Course Summary
Learn about the basics of enterprise computing and its impact on business operations with this introductory course. Gain fundamental knowledge on the use of information technology in businesses and how it can improve their efficiency and productivity.Key Learning Points
- Understand the role of enterprise computing in businesses
- Learn how to analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement
- Explore the use of information technology in optimizing business operations
Related Topics for further study
- Enterprise Architecture
- Process Analysis
- Information Technology
- Business Optimization
- Productivity Improvement
Learning Outcomes
- Gain fundamental knowledge on enterprise computing and its impact on businesses
- Develop skills in analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement
- Learn how to effectively utilize information technology for business optimization
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of business operations
- Familiarity with information technology concepts
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Enterprise Architecture
- Business Process Management
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Description
Large Scale Enterprise Computing powers all major transactions, and the Mainframe is responsible for 87% of all credit card transactions and enables 71% of all Fortune 500 companies. Mainframes are fundamental on how we do business, and IBM Z is the only production mainframe sold today. Virtually everyone depends on it. This is your introduction to the hardware, operating systems, security, and features that make this possible.
Knowledge
- Identify the different architectural families, explain the enhancements for each architecture family and the functions of an operating system
- Explain the concept of a Sysplex and describe methods available for z/OS security.
- Define the IOCP statements for the IOCDS and explain the concept of activation profiles.
- Describe the process of IPLing an operating system
Outline
- Introduction to the Mainframe Environment
- Introduction
- Computer Architecture
- Mainframe Architecture
- Virtualization
- What is an Operating System?
- Mainframe Operating System
- Diving deeper into z/OS
- Computer architecture
- Virtualization
- Operating System
- Mainframe Operating system
- Week 1 graded quiz
- Mainframe Infrastructure
- Why use Mainframes?
- IBM Z Hardware Components
- Mainframe Features
- What is Millicode?
- HMC and SE
- Sysplex
- IBM Z Configuration Setup
- A complete IBM Z Glossary of Terms
- Why use Mainframe?
- Sysplex
- Week 2 graded quiz
- Mainframe Security and Start-up
- z/OS Security
- Security addendum
- Transaction level security
- Crypto Express Key Management
- IOCDS
- Activation Profiles
- IPLing an operating system
- Input/Output Configuration Program User's Guide for ICP IOCP
- z/OS MVS System Initialization Logic Initial Program Load (IPL)
- z/OS Security
- RACF
- Transaction level security
- Crypto express key management
- IOCDS
- Activation Profiles
- IPLing an operating system
- Week 3 graded quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the world of Enterprise Computing with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its detailed explanations and hands-on approach, resulting in a high overall rating.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the hands-on approach to learning and the detailed explanations to be a standout feature of this course.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive and well-structured course material
- Hands-on approach to learning
- Detailed explanations of complex topics
- Great for beginners to enterprise computing
- Interactive assignments and quizzes
Cons from User Reviews
- Content may be too basic for experienced professionals
- Some users found the course to be too theoretical
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues with the platform
- No certification offered upon completion
Jeff Bisti
4.7 Raiting
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