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z/OS Introduction and Workshop

Overview of IBM Z Systems


Environment

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Unit Objectives
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
• Describe IBM Z Systems Family of Processors
• List 5 IBM Z Systems Operating Systems
• Discuss IBM Z Virtualization Technology
• Discuss Systems Support and Services Technical Roles
• Locate Supporting IBM Z Systems Redbook Technical References

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Role of the mainframe in World Wide Economy

The IBM “mainframe” is a large scale computing


platform that controls and processes critical data.

Designed for the business world with 5 decades


of technical advancements following strict design
criteria that has defined expectations of a “mainframe”.

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The mainframe - a major tool of business and
government for nearly 5 decades as a result of:

Upward Compatibility
Investment protection of business critical applications
with decades of functional advancements and tuning

Time tested technology with applied evolution is a


matured technology and frequently superior technology

Data processing economies of scale


Reduced costs of doing business with increased capability

Industry Trusted and Recognized


Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, Security, Scalability

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IBM Z Systems Environment

Hardware Architecture

Five Unique Operating Systems

Virtualization

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IBM Z Systems Hardware Architecture

 Redundancy and automatic failover


– Z means zero downtime

 I/O Architecture
– Throughput capability only found in IBM Z family
– Channel adapters with supporting unique I/O protocol with its own
processors and memory per adapter.
– Fiber optic cable connectivity to disk, tape, printers and network

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Five Unique Operating Systems

 z/OS
– http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/zos

 z/VM
– http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/zvm

 z/TPF
– http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/tpf

 z/VSE
– http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/zvse

 Linux on IBM Z System (LinuxONE)


– http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/os/linux
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IBM Mainframes & Flagship Operating System

IBM Z Systems Family of 'Mainframes' Architecture


• z/Architecture (2000) z/OS

IBM Mainframe – The original DNA


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_System/360_architecture

Previous IBM 'Mainframe' Architectures


• System 390 Architecture (1990) OS/390
• System 370 Architecture (1970) MVS
• System 360 Architecture (1964) MVT

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IBM Z (z13)

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IBM Z design comparison for high end systems

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IBM Z design comparison for high end systems

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IBM Z design comparison for high end systems

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Virtualization

LPAR (PR/SM)
– Hardware partitioning
– Processors and I/O Channels may be shared or dedicated
– Real memory must be dedicated
– Capable of hosting 1 of the 5 unique operating systems

z/VM
– Industrial strength hypervisor
– Operating system partitioning of CPUs, I/O devices, and memory
– 50+ years of technology evolution
– Capable of hosting 1000’s of guest operating systems

Hipersockets and VSwitch


– All hosted operating systems capable of using internal hardware for network
communication with near zero network delay
– Server consolidation benefits include elimination of cables and significantly reduced
cost of power per server.

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Information Technology Organization

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Application Development Support and Services


Frequently organized by critical business services

Information Technology Support and Services


Data Center Operation Staff
Production Control Analysts
Computer Operators
Tape Operators
Print Operators
Network Operators
Systems Administration
Systems Programmers
Security Administrators
Database Administrators
Disk Storage Administrators

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Information Technology Management Responsibilities:
Budget & Cost Control
Technology Contract Negotiations
Hardware & Software Vendor Management
Staff and Facilities

Service Level Agreements


Availability and Downtime Avoidance
Response Time Commitments

Change Management
Maintain Hardware and Software Currency
Risk Mitigation

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

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http://www.ibm.com/redbooks

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Unit summary
Having completed this unit, you should be able to:
✔ Describe IBM Z Systems Family of Processors
✔ List 5 IBM Z Systems Operating Systems
✔ Discuss IBM Z Systems Virtualization Technology
✔ Discuss IBM Z Systems Support and Services Technical Roles
✔ Locate Supporting IBM Z Systems Redbook Technical References

17 © 2017 IBM Corporation

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