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Mainframe
| Overview |
IS&T manages a 2098 IBM z10 Enterprise Server that optimizes “on-demand” business functions through an advanced combination of reliability, availability, security, scalability, and virtualization features. Processing power can be reallocated dynamically. The z10 allows your department to respond quickly to changing business priorities with the flexibility to turn on/off processing engines. It currently has three engines for zOS and three engines for Linux, with the ability to run multiple Logical Partitions (LPARs) supporting z/OS (MVS), z/VM and Linux. Mainframe software includes Top Secret Security, CICS, COM-PLETE, TCP/IP network, and ADABAS and Oracle databases. Development languages include Natural, COBOL, and Java. Applications include administrative business systems as well human resources and financial systems that serve the business needs of the University. |
| Available To |
Staff, Departments |
| Benefits |
A reliable mainframe platform for high-volume computing applications provides the backbone for job scheduling and processing, tape library management, data backup, and offsite storage of those backups. Platform and software currency and a highly practiced disaster recovery capability optimize the services provided by the mainframe. |
| Key Features |
- 24 x 7 technical support
- Hardware acquisition, replacement, and maintenance
- Software installation and maintenance
- Automated batch job scheduling
- Establishment of data archiving and/or purge criteria
- Software licensing and maintenance
- Automated tape library and virtual tape system
- Disk and tape storage
- Offsite disaster recovery site storage requirements
- System monitoring and performance tuning
- Technical consulting
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| Requirements |
3270 terminal access and a valid mainframe account |
| Cost |
No charge |
| Getting Started |
Contact Mainframe Services support staff for more information. |
