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🖥 Mainframe 🌐 TCP/IP ✔ 4 Levels Available

Mainframe TCP/IP
Full Programme

A structured four-level curriculum covering TCP/IP on z/OS from foundational concepts and configuration through advanced services, troubleshooting, routing, security, and enterprise integration. Designed for professionals targeting MNC mainframe networking and systems programming 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-TCPIP
Click a Level to View its Syllabus
L1
MF-TCPIP · Beginner
32 hrs · 5 Modules · Fundamentals & Configuration
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L2
MF-TCPIP · Intermediate
5 Modules · Services & Troubleshooting
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L3
MF-TCPIP · Advanced
5 Modules · Routing & Debugging
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L4
MF-TCPIP · Enterprise
5 Modules · Security & Integration
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📄 MF-TCPIP — Beginner Level
L1
MF-TCPIP
Mainframe TCP/IP — Beginner
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to TCP/IP
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Overview of TCP/IP
its role in networking and mainframes
protocol stack
basic concepts
02
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Detailed study of IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DNS, and ARP
how these protocols work together
03
IP Addressing, Subnetting & Routing
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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IPv4/IPv6
subnet masks
CIDR
default gateways
static/dynamic routing in mainframe environments
04
Mainframe TCP/IP Configuration
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Setting up TCP/IP on z/OS
configuration files
interfaces
IP setup
05
Troubleshooting & Security
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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TCP/IP utilities
debugging tools (ping, traceroute, netstat)
security basics (SSH, firewalls)
final review
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-TCPIP — Intermediate Level
L2
MF-TCPIP
Mainframe TCP/IP — Intermediate
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to TCP/IP Architecture
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Overview of TCP/IP model, layers, addressing schemes
role in mainframe systems
02
IP Addressing and Subnetting
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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IPv4, IPv6 concepts
subnet masks
address classes
broadcast
reserved addresses
03
TCP/IP Configuration on z/OS
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Defining interfaces
HOSTNAME
PROFILE.TCPIP
TCPDATA
STARTED tasks
04
Key TCP/IP Services on Mainframe
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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FTP
Telnet
TN3270
SMTP
SNMP
DNS configuration and their usage on z/OS
05
Troubleshooting and Monitoring TCP/IP
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Using NETSTAT
IPCS
Packet tracing
logs
problem resolution
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-TCPIP — Advanced Level
L3
MF-TCPIP
Mainframe TCP/IP — Advanced
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to TCP/IP on Mainframe
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Overview of TCP/IP suite
its relevance in mainframe environments
02
IP Addressing and Subnetting
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Understanding IPv4 addressing
subnet masks
CIDR
planning IP schemes
03
TCP/IP Configuration on z/OS
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Configuring TCP/IP on z/OS:
Profile datasets
parameters
system integration
04
Debugging and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Issues
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Using NETSTAT, ping, traceroute
logs to diagnose
resolve TCP/IP issues on mainframe
05
Advanced Topics & Use Cases
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Security (IPSec), FTP, Telnet, TN3270, SNMP
mainframe communication scenarios
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs
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📄 MF-TCPIP — Enterprise Level
L4
MF-TCPIP
Mainframe TCP/IP — Enterprise
Total Duration: 32 Hours  |  Theory: 16 hrs  |  Lab: 16 hrs
01
Introduction to Mainframe TCP/IP
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Overview of TCP/IP on z/OS
protocol layers
communication model
02
TCP/IP Configuration on z/OS
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Configuration files (PROFILE.TCPIP, HOME statement, DEVICE/LINK)
03
IP Routing & Interfaces
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Routing tables
static vs dynamic routes
interface definitions
04
TCP/IP Services on Mainframe
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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Telnet, FTP, TN3270, SMTP, and other services with configuration
and troubleshooting
05
Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools
Theory: 3.2 hrs  ·  Lab: 3.2 hrs  ·  Total: 6.4 hrs
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NETSTAT
PING
TRACERTE
packet tracing
logs
debugging tools
32
Total Hours
16
Theory Hrs
16
Lab Hrs