Enterprise Systems - 101

LENGTH OF COURSE:
 2 Days

DESCRIPTION: This course provides an excellent overview of Enterprise Computing. Beginning with the basics of data processing and concluding with an overview of all key hardware / software components.

PREREQUISITES: None

INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: A combination of Lecture, Demonstrations, and Hands-On Labs (when/where available).

AUDIENCE

Designed for the Technical and Non-technical staff. The course is designed for the student that needs to become familiar with Enterprise System Terminology, Facilities, Concepts and Tools.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Introduction to Enterprise Computing
    • Mainframe vs. Transaction Server
    • Definition of Computer Architectures
    • IBM / Non-IBM Architectures
    • CPU / Central Electronic Complex Architectures
    • Storage and Memory Architectures
    • Key Software and Hardware review
    • Multiprogramming, Multiprocessing and Parallel Processing
  • ESA / 390 Architecture
    • Address Spaces and CPU Assignment
    • Logical Partitioned Operating Mode (LPAR)
    • Data Spaces, hiperspaces and Data Windowing
    • Cache, Pipelining and Storage Interleaving
    • The interface with other hardware and subsystems
  • DASD Subsystem Implementation
    • I/O Architecture
    • Data Organizations
    • Channel and I/O System Function
    • EXCP - Execute Channel Program
    • Monitoring EXCP and CPU activity...Why it is important!
    • Other Storage Systems


  • Enterprise Software Overview
    • OS/390 - Z/OS
    • JES2 & JES3 / ( EJES )
    • Batch vs. Online Environments
    • CICS/TS
      • Terminology & Facilities
      • CICS/TS Control Components & Tables
      • Monitoring Overview
      • MRO / ISC / TOR / AOR /ROR / Transaction Routing/ Function Shipping
  • SNA & VTAM
    • SNA Overview
    • VTAM Overview
    • BIND flow and problems
    • Terminology review
    • Session Types
    • Nodes & Types
    • PU, LU, SSCP, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, APPC, LU6.x
  • Hardware overview and purpose
    • FEP, Gateway, Controller, Bridge, TAD
  • VSAM Overview


  • DB2 Terminology and Overview
    • Address Space Review & Key Terms
    • DDF/DIST, Remote Data
    • Basic Monitoring
  • Sybase, Oracle, Informix, Overview
  • Other Technology Overview
    • VB & Client Server Development
    • GUI & Windows Development
    • C, C++, Visual Development
    • JAVA, WebSphere and other Inter/Intranet Development


FROM OUR STUDENT EVALUATIONS...
"Excellent course. Material was presented very well. Written material will be an excellent resource."

Carol Hiel
State of Wisconsin

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