AUDIENCE:   z/OS users and professionals who need to understand the WebSphere Application Server in the z/OS environment. PREREQUISITES:   An understanding of z/OS which may be gained from the Verhoef z/OS for Beginners course. An understanding of the Java Programming language would also be useful. DURATION:   1 day. OBJECTIVES:   The WebSphere Application Server allows a system running z/OS to act as a Web Server. This course identifies the components of the WebSphere Application Server and their functions. It covers the benefits of using z/OS systems as web servers. The steps to implement the WebSphere Application Server are outlined. Aspects of security and operations are also identified. COURSE CONTENT:   Web Enabling Basic concepts Java, the solution Java architecture - reasons and appreciation. The creation of e-business WebSphere Application Server context. WebSphere Application Server administrative set-up WAS Administrative model as in 5.0 WAS as the company hub. WebSphere Application Server on z/OS WAS implementation on z/OS: infrastructure An efficient WAS V5 environment on z/OS. WAS as USS application What is USS?