Technologies / Infrastructure

An Introduction to the z/OS Environment

Learn the basics of the z/OS environment, gaining knowledge of its structure, management and services. The training covers installation requirements, security, system management and zEnterprise basics.

Issues

Determine the installation requirements for an enterprise server and how z/OS handles those requirements.
Discussing services to enable applications in a z/OS environment.
Determine how z/OS provides support for On Demand Business.
Describing how security is provided in a z/OS environment.
Identify products and tools that support the central control point.
Describing products and facilities that support z/OS systems.
Describing basic z/OS system services.
Replacing the z/Architecture processor configuration for z/OS.
Describing connectivity, communication facilities and z/OS interfaces.
Describing how zEnterprise creates a single system of systems.
Concept, strategy and benefits of z/OS environment.
Enabling applications in z/OS.
An overview of On Demand Business support in z/OS.
Connectivity to z/OS environment.
Security support provided by z/OS.
Support for systems management (Tivoli, SMP/E, SMF, and RMF).
Scalability, availability, backup and recovery features in z/OS.
Support for system services (storage management, task management, job management, datasets and dataset management).
System z processor configurations, System z Enterprise Server hardware.
zEnterprise, a new dimension in IT.

Who is this training for?

The basic course is designed for personnel with a technical background in information technology who are new to the z/OS platform and have no prior experience with MVS or OS/390

Prerequisites

System concepts
Basic knowledge of IS technology
No knowledge of MVS, OS/390 or z/OS is required

Training program

Unit 1: Enterprise server requirements
Unit 2: Enabling the application
Unit 3: Enabling On Demand Business on z/OS
Unit 4: z/OS connectivity
Unit 5: Security in a z/OS environment
Unit 6: Systems Management
Unit 7: System and data availability
Unit 8: System services
Unit 9: z9 and z10 system and equipment System z
Unit 10: zEnterprise: A New Dimension of Computer Science

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For An Introduction to the z/OS Environment we recommend: System concepts; Basic knowledge of IS technology; No knowledge of MVS, OS/390 or z/OS is required.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 4 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: The basic course is designed for personnel with a technical background in information technology who are new to the z/OS platform and have no prior experience with MVS or OS/390.