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.
This course is part of the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate
Introduction to Enterprise Computing
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What you will learn
Identify the different architectural families, explain the enhancements for each architecture family and the functions of an operating system
Explain the concept of a Sysplex and describe methods available for z/OS security.
Define the IOCP statements for the IOCDS and explain the concept of activation profiles.
Describe the process of IPLing an operating system
Skills you will gain
Mainframez/OSEnterprise SoftwaresecurityIBM Z
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
Suggested: 3 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
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IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. Utilizing its business consulting, technology and R&D expertise, IBM helps clients become "smarter" as the planet becomes more digitally interconnected. IBM invests more than $6 billion a year in R&D, just completing its 21st year of patent leadership. IBM Research has received recognition beyond any commercial technology research organization and is home to 5 Nobel Laureates, 9 US National Medals of Technology, 5 US National Medals of Science, 6 Turing Awards, and 10 Inductees in US Inventors Hall of Fame.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Introduction to the Mainframe Environment
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 38 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
6 videos
Computer Architecture7m
Mainframe Architecture3m
Virtualization6m
What is an Operating System?4m
Mainframe Operating System11m
1 reading
Diving deeper into z/OS45m
5 practice exercises
Computer architecture5m
Virtualization5m
Operating System5m
Mainframe Operating system5m
Week 1 graded quiz30m
2 hours to complete
Mainframe Infrastructure
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 27 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
6 videos
IBM Z Hardware Components3m
Mainframe Features5m
What is Millicode?2m
HMC and SE5m
Sysplex6m
2 readings
IBM Z Configuration Setup30m
A complete IBM Z Glossary of Terms45m
3 practice exercises
Why use Mainframe?5m
Sysplex5m
Week 2 graded quiz30m
3 hours to complete
Mainframe Security and Start-up
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 37 min), 2 readings, 8 quizzes
7 videos
Security addendum6m
Transaction level security4m
Crypto Express Key Management1m
IOCDS11m
Activation Profiles3m
IPLing an operating system4m
2 readings
Input/Output Configuration Program User's Guide for ICP IOCP25m
z/OS MVS System Initialization Logic Initial Program Load (IPL)30m
8 practice exercises
z/OS Security6m
RACF2m
Transaction level security6m
Crypto express key management6m
IOCDS6m
Activation Profiles6m
IPLing an operating system4m
Week 3 graded quiz40m
Reviews
4.8
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO ENTERPRISE COMPUTING
by RAOct 19, 2019
Excellent course which provides an introduction to enterprise computing with IBM Z, presented in a very engaging manner by Jeff Bisti. Highly recommended for those who want to learn about mainframes.
by ASSep 20, 2019
AMAZING course covering IBM Z architecture, design, hardware and software components. Thanks Jeff and team for this very comprehensive overview of the platform.
by YNMar 31, 2020
Exceptional course. No doubt. God Bless IBM and Coursera for providing such a course for a such a good price. Very knowledgeable..... GOD Bless YOU ALWAYS....
by ENApr 1, 2020
The content is theoretical but relevant, the questions are well designed to really test if you have read and really know what you are doing
by MMFeb 9, 2020
Excellent basic overview of the mainframe and its components. The intermittent quizzes could be a little longer to include more material.
by RIOct 8, 2019
Pretty good information, hard to comprehend but that is to be expected. Best course I have seen for beginners learning about Mainframes
by SMOct 11, 2019
Excellent course, that I really enjoyed a lot. learned new terminology of IBM z/os mainframe. thanks to @team IBM and my instructor.
by AKFeb 4, 2020
The verbally explained parts were short and useful but perhaps presenting more slides and charts could be useful.
by ELNov 17, 2019
The content and delivery of the course was excellent. Thank you very much for the experience and opportunity.
by KFSep 24, 2019
I actually Really enjoyed the course. I learned a lot and I have been working on Mainframes for years.
by MHSep 16, 2019
An excellent overview to the modern mainframe which serves as a great basis for any mainframe career!
by BNFeb 22, 2020
A bit basic for a seasoned professional but, good presentation and necessary to levelset.
by TTSep 18, 2019
Very useful resources for those who have limited understanding of mainframe concept.
by SASep 6, 2019
Refreshing to have someone present mainframe topics in this format! Great job Jeff!
by SNSep 6, 2019
Really really awesome Course. Many Many thanks to Joseph Bisty. He's a genius.
by DSMar 9, 2020
I'm happy to study hear i passed in Introduction to Enterprise Computing
by SBApr 2, 2020
It was quite difficult as I'm new in main frame but learned a lots.
by BDFeb 23, 2020
Great overview of IBM z/OS and Z-Systems for a total beginner.
by HANov 21, 2019
It was fun with the great study material!\n\nThanks, IBM Team.
by HDFeb 6, 2020
it was great, just need more diagrams to explain concepts
About the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate
This Professional Certificate is intended to provide the foundational skills required to launch a career in the enterprise platform that powers over 68% of worldwide transactions. Companies around the world are searching for these skills to run their critical system workloads. In this series of courses, the learner will be introduced to various operating systems, mainframe applications, and get real-time hands-on experience on an IBM Z server. The skills acquired on completion of this Professional Certificate allows the learner to pursue a career as a mainframe application developer, system programmer, system administrator, or a DBA Practitioner.
There are three courses in this specialisation, please be sure to complete all three in order to maximise your time and effort.
Course 1: Introduction to Enterprise Computing
Course 2 : Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels
Course 3 : Basic System Programming on IBM Z
On successful completion of this professional certificate, the learners will be eligible to claim the IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate badge. More information can be found here
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