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Introduction to the z/OS Mainframe Environment

This course introduces the system z hardware and z/OS operating systems for new users.

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What you'll learn

This course introduces the system z hardware and z/OS operating system. The overview examines different types of work and basic data set organization concepts. The course rounds out the overview by examining the role and use of TSO/ISPF for real-time access, as well as exploring the concepts of the Job Control Language used in the z/OS system.

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