ITECH3105 Mainframe Systems and Services
Mainframes play a central role in cloud computing. Over the years transaction and database management tools for mainframe systems have evolved to fit the needs of enterprise customers. This unit introduces major concepts and features that are applicable to principles of major mainframe systems such as Customer Information Control System (CICS) , hierarchical and relational database systems including Information Management System (IMS) and Database (DB2), and Storage Management Subsystem (SMS). In addition, the other elements of mainframe system services such as virtualisation, UNIX and Linux are introduced and discussed.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
