Target Audience: This course is designed for individuals with varying levels of mainframe experience, from beginners with no prior knowledge to advanced users wanting to deepen their understanding and explore new functionalities.
Course Structure:
The course can be divided into three main sections, each progressively building upon the previous:
Section 1: Mainframe Basics (Beginner Focus)
How each chapter is organized Each chapter follows a common format:
Objectives for the student
Topics that teach a central theme related to mainframe computing
Summary of the main ideas of the chapter
A list of key terms introduced in the chapter
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 3 Weeks
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- Chapter 1: Introduction to the New Mainframe16
- 1.11.1 The Mainframe’s Place in Today’s World
- 1.21.2 A Brief History of Computing: Setting the Stage
- 1.31.3 The System/360: A Game-Changer in Mainframe History
- 1.41.4 An Evolving Architecture: Building on the Legacy
- 1.51.5 Mainframes in Our Midst: Where Do We Encounter Them?
- 1.61.6 Demystifying the Machine: What Exactly is a Mainframe?
- 1.71.7 Beyond the Myths: Who Uses Mainframe Computers?
- 1.81.8 Why Mainframes Matter: Factors Contributing to Their Continued Use
- 1.91.9 The Mainframe Ecosystem: Roles and Responsibilities
- 1.101.10 Beyond z/OS: Exploring Other Mainframe Operating Systems
- 1.111.11 The Powerhouse: Introducing the IBM zEnterprise System
- 1.121.12 Summary: Key Takeaways and Recap
- 1.131.13 Questions for Review: Testing Your Knowledge
- 1.141.14 Topics for Further Discussion: Exploring Deeper
- 1.15VSAM – Virtual Storage Access Method
- 1.16VSAM – Introduction10 Minutes
- Second Section2
