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!

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)

Badge Quiz and final steps

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Offered By: IBM

Introduction to IBM z/OS

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About this Course

Course Syllabus

General Information

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course