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.
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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
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- Mainframe
- z/OS
- Enterprise Software
- security
- IBM Z
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IBM is the global leader in business transformation through an open hybrid cloud platform and AI, serving clients in more than 170 countries around the world. Today 47 of the Fortune 50 Companies rely on the IBM Cloud to run their business, and IBM Watson enterprise AI is hard at work in more than 30,000 engagements. IBM is also one of the world’s most vital corporate research organizations, with 28 consecutive years of patent leadership. Above all, guided by principles for trust and transparency and support for a more inclusive society, IBM is committed to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
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
2 hours to complete
Mainframe Infrastructure
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 26 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
5 hours to complete
Mainframe Security and Start-up
5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 37 min), 2 readings, 8 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO ENTERPRISE COMPUTING
by MRJun 25, 2020
understanding the mainframe and how the working of the mainframes is easy to understand from this course thank you
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 SBJun 19, 2020
It was really very informational and compact. I would have liked it more if i got to know more about IOCDS configurations in the videos.
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.
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