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Meet the IBM System z mainframe

Build foundational knowledge and get hands-on experience

Date:  07 Oct 2011 (Published 24 May 2011) |Level: Introductory ||

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1. Meet the mainframe

Learn fundamental concepts of mainframes and large systems computing. Hear from new mainframe adopters and IT analysts about why organizations are making the switch to System z.

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2. Dig deeper on the System z platform

Looking to build your foundational knowledge? See the variety of resources available to help you get started. Read these no-cost, self-study and reference materials and stay current with related magazines and journals.

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3. Get hands-on experience in a System z sandbox

Explore the Enterprise Modernization Sandbox for System z, which lets you quickly experience and evaluate IBM's latest solutions for modernizing and deploying core System z applications in a "tinker, test, and try" environment.

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4. Prepare for the System z Mastery test

Certifications and mastery tests are an industry-standard of determining technical proficiency and quality and are considered highly desirable by many employers around the world. Use the first two resources below to get an overview of the test, whether you're a professional or a student/faculty member. Then, once you're familiar with the test objectives, study the z/OS Basics textbook that the test is based on. And finally, see the Next steps section below for links to register for the test.

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Information technology skills are in demand and the need is growing, especially for mainframe or enterprise computing skills. Consider that all of the top 25 world banks run their business on mainframes; 23 of the top 25 global retailers run their mission-critical applications on a mainframe; and 9 out of the top 10 global life/health insurance providers process their high-volume transactions on a mainframe. There has never been a better time to acquire large systems skills. Learn the basics of mainframes, practice in a System z sandbox, and prepare to take the System z Mastery test.

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