Open Mainframe Project invites you to a virtual meetup for all developers, technologists, students and open source enthusiasts in Japan! Join us on Wednesday, March 3 from 10 am- 12 pm JST (March 2, 5-7 pm PST) to learn more about Open Mainframe Project as the leader in training and resources for all things mainframe. Several OMP ambassadors will also be on-hand to present overviews for Zowe, COBOL, Feilong and more!
All times Japan local.
|
10:00am – 10:25am |
Open Source on Mainframe and Open Mainframe Project Overview Open Source is growing on the mainframe, and now is becoming the trend driving increased usage of mainframe and bringing a new generation of developers to the mainframe. Learn more about the past, present, and future of open source on the mainframe and the role of the Open Mainframe Project as a focal point. |
John Mertic, Linux Foundation, Director, Open Mainframe Project |
|
10:30am – 10:55am |
Zowe – Simplify the access to the MainFrame Open Mainframe Project’s Zowe aims to reduce the learning curve for utilizing mainframe technology. Zowe is an integrated and extensible open source platform for z/OS which provides consistent access to z/OS systems and services and leverages industry standard methodologies, and standards familiar to the vast majority of today’s developers and IT staff within the Mainframe environment. |
Jakub Balhar, Broadcom, Zowe TSC Chairperson |
|
11:00am – 11:25am |
Linux and open source on IBM Z and LinuxONE This session will highlight Linux and some open source projects for IBM Z and LinuxONE. The attendees will also be introduced to several projects sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, suggest how attendees can get involved and give details how to access a free Linux instance on an IBM Z and LinuxONE system. |
Mike Friesenegger, SUSE, Feilong TSC Co-chairperson |
|
11:30am – 11:55am |
The future with COBOL Ever wonder where to resources to help you in your journey with COBOL? Wonder no more! The Open Mainframe Project has several projects that bring together a wealth of COBOL resources. From the COBOL Programming Course to a COBOL working group to the latest COBOL-check project, this is a community built to help the novice, the experienced, the curious and just about anyone interested in learning COBOL. Join us to learn more! |
Sudharsana Srinivasan, IBM, COBOL Programming Course TSC Chairperson Dave Nicolette, COBOL Check TSC Chairperson, Cameron Seay, East Carolina University, COBOL Working Group Co-chairperson |
Register for the meetup: https://zoom.platform.linuxfoundation.org/webinar/register?project=open-mainframe-project&id=2hkEu0G%2BHyqKNAuxHsfq8honeMnu2f6GRaMzCSW8LCrQ5arPFKXlRg%3D%3D&logo=openmainframeproject-color.svg&zoomID=98962937028
