Virtual IMS User Group | IMS Catalog implementation using Ansible Playbooks

Presentation Title: IMS Catalog implementation using Ansible Playbooks

Description/Abstract: Join us for a practical demonstration of how Ansible automation can enhance your mainframe operations. This session shows how to implement the IMS Catalog using Ansible’s powerful automation capabilities, leveraging human-readable YAML playbooks for streamlined operations.

During this session, you’ll witness a live demonstration of Ansible automation for IMS Catalog implementation, including real-time setup of IMS Catalog and Managed ACBs using IBM Z Ansible collections. We’ll walk through hands-on examples of ACBGEN, DBRC registration, and catalog population, showcasing a complete automation workflow that demonstrates Ansible’s declarative approach.

Speaker: Sergio Saucedo

Bio: Sergio is a Software Developer at IBM specializing in mainframe automation and modernization. During his time at IBM, he has developed extensive expertise in IMS systems, creating Ansible automation playbooks for IMS Catalog configuration and implementation. He has successfully presented IMS Catalog and Managed ACBs automation solutions to major enterprise customers through workshops and technical demonstrations, and currently works on integrating Event Driven Ansible into IBM Z systems.