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<p>Mainframes play a central role in cloud computing. Over the years transaction and database management tools for mainframe systems have evolved to fit the needs of enterprise customers. This unit introduces major concepts and features that are applicable to principles of major mainframe systems such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), hierarchical and relational database systems including Information Management System (IMS) and Database (DB2), and Storage Management Subsystem (SMS). In addition, the other elements of mainframe system services such as virtualisation, UNIX and Linux are introduced and discussed.</p>
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<p>This unit introduces major concepts and features that are applicable to the mainframe (sub)systems and services including Unix System Services (USS), transactional services (CICS and IMS), database services (DB2 and IMS), web application service (WebSphere), virtualization services with Linux OS as well as system services such as TSO/ISPF, JES, and RACF. In addition, mainframe scripting languages such as JCL and REXX are covered on an advanced level. </p><p> •Concepts and features of mainframe (sub)systems and services.</p><p> •Unix system services.</p><p> •Scripting languages on a Mainframe including REXX and JCL. </p><p> •DB2 relational database.</p><p> •Customer Information Control System (CICS) transactional service.</p><p> •Information Management System (IMS) transactional server and hierarchical database.</p><p> •Virtual services for Linux with VM hyper-visor.</p><p> •RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), a security system that provides access control and auditing functionality.</p><p> •WebSphere application service</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Mainframes play a central role in cloud computing. Over the years transaction and database management tools for mainframe systems have evolved to fit the needs of enterprise customers. This unit introduces major concepts and features that are applicable to principles of major mainframe systems such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), hierarchical and relational database systems including Information Management System (IMS) and Database (DB2), and Storage Management Subsystem (SMS). In addition, the other elements of mainframe system services such as virtualisation, UNIX and Linux are introduced and discussed.</p>
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<p>This unit introduces major concepts and features that are applicable to the mainframe (sub)systems and services including Unix System Services (USS), transactional services (CICS and IMS), database services (DB2 and IMS), web application service (WebSphere), virtualization services with Linux OS as well as system services such as TSO/ISPF, JES, and RACF. In addition, mainframe scripting languages such as JCL and REXX are covered on an advanced level. </p><p> •Concepts and features of mainframe (sub)systems and services.</p><p> •Unix system services.</p><p> •Scripting languages on a Mainframe including REXX and JCL. </p><p> •DB2 relational database.</p><p> •Customer Information Control System (CICS) transactional service.</p><p> •Information Management System (IMS) transactional server and hierarchical database.</p><p> •Virtual services for Linux with VM hyper-visor.</p><p> •RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), a security system that provides access control and auditing functionality.</p><p> •WebSphere application service</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020117 - Operating Systems
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech3105">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH2308" target="_blank">ITECH2308</a>"</p>
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None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify and explain concepts, components, and architecture of major mainframe (sub)systems and services.</p>
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<p>Contrast relational and hierarchical database in the context of transaction management (sub)systems and their services.</p>
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<p>Describe virtualisation services in relation to Linux operating system running in a mainframe environment.</p>
S1
<p>Access mainframe services and operating systems via a command-line interface to interrogate, manipulate, and control access to storage and transactional processing subsystems.</p>
S2
<p>Plan, create, and implement solutions to business problems using JCL and REXX system-based scripting languages running on a mainframe.</p>
A1
<p>Apply Mainframe technology to solve complex problems, thinking critically and applying information from a wide variety of sources including industry resources.</p>
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<p>Perform tasks to develop practical skills needed by a mainframe professional </p>
<p>Lab Exercises</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2
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<p>Demonstrate skill acquisition and apply concepts to solve complex problems as encountered in real mainframe practice, such as those presented in certified industry badge credentials.</p>
<p>Assignment(s) </p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
S1, S2, A1
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<p>Review theoretical and practical unit materials to complete a sequence of industry-relevant mainframe management activities</p>
<p>Practical Timed Tests</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020117 - Operating Systems
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech3105">View unit fees</a>
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