• Describe the evolution of the data center, categorize the various server platforms, and servers that are commonly found there and their workloads
• Identify past, current, and future data center trends
• Describe the basic functions, characteristics, and terminology of z Systems servers
• Identify and list the various z Systems servers and hardware models, from zSeries server to the
latest z14 and z14 ZR1 servers
• Identify the number of CPs and specialty processors available to various z Systems
• Identify and describe key components of z Systems and compare various z Systems
components
â–ª Frame layout, drawer, and cage usage
â–ª Server models, processor drawers, books, memory, and cache structure
â–ª Performance and millions of service units (MSUs)
• Describe and compare I/O infrastructure and processor usage across z14 to zEC12 mainframes
â–ª I/O drawers, cages, and technology used
â–ª PU, cache, and fan-out connectivity
• Describe how and what z Systems physical components are used when processing instructions
and performing an I/O operation
• Identify z Systems Capacity on Demand (CoD) options available for planned and unplanned
outages
• Describe how logical partitioning is used, resource assignments, channel and CHPID types,
assignments and initialization activities
• Describe the purpose and use of HCD
• Use the HMC to control basic operational tasks and monitor z Systems servers
• Identify and describe mainframe operating systems and their supported mainframe servers
• Describe the difference between a base and Parallel Sysplex
• Identify and describe the major enhancements provided by the recent z Systems software and
hardware platform
• The following are optional objectives in the z/Architecture and z/OS overview and concepts unit:
â–ª Explain basic z/Architecture terminology and concepts for Real and virtual storage Address spaces, data spaces, and hiperspaces
â–ª Identify processor architectural modes and their supported addressing implementations
â–ª Define what is z/OS
â–ª Name the server solutions included in z/OS
â–ª Identify the characteristics of a base and Parallel Sysplex
â–ª Identify current CFs and connectivity options
â–ª Describe the purpose and use of the coupling facility