AUDIENCE:   This course is designed for anyone requiring a basic understanding of the IBM Mainframe environment and z/OS as an operating system. This includes audit and security personnel, managerial positions and all delegates requiring a a solid grounding in IBM Mainframes before embarking on more in-depth training in other areas of the IBM Mainframe. PREREQUISITES:   There are no prerequisites for attending this course. DURATION:   2 days. OBJECTIVES:   This course will 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:   /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 - its 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 Organisations,   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 RACF and Security Server Storage Management in z/OS   SMS, HSM z/OS Facilities   SMF, LLA, GRS 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