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Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics

Overview This paper provides students of information systems technology with the background knowledge and skills necessary to begin using the basic facilities of a mainframe computer. For optimal learning, students are assumed to have successfully completed an introductory course in computer system concepts, such as computer organization and architecture, operating systems, data management, or data communications. They should also have successfully completed courses in one or more programming languages, and be PC literate.

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Publisher	IBM	File Format	PDF
Date Published	May 2006	Downloads	595
Format	White Papers
Topics	Network Operating Systems

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