GSE UK Conference 2007

"Virtually Yourz"

Session GC: Introduction to Mainframe Network Infrastructure.

Session Speaker: Mike Duffy (IBM)

Session Chairman: Dawn Barham

When: Tuesday 30th October @ 14:00

Where: Prospero

GC: Introduction to Mainframe Network Infrastructure

Abstract:

Introduction to Mainframe Network Architecture This session provides an overview of the networking hardware and software solutions available on today's System z mainframes. Starting with a brief history of networking, the session then covers traditional SNA, APPN, TCPIP, integration of SNA & TCPIP, networking hardware (OSAs), commonly used TCPIP applications, Virtual IP addressing (VIPAs) and TCPIP exploitation within a Sysplex.

Mike Duffy is a Senior Instructor with IBM Training covering z/OS Networking and many other aspects of System z and z/OS. He has well over 25 years experience in large systems starting as an IBM hardware engineer in the s/360 s/370 days.


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