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Introduction to IBM z/OS

Large Scale Enterprise Computing powers all major transactions, and the Mainframe is responsible for 87% of all credit card transactions and enables 71% of all Fortune 500 companies. Mainframes are fundamental on how we do business, and IBM Z is the only production mainframe sold today. Virtually everyone depends on it!This is your introduction to the hardware, operating systems, security, and features that make this possible. On successful completion of this course, learners are eligible to earn their Introduction to Enterprise Computing badge.

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Mainframes

At a Glance

Large Scale Enterprise Computing powers all major transactions, and the Mainframe is responsible for 87% of all credit card transactions and enables 71% of all Fortune 500 companies. Mainframes are fundamental on how we do business, and IBM Z is the only production mainframe sold today. Virtually everyone depends on it!This is your introduction to the hardware, operating systems, security, and features that make this possible. On successful completion of this course, learners are eligible to earn their Introduction to Enterprise Computing badge.

About this Course

This is your introduction to the hardware, operating systems, security, and features that make this possible. On successful completion of this course, learners are eligible to earn their Introduction to Enterprise Computing badge. 


Course Syllabus

Mainframe Environment
  • Computer Architecture 
  • Mainframe Architecture 
  • Virtualization 
  • What is an Operating System? 
  • Mainframe Operating Systems 
  • Diving deeper into z/OS 

Mainframe Infrastructure
  • Why use Mainframes? 
  • IBM Z components 
  • Mainframe Features 
  • IBM Z Configuration Setup 
  • Millicode 
  • HMC and SE 
  • Sysplex 
  • A complete IBM Z Glossary of Terms 

Mainframe Security
  •  z/OS Security 
  • Security Addendum 
  • Transaction Level Security 
  • Crypto Express Key Management 
  • IOCDS 
  • Activation Profiles 
  • IPLing an Operating System 
  • z/OS MVS System Initialization Logic Initial Program Load (IPL) 



General Information

Please note that you will be directed to another site to complete the course.


Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

Please note that there are no required skills for this course.  Also note that this platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari.


Estimated Effort

9 Hours

Level

Beginner

Skills You Will Learn

IBM Z, Large Scale Enterprise Computing, Mainframe, Operating Systems, Security, Z/Os

Language

English

Course Code

MF0215EN

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