Stream: Suzuka
Time: 15:15 - 16:00
This session provides a 10,000-foot view of the z/OS operating system, offering a broad overview of its technical landscape. We’ll explore key components like address spaces, subsystems, and storage management, as well as essential technologies that power mainframes in 2025. You’ll encounter acronyms and learn about datasets, JES, JCL, and user interfaces like TSO and ISPF. This introduction highlights how z/OS keeps critical business systems running and touches on the growing demand for skilled professionals in the mainframe space—offering a glimpse into a rewarding career path.
There is currently no attachment for The fundamentals of z/OS
A global thought leader in mainframe technology and security and well-known across the industry, Mark heads our technical teams. With over 40 years’ experience working in IBM Z across numerous industries and diverse mainframe environments, and in technical, management and strategic roles, his deep expertise and delivery-focused approach are highly valued by Vertali clients, IBM and third-party technology partners. Mark is also Region Manager for Guide Share Europe (GSE) UK.
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