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Endevor SCM: Software Change Manager

CA Endevor SCM: Software Change Manager is used for defining and managing software lifecycles in mainframe environments. In addition to standard change and release packages, emergency packages can be developed with installation specific approval requirements. When problems occur, reversion to a prior version of the program will be implemented.

Endevor controls the software management tasks associated with the mainframe development environment through its automated transformation functionality, module relationship management, parallel development management, and release automation. It streamlines the manual steps in the software development process and promotes greater efficiency with fewer errors.

CA Endevor SCM Quick Edit is a developer workbench for coding, adding, and editing elements to an Endevor library. A programmer can manually code the element, COPY from an external data set or COPYELM copy an existing element from within Endevor. There also is a comprehensive component display: Actions, Endevor Actions, and Package Actions.

SYS-ED Experience - Endevor Training

Since 1980, SYS-ED has been helping organizations address their staffing requirements with Endevor and the Computer Associates mainframe development tools and utilities application maintenance, development, and debugging software.
 
Computer Associates Software Functionality
CA-DYL-280(VISION:Results) Information management and report generation tool that utilizes an English-like programming language to retrieve, manipulate, and format data. It supports IBM mainframe file structures, databases, and access methods, and provides comprehensive data selection, analysis, and file handling capabilities.
CA-SCM-Endevor Categorizes and protects software assets by helping to establish software lifecycle procedures which conform to an organization’s operational requirements. It provides an inventory of the component software environment across development groups and heterogeneous platforms. CA-Endevor SCM is used to drive the production turnover process by verifying approvals, recording changes, and executing a change package.
CA-Easytrieve Plus Mainframe report generator which is used to search tables and files, edit data selectively, read and write both fixed length and variable length datasets. It can use complex logic and perform multifaceted tasks. Easytrieve Plus provides the capability to design and produce visually appealing reports.
CA-InterTest Provides the capability to test and debug directly from the source program, prevent ABENDS by trapping application errors on-line, and detect and resolve errors interactively as they occur. It is used for setting breakpoints to interrupt program execution and utilize the new featureset in IBM CICS Transaction Server for z/OS.
CA-Panvalet Provides central library storage and the capability to control the maintenance and processing of elements and disaster protection. Access control and full featured reporting are also provided..


Our courses teach the comprehensive range of Endevor facilities and other mainframe programmer productivity tools and development utilities. Few independent training companies offer the specialized and multiple levels of courses on Computer Associates, Compuware, IBM, and third party software that we do.
 

SYS-ED's staff are experts on Endevor and average 30 years experience in legacy mainframe programming languages and system software. This been there done that consultancy experience provides us with a privileged perspective from which to teach the industry standard content and provide invaluable performance guidelines. We refer it to as educational consultancy and it makes all the difference in the world in maintenance programming and training the next generation of mainframe programmers. And truth to be told our staff has been called on by major software companies to train their clients and software developers.

If you’re shop is utilizing a combination of mainframe utilities and development tools from the Big 3: Computer Associates, Compuware, and IBM, then integrated workshops and examples will also make the training more effective. Your IT personnel will learn not simply how to perform tasks, but will receive a foundation in the underlying structure of IBM mainframe systems software. SYS-ED does not sell software; we only teach! And towards this end, we apply the full complement of training medium to help IT professionals learn. In our courses, students learn by doing; one-third of their class time will be spent hands-on with Endevor on our z/OS system. Additional tailored workshops are available from the SYS-ED courseware library.

What distinguishes the SYS-ED training service is the ability to provide integrated exercises and guidelines specific to legacy programming languages: COBOL, Assembler, PL/1, and REXX. As part of qualifying a mainframe utilities and development tools training assignment, SYS-ED staff and CETi Technology Partners will review installation standards: the JCL, streams of data, and production documentation.

SYS-ED mainframe utilities and development tools courseware and training aids extend the source documentation and incorporate an examination of the underlying architecture, program logic, and sample programs which have been validated on consulting projects. In our opinion, when there is a scarcity of up to date industry standard textbooks, courseware which “explains and demonstrates” is fundamental to an effective learning experience. Each student receives a comprehensive hand-out and tailored training aid. After a course is over, clients are welcome to ask the inevitable questions which come up back on the job.

Upon completion of a SYS-ED instructor-led course at the client location, it is standard policy to organize content for future utilization in a web-based training infrastructure.

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Mainframe Technology Updates
CICS Technology Update COBOL Technology Update DB2 Technology Update
DYL-280 Technology Update Easytrieve Plus Technology Update File-AID Family Technology Update
IMS Technology Update Programming Languages Technology Update Programming Skills Technology Update
REXX Technology Update VSAM Technology Update

WebSphere MQ Technology Update 

z/OS Operating System
Technology Update
z/VSE Operating System
Technology Update
z/VM Operating System
Technology Update


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Mainframe COBOL
VSAM CICS
DB2 IMS

 


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Courseware for Teaching

The Computer Education Techniques courseware used in SYS-ED courses consists of student hand-outs, training aids, and industry-specific exercises. The CETi knowledge base aggregates and analyzes information in the public domain. It also is a service for reviewing and answering questions. Content is selectively added to courseware. The long-term strategy is to have our courseware recognized as a NRV: Nationally Recognized Vendor.

AllFusion Endevor DYL-280(VISION:RESULTS) CA-InterTest Panvalet
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File-AID File-AID for Analysts File-AID Batch File-AID IMS
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Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives Performance Objectives Performance Objectives Performance Objectives
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Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2
Index Index Index Index

File-AID DB2 Abend-AID COBOL Debugging with Abend-AID CICS Xpediter
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Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives Performance Objectives Performance Objectives Performance Objectives
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2
Index Index Index Index

TSO Xpediter SDF II ISPF Productivity Tool (Spiffy) Syncsort
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents
Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives Performance Objectives Performance Objectives Performance Objectives
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2
Index Index Index Index

Yes, We Still Offer Mainframe Training!

Portfolio of Mainframe Training Services

   
We have had a number of inquiries regarding whether SYS-ED still offered Endevor courses and mainframe utilities and development tools training for mainframe programmers.  
   
The typical comments were:
1. That it is extremely difficult, if not impossible to find open enrollment Endevor and mainframe utilities and development tools training for mainframe programmers.
2. That there is a scarcity of intensive 2- and 3- day courses which provide hands-on experience and the skillset for dataset management on z/OS systems.
3. That a high percentage of open enrollment Endevor courses are cancelled.
4. That travel costs and living expenses in a majority of situations are a significant constraint when it comes to attending a Endevor course.
5. That it is important to have a resource for asking Endevor questions once the programming language course is complete.
In response we say:
DYL-280 Training Services Yes, SYS-ED offers multiple levels of mainframe utilities and development tools training for the IBM mainframe environment: Endevor, DYL-280, InterTest, File-AID Family, Xpediter, Syncsort, and ChangeMan.
DYL-280 Training Services Yes, SYS-ED conducts open enrollment 1 and 2- day courses and tailored private client-site courses.
DYL-280 Training Services Yes, we offer the flexibility and resources to conduct personalized mentoring sessions upon request.
DYL-280 Training Services Endevor courses are available in multiple formats: classroom, distance-learning and blended web-based delivery.
DYL-280 Training Services Upon completion of a SYS-ED course, our staff is available to answer Endevor questions.

SYS-ED/New York Schedule and Content Delivery Selection

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Professional Distance-learning Service

Definition of Service

New York State Department of Education Standards

 

SYS-ED's distance-learning training service is 65% lecture with the remaining 35% of the service provided in the form of scheduled interactive question and answer sessions with a subject matter expert, hands-on exercises, optional validation assessment, and submission of questions through our technology exchange websites.

Enrollment is contingent upon the prospective trainee's having been qualified by our Director of Education to have the appropriate background for the training and review of a checklist of items required for transmission of the service to the client location: bandwidth, firewall, base operating system, software requirements, web browser, and set-up of hands-on machine exercises.

Alternative web-based and e-learning training is available: self-paced, presentation through the client's authoring system, or podcast. These tailored services are offered selectively.


Caveat Emptor
Prior to scheduling a mainframe utilities and development tools course from Computer Associates, Compuware, or IBM, compare the quality of the training service that SYS-ED offers:

SYS-ED has been conducting courses in the public domain since 1980; however, there have been changes in the laws and regulations governing computer training in the state of New York. The schedule on our websites reflects a projected time frame for licensure with the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision and submission and approval of curriculum. It will be updated quarterly.

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Computer Associates Compuware IBM
DYL-280 Training ServicesCA-DYL-280(VISION:RESULTS) Abend-AID Training ServicesAbend-AID CICS TS: SDF-IICICS TS: SDF-II
Eastytrieve Plus Training ServicesCA-Easytrieve Plus File-AID Training ServicesFile-AID ISPF Productivity Tool - SpiffyISPF Productivity Tool (Spiffy)
Endevor Training ServicesCA-SCM-AllFusion Endevor CICS Xpediter Training ServicesCICS Xpediter IBM ToolsIBM Tools
InterTest Training ServicesCA-InterTest TSO Expediter Training ServicesTSO Xpediter  
Panvalet Training ServicesCA-Panvalet    
     
GT Software Serena Software Syncsort
Endevor Training ServicesCICS BMS/GT Endevor Training ServicesChangeMan Endevor Training ServicesSyncsort

Skillset and Systems Software
Endevor Training ServicesProgramming Skills Endevor Training ServicesVSAM

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Endevor Training Services Superb courseware and training aids
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Endevor Training Services Tailored private courses - North America and Europe
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Endevor Training Services Qualified training consultant for needs analysis and skills inventory
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Mainframe Training in New York

Mainframe Courses in New York
SYS-ED's mainframe courses are tough, but they're worth it. Our challenging hands-on mainframe training provides a foundation and framework for Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, healthcare providers, software houses, and consulting companies to meet their mainframe staffing requirements and acquire specialized mainframe skillsets.1  Mainframe utilities and development tools courses at the present time are only offered at client locations.

Courseware for Teaching
SYS-ED's mainframe utilities and development courseware is highly respected. We draw upon our extensive library of courseware, sample programs, and case studies to explain, demonstrate, and teach the real-world mainframe information technology. Our mainframe curricula include industry standard and consultancy derived content. We have the capability to provide tailored workshops and integrated training programs on z/OS, z/VSE, z/VM, and third party emulation workbench platforms.

Teaching is Our Business
Most computer training companies are divisions of large software companies or consulting companies. Not SYS-ED. Our only goal is to provide quality mainframe training for motivated information technology professionals - no more and no less. Because we're independent, we're free to concentrate on teaching - and since 1980 we have been doing it very well.

Our Teachers Know How to Teach
SYS-ED instructors combine teaching skills with broad practical experience as consultants. Our instructors average 30 years of experience in the mainframe environment - operating systems, programming languages, 3rd party utilities and development aids, and system software. And they know how to teach it. We teach not only "how to", but "why", building a solid foundation in fundamentals and insights into advanced materials. After a course, they are available to answer questions.

Enrollment - SYS-ED Mainframe Courses are NOT for Everyone
No one is allowed to enroll in a SYS-ED mainframe course, without a consultation with our Director of Education. We review the operational objectives and project specifications for the organization evaluating whether to send its employee for the training. The employee is only allowed to register if they have the background corresponding to the appropriate learning path.

Mainframe Training in New York, at Your Office, or via the Web
SYS-ED mainframe courses are held at our training center in midtown Manhattan and in conjunction with Technology Partners in North America and Europe. If you prefer, we'll arrange tailored mainframe training on-site at your organization’s facilities inclusive of mobile computer classroom set-up. On-site mainframe courses can include the identical workshops, case studies, and hands-on approach as the mainframe training we offer in New York.

For additional information including outlines, availability of private courses, references, and course customization, contact David Shapiro at our New York office at 212-564-9147 or register online.


Technology Exchange Websites

SYS-ED websites compile, organize, and present software specific and established operational categorizations of information technology. They provide a framework for assessing knowledge transfer in a variety of delivery formats: web-based training, classroom instruction, technology updates, courseware, training aids, learning paths, and validation assessment.

www.mfutilitiesandtoolsbysysed.us/commquests.htm

www.cicstrainingbysysed.us www.coboltrainingbysysed.us www.db2trainingbysysed.us
www.imstrainingbysysed.us www.mainframetrainingbysysed.us www.mfutilitiesandtoolsbysysed.us
www.mqseriestrainingbysysed.us www.programmingbysysed.us www.rexxtrainingbysysed.us
www.sastrainingbysysed.us www.vsamtrainingbysysed.us www.xmltrainingbysysed.us

Footnote 1:

SYS-ED’s core mainframe curriculum have been submitted to the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision for technical review and licensing.