Introduction to z/OS Communications Server

Project and Program: SHARE-wide Events, zNextGen

Tags: Proceedings, 2014, SHARE in Pittsburgh 2014

Are you relatively new to the communications area and want a better understanding of the Communications Server component of z/OS?  Have you heard of TCP/IP, SNA, VTAM, APPN, OSA, etc.  but wondered what relationship these things have to Communications Server?  If so, this session is for you!
The speaker will cover the following topics: • History of SNA and TCP/IP on the System z platform and the protocol differences
• Overview of VTAM and its integration into Communications Server
• Overview of TCP/IP and its integration into Communications Server
• Description of various network connectivity options
• Overview of selected major functions in Communications Server
-Sam Reynolds-IBM Corporation

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