update, and to identify which updates cause database reorganization; List the phases of the design process for new databases; Understand the process of
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normalization, and how to decide what datasets are required, and where to place data items; and Create DASDL source that takes advantage of Enterprise Database Server Extended Edition features. Key topics include: DASDL: Data and index structures; REMAPs and logical databases; Options, parameters and defaults; Reorganization; Data Base Design considerations; and Enterprise Database Server Extended Edition. Prerequisites: Basic MCP operations skills and the ability to use CANDE or Programmer's Workbench for editing and compiling are required.
ClearPath MCP Extended Reporting with Graphic Output (ERGO) (004612) This 3-day course is for systems development and systems testing staff. Upon completion, students should be able to: Initiate ERGO from an interactive terminal or as a batch process; Generate reports that may include user-specified headings, control breaks, column totals and averages, and many other features supported by ERGO; Update, add and delete records; Generate data files by extracting data from existing databases or files; and Identify additional tabular and graphic reports which ERGO is capable of producing. This course is intended to benefit programmers and testing staff by providing them with the necessary commands or menu choices to create reports, extract files and update database and data file records. Key topics include: Review of DMSII; Initiating an interactive ERGO session; Using ERGO Help and Teach facilities; Using command or menu mode; Opening DMSII databases; Defining relationships among data sets; Generating an output request; Using the Tabulate output request to create a tabular report; Formatting output; Placing constraints on data to be included in the output; Using the Extract output request; Opening non-DMSII files; Terminating ERGO; Using additional tabular and graphic output requests; Defining ERGO functions; Using update, add and delete functions to update records; Browsing records; Initiating ERGO in batch mode; and Creating and using an ERGO startup file. Prerequisites: Knowledge of program development and/or systems testing.
MCP Enterprise Database Server Overview (ECP35025) This 2-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, programmers, technical support, and system administrators to successfully describe the components
of MCP Enterprise Database Server. This session prepares the attendee for undertaking additional training in specific skills in utilizing Enterprise Database Server such as Application Development or Administration and Operations. Upon completion, students should be able to: Identify the purpose and capabilities of Enterprise Database Server; Identify basic programming statements used to access an Enterprise Database Server database; and Explain the purpose of the following database terminology: DASDL (Data And Structure Definition Language), Dataset, set and subset, Description file, Audit files, and Control file. Prerequisites: Knowledge of the MCP environment.
MCP Enterprise Database Server Components (ECP35040) This 5-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, technical support, and system administrators to successfully identify the features and major components of the Unisys MCP Enterprise Database Server database management system. Upon completion of this session, the student should be able to: Identify the features and major components of the Enterprise Database Server database management system; Describe the purpose of the major Enterprise Database Server software programs and files; Identify and generate the tailored Enterprise Database Server software; and Create an Enterprise Database Server database from an existing DASDL source file. Key topics include: Database Server programs and Files and their purpose; DASDL compilation and DESCRIPTION file; Control File; Tailored software – DMSUPPORT, RECONSTRUCT, RMSUPPORT; Security features; Creating an Enterprise Database Server Database; Initializing Database files; Compiling programs against databases; and Overview of Extended Edition Features. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042), MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021), MCP Disks and Files (ECP35015); and MCP Task Operations (ECP35014).
MCP Introduction to Remote Database Backup (RDB) (ECP35043) This 10-hour instructor-led, web-based session steps the student through the planning phase, implementation phase, and monitoring and managing activities required for a successful RDB environment. Key topics include: A technical overview of the Remote Database Backup
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(RDB) software and its capabilities; An overview of Database Operations Center (DOC), the administrator interface for monitoring and controlling the RDB environment; Detailed operational procedures for all required RDB-related functions; RDB Terminology; Audit Transmission Mode; Clone Process; Tracker Process; Takeovers; and RDB Administration. Prerequisites: Knowledge of database concepts, as well as MCP operations.
Communications ClearPath MCP Transaction Server (COMS) Environment (EPM086) This 2-day course is for personnel who are responsible for defining, supporting, controlling and operating a COMS environment. The course objectives are to provide an introduction to the Communication Management System (COMS). In Particular, to provide information on the COMS Operations, Windows, Security, Configuration and CFILE, and Modification through COMS Utility. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Define, maintain and control the environment required for a system utilizing the COMS direct window interface, including EAE systems; Describe message routing for COMS direct windows; Use COMS network commands; Maintain the COMS configuration file; Define and implement a direct window interface; Describe transaction based routing; and Implement COMS security. Key topics includes: The functions of a Message Control System; The functions and uses of COMS windows; Operational considerations of windows and the network; The use of COMS utility program to maintain the configuration file; The components of a direct window environment; EAE Load file considerations; Programming Overview; COMS Statistics; and Recovery overview. Prerequisites: Knowledge of MCP systems that would be gained by attendance of ClearPath MCP System Usage (EP4195), experience using MCP systems and an understanding of the needs of on-line environments.
ClearPath MCP Transaction Server (COMS) for MCP Administration & Operations (CEL5018) This 5-day course is intended for MCP platform system administrators and programmers. At the completion of this course, the student should be able to: Describe the features of Transaction Server; Interrogate the status of
Transactional Server activities; Explain the relationship of Transactional Server entities, elements, and attributes; Initiate and control a Utility session; Demonstrate their ability to configure and operate a station using a Declared Remote Window; Perform all the necessary steps to configure and run a Direct Window utilizing Trancodes, Agendas, and Processing-Items; Determine the status of elements in a Transactional Server system; Control the operation of a Transactional Server system; Control the security options available in Transactional Server; Maintain the configuration file; Use Transactional Server statistics menu screens; Configure application windows for synchronized recovery requirements; Operate Transactional Server-controlled databases; Identify components of Open/OLTP application environments; and Configure elements of Open/OLTP application entities. Key topics include: Transaction Server components; User, administrative, and control commands; UTILITY Window operations; Security; Configuration file maintenance; Synchronized recovery; Open/OLTP transaction control; and Open/OLTP Client Server configuration. Prerequisites: Experience in MCP platform system administration and operations.
ClearPath MCP Transaction Server (COMS) Programming (CEL5022) This 5-day course is intended for experienced programmers and analysts. At the completion of this course, the student should be able to: Configure a Direct Window Environment; Identify the requirements for using service functions; Identify the requirements to route output from a program; Write a program that has Transaction Server synchronized recovery support; Configure elements of Open/OLTP application entities; Identify the Service Functions and Transaction Server library procedures used by Open/OLTP server and client programs; and Identify the configuration requirements for Windows NT client applications. Key topics include: Use of the Transaction Server UTILITY window; Direct Window interface program logic and syntax; Use of input and output headers; Configuration file designators and Service Functions; Synchronized recovery requirements; and Direct window programs as client servers. Prerequisites: Experience writing COBOL or ALGOL programs for ClearPath MCP systems, and familiarity with Enterprise Database Server (DMSII) extensions.
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MCP Transaction Server (COMS) and MARC (ECP35016) This 3-hour instructor-led, web-based session prepares operators, programmers, technical support, and system administrators to successfully access the MCP server, navigate between applications, and utilize COMS control commands to administer the online environment. Upon completion, students should be able to: Understand the structure of the Transaction Server environment; Use the MARC menu and command modes to perform system operations; and Use COMS control commands to administer the online environment. Key topics include: Overview of COMS and MARC concepts; Using MARC menus; Using COMS control commands; and Using REMOTESPO for system operations. Prerequisites: Getting Started with the Unisys MCP (ECP35042) and MCP Terminal Emulation (ECP35021).
Specialty Partitions ClearPath ePortal for MCP (Self-Study) ClearPath ePortal is an end-to-end, integrated solution for rapidly modernizing ClearPath applications, extending them to reach new partners and markets through Web, Mobile and Web Services technology. In this series of videos we show the steps to develop different types of data source and presentation projects in ePortal Developer for modernizing ClearPath MCP applications. Many of the videos are built on top of the steps performed in a previous video so it is advised to watch them in specific order. First watch the introduction videos, Introduction to Components of ePortal and Introduction to Concepts of ePortal Developer. Next, watch the MCP COBOL Data Source based videos in following order: MCP COBOL Data Source Project; MCP Data Source Message Orchestration; MCP Web Service Presentation Project; MCP Web Browser Presentation Project; MCP iPhone Presentation Project; and MCP Data Source Advanced Message Orchestration. Watch the MCP T27 Data Source based videos in following order: MCP T27 Data Source Project; MCP T27 Web Service Presentation Project; MCP T27 Web Browser Presentation Project; MCP T27 iPhone Presentation Project; and MCP T27 Data Source Message Orchestration.
ClearPath ePortal for MCP Systems (CEL5042) This 4 to 5 day course (duration is based on the selected modules to be covered) will provide experienced application developers (mainframe or web) comprehensive training for ClearPath ePortal. The course will provide an in-depth discussion of ePortal capabilities - how ClearPath ePortal can easily expose ClearPath applications as web services or transform them into web and/or mobile applications. Students will participate in hands-on labs where ClearPath applications will be used to create web services, web and mobile applications using point-and-click development paradigm and deployed into a highly-automated runtime platform. The course will also cover ClearPath ePortal hardware and software architecture, as well as the administration of the ePortal runtime environment. Upon completion, students should be able to: Understand the capabilities supported by ePortal; Identify the ClearPath hardware and software required by ePortal and the administration of the ePortal environment; Use ePortal Developer to transform an existing ClearPath application into a web service, a web browser and a mobile application; and Deploy the application into the run-time environment. Key topics to be included are based on each Client’s individual environment and the skill level of the students. The comprehensive list of topics includes: ePortal Overview; ClearPath MCP Configuration; Overview of the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment; Planning and Creating DataSource Projects; Planning and Generating Web Presentations Projects; Orchestration; Testing and Debugging; Modernizing Browser Projects; Web Services; Mobile Presentation Projects; Staging and Deploying Applications; and ePortal Management. Prerequisites: Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 or higher; Web Services Concepts: WCF, ASP.Net and RESTful; Basic ClearPath MCP concepts: COBOL, COMS, CCF, ConnectorPSH and SDF (where applicable); and Basic knowledge of HTML, Web Page Design, Cascading Style Sheets and ASP.Net.
ClearPath ePortal for AB Suite and EAE (Self-Study) ClearPath ePortal is an end-to-end, integrated solution for rapidly modernizing ClearPath applications, extending them to reach new partners and markets through Web, Mobile and Web Services technology. In this series of videos the steps to develop AB (Agile Business) Suite / Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) data source
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and different types of presentation projects in ClearPath ePortal Developer for modernizing AB Suite/EAE applications are presented. The videos are built on top of the steps performed in a previous video; therefore, it is advised to watch them in this specific order: How to Generate Bundles for AB Suite EAE Data Source Project; How to create AB Suite EAE Data Source Project; How to create AB Suite EAE Web Presentation Project; How to Create AB Suite EAE Smartphone Presentation Project; Customizing AB Suite EAE Application in ePortal; and How to Create WCF RESTful Service Application.
ClearPath ePortal Manager for MCP (Self-Study) ClearPath ePortal Manager is a browser-based management environment that automates the processes required to deploy, configure, and manage applications and e-business solutions on ePortal Personality Modules. This interface lets you manage multiple virtual servers from a single workstation. You can create virtual servers, add and remove virtual server members, deploy new applications, monitor virtual server performance, and more. These self-paced videos are for both ClearPath MCP and OS 2200 users. Steps involved in deploying and accessing the applications are done in certain order so it is advised to watch the videos in specific order.
• Introduction to ClearPath ePortal Platforms • How to Stage the Application on Back-End Server • How to Create a Virtual Server • How to Deploy and Access the Application • Monitoring the System Status and Performance- Part
I (Controller) • Monitoring the System Status and Performance-Part
II (Virtual Server and Personality Module) • How to Install and Update to a New Version of
ePortal Software. • How to Install SSL Certificate on Virtual Server • How to increase the Scalability and Availability of
an Application • How to Use Web Service Exposed by Controller.
Introduction to ClearPath MCP JProcessor (ESI5004) This 1-day course is for operations and support analysts and developers responsible for MCP systems with JProcessor Specialty Partition. Students will be presented with the basic functionality and features of a JProcessor environment on an MCP system. Key topics include: Overview of the JProcessor architecture; MCPJava Installation; MCPJava commands and examples; JBoss on MCPJava; Tomcat on MCPJava; and XML processor on MCPJava. Prerequisites: familiarity with MCP, CANDE and WFL. Basic knowledge of Java is recommended.
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