Introduction to z/OS and Major Subsystems

This module consists of a mix of lecture and labs that provide “hands on” experience with TSO, ISPF, Unix System Services, and a “second level” z/OS system for each student. There is frequent student feedback in the form of quizzes and other exercises. This module is based on the text “Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics” which is available here. The topics covered in the module include:

•          Introduction to the Mainframe

•          Introduction to z/OS

•          System z™ Hardware / Architecture

•          Parallel Sysplex Clustering

•          TSO / ISPF / USS

•          Job Control Language (JCL)

•          Batch and JES2 / JES3

•          Workload Manger (WLM)

•          Transaction Management

•          Database Management

•          Networking (Communications Server)

•          Security

•          WebSphere Messaging and Queuing

•          HTTP Server

•          WebSphere Application Server