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Preface
This IBM Redbooks publication is based on the book Introduction to the New
Mainframe: z/OS Basics, SG24-6366. It provides students of information
systems technology with the background knowledge and skills necessary to
begin using the basic facilities of a mainframe computer.
For optimal learning, students are assumed to have successfully completed an
introductory course in computer system concepts, such as computer
organization and architecture, operating systems, data management, or data
communications. They should also have successfully completed courses in one
or more programming languages, and be PC literate.
This textbook can also be used as a prerequisite for courses in advanced ...