MAINFRAMES

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Mainframes is a very stable environment. It has been there in the Software Industry for more than 40 years. No new technology can totally replace Mainframes because of its architecture and efficiency.
A Mainframe computer is used by large organizations for processing huge volumes of data.
70% of the business data all over the world is maintaining by the mainframe systems only.

Advantages:

  • Concurrent users 
  • High Processing Speed 
  • Storage 
  • TSO 
  • Multiprogramming 
  • Multiprocessing 
  • Security 
  • Reliable 
  • Batch Processing    
Domains:
  • Banking 
  • Finance 
  • Insurance 
  • Market Research (Retail) 
  • Telecom
Technical Skills@Mainframes:

1. COBOL: COmmon Business Oriented Language
                    --> Used as a Programing Language for Mainframes ( for Business applications)

2. JCL: Job Control Language
              --> Used for Compilation and Execution.

3.DB2: Data Base 2
             -->Used for database

4.VSAM: Virtual Storage Access Method
                  --> Used for files

5. CICS: Customer Information Control System
                --> Used for online applications