Introduction to DCL - Command Procedures

This course is a follow on to the two beginning courses -- "Introduction to OpenVMS" and "Introduction to OpenVMS Editors" -- and is designed to build on what was learned in them as well as in the "Introduction to DCL - Interactive Commands". It is intended for all who want to use OpenVMS DCL command procedures (both interactively and for batch processing) regardless of what job description they may have. The course is designed to not be overly technical for average users or too simple for information systems professionals who are learning OpenVMS for the first time.

Topic covered include:

• Command Procedures - Concepts and Form
• DCL Command Procedure Syntax
• Running Command Procedures
  • Interactive Execution
  • Batch Execution
    • SUBMIT command
    • SHOW QUEUE/BATCH
    • SHOW SYSTEM/BATCH
    • SHOW ENTRY
• File Operations
  • WRITE Command
  • OPEN Command
  • READ Command
  • CLOSE Command
• Basic Lexicals
• Use of Symbols
  • Calculation
  • String Manipulation
  • Variable storage
• Conditional Loops
• Labels and GOTO Statements
• Diagnostic Tools
• Programming Tricks

OBJECTIVE:

Develop the skills necessary to use command procedures or batch jobs in OpenVMS on a day to day basis to perform job functions, whether in a business or a technical field. And to be able to customize the environment for personal use and preference.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:

Anyone who needs to expand their OpenVMS proficiency quickly in the area of scripts or command procedures; business and scientific OpenVMS users, programmers, operators, and system managers.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE: 12 to 16 hours

PRICE: FREE