AUDIENCE:   This course is designed for anyone requiring a basic understanding of z/OS as an operating system. It also provides a useful introduction for delegates requiring more in-depth training in other areas of the IBM Mainframe including TSO, JCL, z/OS, COBOL, PL/1, Assembler, REXX etc. PREREQUISITES:   There are no prerequisites for this course. DURATION:   2 days OBJECTIVES:   To introduce delegates to the z/OS operating system and the IBM systems on which it runs. It introduces z/OS terminology and explains the main concepts employed by z/OS in performing its functions. COURSE CONTENT:   z/OS Introduction The Main Functions of an Operating System z/OS Objectives The Main Basic Business Applications The z/OS Operating System PR/SM and LPARs The SYSPLEX - Components and Functions Mutitasking and Multiprocessing Management of Processor Resources Processors, Storage, I/O Power-on, Reset and IPL Looking After Data in z/OS Data Formats Data Structures Record Organizations Access Methods Buffering Hardware Configuration How Data is Located VTOCs The Catalog Structure Running Work in z/OS Categories of Work Batch, JES2, TSO, CICS, IMS, DB2 Applications Development Programming Languages The Binder Executable Programs UNIX Services and WebSphere Open Systems Overview The UNIX Environment in z/OS HFS Data Sets Cross Platform Portability Typical UNIX Applications Within z/OS TCP/IP, WebSphere, Domino, Integrating the Platforms z/OS Facilities Storage Management in z/OS SMS, HSM z/OS Facilities SMF, LLA, GRS RACF and Security Server The Operators View of z/OS Consoles Console Functions and Types The Operator Console Display The Hardware Management Console SDSF Messages Message Structure Message Routing Automated Operations Looking After z/OS The Installation Process Diagnostic Collection for Problem Resolution Maintenance Aspects HW/08