1. What is CICS? Introduction to OLTP
2. Difference between Batch and OLTP

1. CICS Dataset CICS Started Task
2. CICS Startup types
3. System initialization parameter RACF Setup required
4. Network/VTAM (APPLID) setup required for CICS CICS Tables
5. Setting up a CICS /MAS/ WUI regions

1. Categories of transactions
2. CICS supplied transaction Auto install & PLT

MAPSET,PROGRAM, FILE & BUNDLE. TDQ,TSQ, DB2C, DB2E & DB2T
URIMAP,WEBSERVICE, PIPELINE & TCPIPS

CICS – DB2 Connections CICS – MQ Connections CICS – IMS Connections
Multi Region Operation & Intersystem connection

1. CICS Catalogs CICS Storage areas CICS Utilities
2. CICSPlex Transaction routing and workload management

1. CICS Abends CICS Dump CICS Trace
2. CICS Troubleshooting
3. Application programmer technical assistance
4. Track product licence key expiry dates, follow‐up and applying keys
5. Coordination with other competencies (z/os, storage, mq, automation, operation etc. )

1. CICS & ISV products Order and Install
2. Explain all pre requirements to build new CICS region
3. How to register in IBM Shop series to open tickets with IBM and place an order for PTFs, RSU maintenance and software
4. Check compatibility of CICS ISV products before upgrade
5. Explain RSU and it’s maintenance on CICS system software half yearly/yearly with Hold data review
6. CICS Early code and subsystem definition in IEFSSNxx member and important commands
7. Install CICS System software/upgrade existing versions of CICS systems on z/OS to new versions.
8. Run Install Clist, explain the panels, parameters and their values
9. Install/Upgrade new versions of CICS ISV products from IBM/CA/BMC etc.concepts.