Learn TSO-ISPF-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Learn TSO basic commands

Explore ISPF panels and utilities

Understand datasets and PDS structures

Practice writing REXX and CLIST scripts

Automate batch jobs and interactive workflows

Week 1: TSO commands and dataset management

Week 2: ISPF panels basics and navigation

Week 3: Simple REXX/CLIST scripts

Week 4: Batch job submission and logging

Week 5: Advanced automation and integration workflows

Explain the difference between REXX and CLIST scripts.

How do you create an ISPF panel for dataset selection?

Describe how to automate batch job submission using TSO scripting.

What are common debugging techniques for REXX scripts?

How do you handle dataset access permissions in scripts?

TSO Command - interactive mainframe instruction

ISPF Panel - interactive menu/dialog screen

REXX Script - procedural automation language

CLIST Script - older command list scripting language

JCL - Job Control Language for batch processing

TSO/ISPF User Guide

REXX Programmer's Reference

CLIST and REXX Automation

z/OS Essentials for Mainframe Professionals

Mainframe ISPF Panel Design Handbook

TSO Basic Commands Guide

ISPF Panel Design and Navigation

REXX Scripting for Mainframes

CLIST Automation Techniques

Batch Job Automation with JCL

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zos/2.5.0?topic=tso-time-sharing-option

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zos/2.5.0?topic=ispf-interactive-system-productivity-facility

IBM Community: z/OS

Stack Overflow z/OS/TSO tag

Mainframe forums and mailing lists

YouTube TSO/ISPF tutorials

Reddit r/mainframe

IBM Knowledge Center for TSO/ISPF

REXX Language Association forums

Mainframe mailing lists

Stack Overflow mainframe tag

YouTube tutorials for TSO/ISPF scripting