This two-stage course introduces the world of WebSphere in z/OS environments. In the first part, the Enterprise Java (J2EE) platform (the basis for the WebSphere architecture) is explained. The integration of Java with existing (enterprise) systems is also covered.

Application architects, project managers, programmers, technicians and administrators who are going to be exposed to web applications in a z/OS environment.

• understand the architecture and possibilities of Enterprise Java (J2EE)
• llist the pros and cons of different solutions for typical business problems
• describe the most recent J2EE APIs
• discuss the integration of Java with existing enterprise systems
• list the products and tools in the J2EE domain
• describe the set-up of this environment under z/OS: web, web applications, web servers, etc.
• explain the role of Java and the importance of an architecture combined with application components
• describe the role of WebSphere Application Server
• discuss the relationship of WAS to z/OS.

An understanding of the z/OS environment at a conceptual and terminological level is expected. Some familiarity with the Internet and the Java environment is an advantage, but is not mandatory.