๐Ÿ–ฅ Mainframe ๐Ÿ”ง REXX โœ” 4 Levels Available

Mainframe REXX
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering IBM REXX from foundational language syntax, variables, control structures, file I/O and TSO/ISPF interaction through advanced parsing, modular development, ISPF services, SDSF automation, system programming, DB2 integration, and enterprise toolkits. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe scripting, automation, and system programming careers.

๐ŸŽฏ
Format
Theory + Lab
๐Ÿ†
Certificate
Arich Certified
Enrol Now โ†’
Read-Only ยท Table of Contents ยท MF-REXX
๐Ÿ“„ MF-REXX โ€” Beginner Level
L1
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX โ€” Beginner
01
Introduction to REXX
โ–ผ
Overview of REXX Language
Structure, Syntax, TSO/E Environment
Basic Commands
02
Variables & Data Types
โ–ผ
Declaring and Using Variables
Data Types
Parsing Strings
03
Control Structures
โ–ผ
IF / THEN / ELSE
SELECT / WHEN
DO Loops
Iterative Logic
04
Built-in Functions
โ–ผ
SUBSTR, LENGTH, POS
Other Core Functions (LEFT, RIGHT, INDEX, VERIFY, etc.)
05
File I/O and EXECIO
โ–ผ
Reading Datasets
Writing Datasets
EXECIO Usage
LINEIN and LINEOUT
06
Writing Modular REXX Code
โ–ผ
Procedures
Internal Functions
External Functions
CALL and RETURN
07
Interacting with TSO / ISPF
โ–ผ
Issuing TSO Commands from REXX
Issuing ISPF Commands from REXX
Allocating Datasets
ADDRESS Command
08
Mini Project & Wrap-Up
โ–ผ
Review of Key Concepts
Automation Script Build (Project)
Testing & Demonstration
Read-Only ยท Table of Contents ยท MF-REXX
๐Ÿ“„ MF-REXX โ€” Intermediate Level
L2
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX โ€” Intermediate
01
Advanced Parsing Techniques
โ–ผ
PARSE VAR
PARSE PULL
Parsing with Templates
Token Handling
02
REXX and TSO Command Integration
โ–ผ
Advanced Use of ADDRESS TSO
Dynamic Allocation
Dataset Manipulation
03
Using ISPF Services in REXX
โ–ผ
Introduction to ISPEXEC
Panels and Panel Variables
Message Handling
04
Advanced EXECIO Operations
โ–ผ
Reading Multiple Datasets
Writing to Multiple Datasets
Handling Large Files
Updating Existing Data
05
Error and Condition Handling
โ–ผ
TRACE
SIGNAL
CALL ON
EXIT Handling
Debugging Strategies
06
Modular Program Development
โ–ผ
Building Reusable Functions
Creating Procedures
External Libraries
07
Job Submission Automation
โ–ผ
Submitting JCL through REXX
Monitoring Jobs
Reading Job Output using SDSF
08
Final Project & Integration
โ–ผ
Review of Key Concepts
Create Integrated REXX Utility
Interaction with Datasets, JCL, and ISPF Panels
Read-Only ยท Table of Contents ยท MF-REXX
๐Ÿ“„ MF-REXX โ€” Advanced Level
L3
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX โ€” Advanced
01
REXX with ISPF Dialog Manager
โ–ผ
Creating ISPF Panels
Working with Skeletons
Message Tables
ISPF Libraries
Panel-to-REXX Communication
02
Dataset Browsing & Editing via REXX
โ–ผ
Using ISPF Edit Services
Using ISPF View Services
Manipulating Datasets from REXX Scripts
03
Integration with SDSF
โ–ผ
Using SDSF REXX Interface
Automating Job Monitoring
Reading Output Queues
Analyzing Return Codes (RCs)
04
File Tailoring with ISPF Skeletons
โ–ผ
ISPF File Tailoring Concepts
Dynamic JCL Generation
Replacing Symbols Using Skeletons
05
Working with User & System Variables
โ–ผ
Handling ISPF Variables
Profile
Read-Only ยท Table of Contents ยท MF-REXX
๐Ÿ“„ MF-REXX โ€” Enterprise Level
L4
MF-REXX
Mainframe REXX โ€” Enterprise
01
REXX in System Programming
โ–ผ
Interacting with System Components
Accessing Control Blocks
Implementing System Automation via REXX
Working with System Exits
02
ISPF Table Services
โ–ผ
Creating ISPF Tables
Reading and Updating ISPF Tables
Using TBOPEN, TBGET, TBPUT, and TBCLOSE
03
Dynamic JCL Generation & Submission
โ–ผ
Automated JCL Creation
File Tailoring Techniques
Job Submission and Monitoring
Integrating with SDSF APIs
04
Integration with External Tools
โ–ผ
Calling Assembler Exits
Integrating COBOL Subprograms
Running Shell Scripts via OMVS
05
REXX with DB2 (Optional)
โ–ผ
Introduction to DSNREXX
Accessing DB2 Tables
Preparing and Executing SQL
Handling Cursors and Error Codes
06
Creating Reusable REXX Toolkits
โ–ผ
Designing Reusable REXX Libraries
Implementing Parameterization
Adding Logging and Security
07
Error Recovery, Auditing & Logging
โ–ผ
Standardized Error Handling
Tracing and Logging Mechanisms
Generating Audit Reports
08
Final Capstone Project & Demo
โ–ผ
Review of Key Concepts
Build a Fully Automated Enterprise-Level Solution
Integration with JCL, ISPF, SDSF, and DB2 (If Applicable)