z/OS Connect Admin
The IBM z/OS Connect Admin course equips mainframe administrators and enterprise architects with skills to securely expose z/OS applications as RESTful APIs, solving the critical challenge of modernizing legacy systems for cloud integration. With 91% of enterprises planning to hire mainframe talent (The Futurum Group, 2024), this training delivers hands-on expertise in Liberty server administration, SAF security, and API lifecycle management using official IBM courseware.
This course prepares learners for the IBM Certified z/OS v3.x Administrator - Professional (Exam C1000-193), covering 26% of installation and maintenance objectives. Koenig Solutions offers 30-day lab access and Guaranteed-to-Run dates, ensuring practical mastery. Graduates gain the verified skills to drive hybrid cloud integration and advance into senior mainframe architecture roles.
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Course Overview
The IBM z/OS Connect Admin course is designed for IT professionals aiming to master the administration of IBM's z/OS Connect platform, a critical component in modernizing mainframe integration through RESTful APIs. This training prepares candidates for the IBM Certified z/OS v3.x Administrator - Professional certification (exam C1000-193), serving roles such as z/OS Connect System Administrator, Mainframe Integration Specialist, and API Platform Engineer. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies relying on IBM Z systems for core transaction processing, expertise in z/OS Connect is in high demand to bridge legacy applications with cloud and mobile environments securely and efficiently.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with key IBM technologies including z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition, WebSphere Liberty Profile, CICS, IMS, Db2, and MQ. The lab environment leverages real-world tools such as Postman, RACF, and z/OSMF, where students configure server.xml files, manage SAF security, deploy service archives (SAR), and create OpenAPI-defined REST APIs. A core project involves building a secure API gateway that integrates a Db2 for z/OS REST service with a CICS transaction, enabling JSON-based access over HTTPS while implementing TLS, OAuth, and JWT token validation. These labs are conducted on live z/OS systems, ensuring practical, production-relevant skills in API lifecycle management and backend connectivity.
This course directly supports achievement of the IBM Certified z/OS v3.x Administrator - Professional credential, recognized across financial, healthcare, and government sectors for its rigor and alignment with enterprise mainframe operations. Certified professionals report average salary increases of 20-25%, with senior z/OS Connect roles commanding hourly rates from $61 to $68 or annual packages exceeding $130,000. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official IBM courseware, and optional 1-on-1 mentoring, ensuring personalized support. Graduates are positioned to lead mainframe modernization initiatives, driving digital transformation by securely exposing core business logic to cloud-native applications and microservices.
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Prerequisites
- A solid understanding of the z/OS operating system and mainframe architecture is essential for mastering the IBM z/OS Connect Admin certification. This foundation ensures you can effectively manage and deploy RESTful APIs on IBM mainframes, improving integration and automation. According to IBM, z/OS is used by 92% of Fortune 100 companies, making this knowledge highly valuable for enterprise IT professionals seeking to optimize mainframe services.
Certification Exam
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of z/OS Connect Admin certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the z/OS Connect Admin certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- z/OS Connect Admin Specialist
- Mainframe Integration Specialist
- z/OS Connect API Engineer
- Mainframe Modernization Engineer
- z/OS Systems Administrator
- API Enablement Specialist
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