Converting to OS/390 and IBM COBOL

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•	Scope Terminators
•	Class Definitions
•	Case Sensitivity
•	Embedded Subroutines
•	In-line Perform
•	Pointers
•	Hex Notation
•	Addressing
•	GLOBAL and EXTERNAL Storage
•	COBOL Intrinsic Functions
•	IBM Callable Services
•	Recursive Subroutines
•	Local Storage
•	Call by Value
•	Compiler Options
•	Run-time Options
•	24-Bit vs. 31-Bit Addressing
•	Impact to CICS and IMS Applications
•	COBOL Differences and Migration Strategies

Converting to OS/390 and IBM COBOL

2 days

Description

This course introduces the new features found in OS/390 and IBM COBOL. The combination of lectures and lab work will demonstrate COBOL intrinsic functions, IBM callable services, and changes to the run-time environment.

Audience

COBOL programmers who need to understand the capabilities of the new COBOL releases.

Prerequisite

COBOL programming experience.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

describe and use intrinsic functions

incorporate IBM callable services

specify run-time options