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Introduction to IBM Mainframes

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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 or read the individual books at:

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)

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

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 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 13

For zNextGen and others who want an Introduction

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ABCs of OS/390 Systems Programming (historical)

Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Something old that I ran across that is no longer available online:

IBM has made available the electronically - check them out.

Another historical item

IBM Systems Journals
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com
IBM z/OS Basic Skills Education (Free)
z/OS Introduction Classes
Quiz
z/OS Introduction - an IBM Redbooks Video
Intro to z/OS and Storage concepts, TSO/E, ISPF, JCL
z/OS Implementation and Maintenance
Intro to DFSMS and Storage Management
Communication Server, TCP/IP, and VTAM
Base and Parallel Sysplex, Logger, GRS, Operations, ARM
RACF, PKI, LDAP, Crypto, Kerberos and Firewall
InfoPrint Server, LE, and SMP/E
z/OS Problem Diagnosis
z/OS, UNIX System Services
Intro to Z, LPAR, and HCD
Capacity planning, performance management, RMF, and SMF
WLM
JES3
Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics
Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/VM Basics
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg245597.html
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg245652.html
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg245853.html
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg245654.html
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg245655.html
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OS390 Software Management Cookbook SG24-4775 - 1996.pdf
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