Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/VSE Basics

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While system programmer expertise lies mainly in the mainframe hardware and

software areas, system administrators are more likely to have experience with

the applications. They often interface directly with the application programmers

and end users to make sure that the administrative aspects of the applications

are met. These roles are not necessarily unique to the mainframe environment,

but they are key to its smooth operation nonetheless.

In larger IT organizations, the system administrator maintains the system

software environment for business purposes, including the day-to-day

maintenance of systems to keep them running smoothly. For example, the

database administrator must ensure the integ ...