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.
Introduction to Enterprise Computing
Introduction to Enterprise Computing
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Instructor: Jeff Bisti
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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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SB
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Reviewed on Jun 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.
KK
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Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Excellent course for beginners knowing nothing about IBM mainframe. After completing the course your confident of working on ISPF with strong introduction of the Mainframe eco system.
GC
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Reviewed on Oct 24, 2020
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