AUDIENCE:   This course is particularly suitable for technical personnel who need to write, correct or maintain COBOL applications in a z/OS environment, where Compuware's Xpediter is the installed debug/testing toolset. PREREQUISITES:   A basic understanding of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF and the CICS environment is desirable. DURATION:   1 day. Hands on. OBJECTIVES:   This highly practical course introduces Xpediter, its requirements and features in a structured way. Succinct classroom lectures link to extensive machine based exercises which reinforce the learning process. COURSE CONTENT:   Preparing for Xpediter Introduction Structure of an Xpediter execution Libraries and datasets used DDIO Loadlib Allocate Log Script Specifying the libraries to be used Program execution Unattended Batch mode Interactive mode of execution Use with:           CICS           IMS           DB2           Auto-rollback Getting Started Compiling the program Modifying compilation options Preparing the allocation list for batch execution Invoking Xpediter Supplying run time parameter values Connecting to a CICS region Viewing and setting PF keys Using Xpediter Commands Line commands Primary commands Inserted commands Displaying the contents of data fields Modifying data Using MONITOR and REVERSE commands Setting breakpoints before and after executing statements Using COUNT to determine which lines were not executed during a test run Scrolling Using scripts Using FIND Testing values        IF        WHEN Using SKIP to bypass program code INSERT Xpediter commands INTERCEPT Keeping data fields and their values on the screen Modifying data values Find indirect Impact analysis Using Xpediter with CICS Menu Structure XPED and XPRT Displaying the CICS program storage areas File utility primary commands and line commands Viewing and modifying CICS resources and tables DB2 Easy Query menu