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Mainframe: Platform

Audience

Prospective IT managers, systems programmers, application developers, system integrators, network administrators

Prerequisites

Although no mainframe computing experience or knowledge is necessary, an understanding of computer hardware and operating systems is assumed

Course Aim

To introduce students to the basics of mainframe platforms

Learning Objectives

Discuss the main differences between PCs and mainframes in the areas of hardware, operating systems, and applications. Explain multiprocessing, CMOS, ESCON, and the channel subsystem. Discuss card devices and printers, magnetic tape, and direct access devices.

Topics Covered

PCs and mainframes -Introducing mainframes -Hardware -Applications -Operating systems Processors -Multiprocessing -Channels -The sysplex approach Input and output devices -Unit record and tape devices -Direct access devices -Data communications equipment