Open Mainframe Project Releases Schedule for IBM TechXchange Sessions
The Open Mainframe Project has released the schedule for its upcoming sessions at the IBM TechXchange Conference 2024, taking place from October 21-24 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
This year’s IBM TechXchange Conference anticipates more than 5,000 technical participants engaging in over 1,000 sessions, demonstrations, instructor-led labs, and roadmap discussions. The Open Mainframe Project will host a series of sessions as part of the Pre-Conference Day/User Group Meetups on October 21.
The schedule includes keynotes about open source, Zowe use cases, diversity in the mainframe community and mentorships. Session presentations include overviews for the COBOL Check, COBOL Programming Course, Feilong, Galasa, the Linux Distributions Working Group, and Mainframe Open Education, as well as deep dives into Zowe and z/OS open tools.
Register using Open Mainframe Project’s link and receive a 30% discount.
Click here: https://ibm.co/3KbeObO
Source: Open Mainframe Project
SHARE Kansas City Registration, August 4-8
SHARE Kansas City is rapidly approaching, and it’s a great time to get registered if you haven’t yet. Planet Mainframe will be exhibiting and recording on-site interviews and podcasts, and we hope to see you there!
For inspiration, check out this episode of The Six Five Webcast, in which host Steven Dickens talks with Scott Fagen, President of SHARE, about the upcoming event in Kansas City. You can also look over the technical agenda or read the latest SHARE Headquarters blog. Here’s an excerpt:
“Mirroring the must-have elements of Jazz, technical sessions at SHARE Kansas City (Aug. 4-8) will provide mainframers with the instruments and blue notes they need to flex their improvisation muscles in harmony with the rhythm of their careers. Enterprise data storage is a key element of business operations today and moving that data from one location to another can be daunting. In their “I’ve Got to Move How Much Tape Data? By When?” session on Aug. 5 at SHARE Kansas City, JP Lavigne, product manager at IBM, and Steve Pryor, chief technology officer at DTS Software, will answer mainframers’ questions about moving data to new devices.”
Registration Categories:
Non-Member: Individual registrations include full access to the SHARE event including all session proceedings and select recordings.
Speaker/Volunteer: Discounted registration options are available to individuals who are speaking or are in a volunteer position with SHARE.
Student: Full-time students are eligible to register at no cost. Students must provide a copy of their current class schedule showing 12 or more credit hours and a valid student ID card.
System Z Enthusiasts Discord re:ipl Event in Kansas City
For those in Kansas City for the SHARE conference, the System Z Enthusiasts Discord (and Seven9s) is hosting an evening event, called re:ipl, in Kansas City on August 6th @ 7p.
According to event organizer, Steven Perva, re:ipl is an event focused on the mainframe community and the sharing of ideas, solving problems, and collaborating organically without vendor influence. The event strives to bring a truly hybrid experience to the “water cooler” style events you may know and love.
To prepare for the event, re:ipl organizers are encouraging participants to incubate a topic, prepare a short presentation, or get plugged into Discord (https://discord.gg/sze) so you can lead a discussion of your own. re:ipl follows an unconference model where individuals are empowered to create a space for topics that are meaningful to them either virtually or in-person.
Register for IBM Z Skills Fest 2024!
For those ready to level up their tech skills and dive into the world of AI and mainframe, the upcoming IBM Z Skills Fest is the place to do just that. The Skills Fest is a dynamic, completely free, two-week virtual festival dedicated to skill development in mainframe technology with a focus on AI.
When: July 29 – August 9
At the IBM Z Skills Fest, you’ll have the unique opportunity to:
- Explore the Future of AI on Z: Learn about the latest advancements in AI and how they are being integrated with IBM Z to shape the future of technology.
- Earn Digital Badges: Gain hands-on experience in a mainframe environment and earn digital badges that showcase your new skills.
- Tune In to Career-Focused Videos: Discover what a day in the life of a mainframe professional looks like and get inspired by industry leaders.
- Whether you’re a university student, an early professional, or just trying to learn about the mainframe this festival is designed to boost your tech career and connect you with a community of like-minded individuals.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your resume!
Register Now: ibm.biz/zskillsfest24
IBM Announces IBM z/OS Container Platform 1.1 Kubernetes Orchestration and High Availability Support
IBM has announced container orchestration (ala Kubernetes) and High Availability Support for IBM z/OS Container Platform (zOSCP) 1.1.
According to IBM, IBM z/OS Container Platform provides industry-standard cloud technologies to build z/OS UNIX applications as containers and run them natively on z/OS. The product delivers a container runtime and the utilities to build, deploy, run and manage containers on z/OS.
The announcement states that, with this delivery, zOSCP is providing Kubernetes orchestration and leveraging IBM z/OS Communications Server’s Sysplex Distributor and DVIPA (Dynamic Virtual IP Address) technologies to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of z/OS containerized applications.
To learn more about the IBM z/OS Container Platform offering see IBM’s Announcement letter.
Source: IBM
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