Introduction to IBM Mainframes

IBM has released two Redbook series entitled the "ABCs of Systems Programming". One is a five volume set for OS/390 Systems Programming and the other is a 13 volume set. The stated goal of the volumes are: "to introduce the structure of OS/390, z/OS, and S/390 operating environment. The set will help you install, tailor, and configure an OS/390 operating system, and is intended for system programmers who are new to an OS/390 or z/OS environment."

These volumes, and more, can be found at http://www.redbooks.ibm.com or read the individual books at:

IBM z/OS Basic Skills Education (Free) This is a free online education from IBM that looks very worthwhile for both the new to z/OS systems programmer and the old timer looking to refresh their skills (or learn something new)

z/OS Introduction Classes

Check out numerous free classes from IBM and then challenge yourself with the Quiz.

z/OS Introduction - an IBM Redbooks Video

This series of short educational videos teaches you about the IBM Z environment. The IBM Z mainframe is essential technology of large enterprises handling critical data and services every second of every day. While the IBM mainframe initially transformed business during past decades, IBM Z mainframe technology advancements provide limitless potential to enable future business transformation.

ABCs of z/OS Systems Programming

Volume 1 Intro to z/OS and Storage concepts, TSO/E, ISPF, JCL Volume 2 z/OS Implementation and Maintenance Volume 3 Intro to DFSMS and Storage Management Volume 4 Communication Server, TCP/IP, and VTAM Volume 5 Base and Parallel Sysplex, Logger, GRS, Operations, ARM Volume 6 RACF, PKI, LDAP, Crypto, Kerberos and Firewall Volume 7 InfoPrint Server, LE, and SMP/E Volume 8 z/OS Problem Diagnosis Volume 9 z/OS, UNIX System Services Volume 10 Intro to Z, LPAR, and HCD Volume 11 Capacity planning, performance management, RMF, and SMF Volume 12 WLM Volume 13 JES3