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🖥 Mainframe 📦 DASD ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe DASD
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering Mainframe Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) management from fundamentals through advanced backup, recovery, compression, and enterprise disaster recovery strategies. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe storage administration careers.

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Total Duration
32 Hours
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Lab Hours
16 Hours
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Format
Theory + Lab
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Certificate
Arich Certified
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Course Code
MF-DASD
Click a Level to View its Syllabus
L1
MF-DASD · Beginner
32 hrs · 3 Modules · DASD Fundamentals
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L2
MF-DASD · Intermediate
3 Modules · Backup & Restore
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L3
MF-DASD · Advanced
3 Modules · Volume Backup & Compression
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L4
MF-DASD · Enterprise
3 Modules · DR & Automation
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📄 MF-DASD — Beginner Level
L1
MF-DASD
Mainframe DASD — Beginner
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to DASD & Mainframe Storage
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Overview of DASD Concepts
Basic Storage Architecture
Device Types and Characteristics
How DASD Works in Mainframes
02
Dataset Types and Allocation Basics
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Introduction to Dataset Types (PS, PDS)
Space Allocation Parameters
Units and Block Size
Primary and Secondary Extents
03
Basic Utilities & Dataset Management
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Using IDCAMS for Dataset Control
File Copy and Manipulation with IEBGENER
Dataset Duplication with IEBCOPY
Creating and Deleting Datasets
Practical Hands-On Dataset Operations
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-DASD — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-DASD
Mainframe DASD — Intermediate
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Backup Concepts & DASD Utilities
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Core Backup Principles
Types of Backups – Full, Incremental, Differential
Overview of DFSMShsm
Introduction to FDR/ABR Tools
02
Dataset & Volume-Level Backup
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Using IDCAMS for Dataset Operations
DFDSS for Dataset and Volume Backup
ICKDSF Utility Usage
IEBCOPY for Duplication and Copying
Dataset and Volume Duplication Techniques
03
Restore & Recovery Procedures
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Restore Strategies and Best Practices
Basics of Disaster Recovery
Dataset-Level Recovery Scenarios
Hands-On Restore and Verification Labs
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-DASD — Advanced Level
L3
MF-DASD
Mainframe DASD — Advanced
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Full Volume Backup Techniques
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Performing Full Volume Backups using DFSMShsm
Implementing Backups with FDR and DFDSS
Backup Strategy Design
Storage Class Considerations for Backup
02
Recovery & Compression Mechanisms
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Advanced Dataset Recovery Methods
Volume Restore Procedures
DASD Compression Techniques
Using IBM Tools for Compression & Recovery
03
Restore Operations & Job Automation
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Automating Restore Processes
Scripting Backup/Restore Jobs
Handling Cataloged and Uncataloged Datasets
Job Scheduling and Monitoring for Automation
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-DASD — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-DASD
Mainframe DASD — Enterprise
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Enterprise-Level Backup Strategies
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Advanced Full Volume Backup Techniques
Managing Multi-Volume Datasets
Defining and Maintaining Backup Management Policies
Backup Cataloging and Verification Procedures
02
Advanced Recovery & Compression Methods
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Dataset Recovery in Complex Environments
GDG (Generation Data Group) Recovery Techniques
High-Efficiency Compression Methods
Advanced Compression Tool Utilization
03
Automated Restore & DR Implementation
Theory: 5.3 hrs  ·  Lab: 5.3 hrs  ·  Total: 10.7 hrs
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Scripting Automated Restore Operations
Designing Disaster Recovery (DR) Scenarios
Real-Time Volume Restore Simulations
End-to-End DR Implementation Testing
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs