16.1. Expanding the system administrator's role in your organization

Linux on the mainframe will change your IT environment, and you will have to acquire new skill, either by training or by hiring. Both the requirements of the changed environment and the changed roles of staff members will change the balances within your IT team. The early adopters of Linux on the mainframe stress that success hinges on a well-functioning systems administration team who's members are ready to learn while implementing the projects. This section summarizes some points that have turned out to be crucial to success.

IT infrastructures in commercial enterprises justify their existence by supporting the company's business goals and opportunities. As organizational ...

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