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SUMMARY:Mainframe Open Education Student User Group
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge management involves consciously organizing\, retaining\, and sharing an organization’s knowledge and experience. The primary aim is to connect those seeking information with those who possess it\, enhancing operational efficiency and expertise within the organization. This is exactly what Mainframe Open Education does. it is the wikipedia of mainframe knowledge and experience. \n \nJoin the core team every first Wednesday of the month for a live discussion about Mainframe Open Education. We’ll hear from contributors and students who have engaged with the project to learn about how to get involved\, best practices\, badges and more! \nSpeakers include:  \n\nDevonte Hawkins\, IBM zStack Technical Specialist at IBM\nTaylor Hrupek\, Mainframe Business Specialist at Broadcom\nNanxi Meng\, Instructional Designer at Broadcom\nJ.J. Lovett\, Head of Education and Customer Engagement at Broadcom Mainframe Software\nTiiso Senosha\, contributor to Mainframe Open Education and past Open Mainframe Project Mentor\n\nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/mainframe-open-education-student-user-group-2-2/2025-02-05/
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SUMMARY:GSE UK Virtual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The GSE UK Virtual Conference 2025 is happening from Tuesday\, April 29 to Thursday\, May 1\, 2025 and Open Mainframe Project will have a track at the conference. Whether you’re an industry expert\, a tech enthusiast\, Open Mainframe Project ambassador or a rising star with valuable insights\, we invite you to share your knowledge with the vibrant mainframe community.\n\n\nIf you would like to speak at the event\, submit a speaking proposal here. Submit your proposal by Monday\, March 17.\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the event at the main conference site here.
URL:https://openmainframeproject.org/event/gse-uk-virtual-conference-2025/
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CATEGORIES:All,GSE UK,Industry Conference
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SUMMARY:SHARE Washington D.C 2025
DESCRIPTION:SHARE is an independent volunteer-run information technology association that provides education\, professional networking and industry influence. SHARE Washington D.C 2025 will be held from February 23-27\, 2025 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center\, offering access to the latest enterprise IT news\, key focus areas\, prominent industry leaders\, and product highlights on emerging technologies. SHARE is an associate member of the Open Mainframe Project and Open Mainframe ambassadors will be on-site. Check out these Open Mainframe Project -related sessions and register here. \nAble Baker to Mainframer – What I Wish I’d Learnt at College About Enterprise Computing Systems – Joseph Winchester (IBM)\, Reg Harbeck & Steven Perva (Ensono)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 66901 \nAbstract: The mainframe is a difficult system to onboard. EBCDIC codepages\, Keyrings\, Data Sets with Fixed Blocks and more as well as the need to become versant at 3270 dialogs for proficient system programming. To folks at college these are often barriers to entry\, not because they’re difficult\, but because there is a hill to climb and information disparate and often dated. This talk will provide the skills and tools to quickly summit\, from the experience perspective of three mainframers with differing background\, sharing what they wish they’d learnt at college and now want to share with the SHARE attendees\, both new and experienced\, about the tips and tricks\, the cheat sheets\, and the background behind why\, as well as the solutions for\, the idiosyncracies of the platform that make the IBMz such a fantastic enterprise computing system \nTo Test or Not to Test??? – Joseph Winchester (IBM) & Gerald Mitchell (IBM)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 57615 \nAbstract: You want it? Open Source has got it. Check out Open Mainframe Project’s COBOL Check\, a framework for COBOL to help with test driven development; or GenevaERS\, the single-pass optimization engine for data extraction and transformation on z/OS is the tool. If you’re looking for more – there’s the newest project – Galasa\, which allows you to test your applications at scale regardless of platform — including z/OS. Join us to learn about these testing tools and how they can bring value into your development process and ask all your testing questions. \nKnow It Before Installing It! A Starter Guide for Zowe API Mediation Layer Administrators – Brian Jagos (Broadcom) & Dan Kelosky (Broadcom Software)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70003 \nAbstract: This session will offer a comprehensive overview of the Open Mainframe Project Zowe API Mediation Layer configuration options and installation methods to help System Admins understand each and determine what is best suited for their company. We will showcase an installation example using the industry-standard z/OSMF\, PSWI and ZWE Command to serve as reference material for when you install on your own. \nZowe CLI and IBM Z NetView Plug-ins – Derrick Washington & Domenico D’Alterio (IBM)\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 39468 \nAbstract: The speakers will provide information on the Zowe Command Line Interface (CLI) and the NetView plug-ins that extend the CLI interface. Topics will include basics about the CLI\, installation of the CLI and NetView plug-ins\, and using the NetView plug-ins. A demo will be done. \nBYOD Lab: DIY! Install and Configure the Zowe API Mediation Layer – Brian Jagos (Broadcom) & Andrej Chmelo\nDate & Time: Mon Feb 24\, 2025; 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70026 \nAbstract: If your company is interested in Open Mainframe Project Zowe and you are responsible for installing mainframe software don’t miss this opportunity. Participate in this hands-on lab where you will follow instructions to install and configure the API Mediation Layer on our Workshop Systems. We will include an overview of the latest configuration options\, discuss “what-if” scenarios and reserve time to discuss potential challenges. \nMaking the Mainframe Great Again With Zowe Command Line Interface (CLI) – Joseph Winchester (IBM) & Eugene Johnston (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Tue Feb 25\, 2025; 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 29997 \nAbstract: The Zowe Command Line Interface opens up IBM z/OS to non mainframers who want to do anything from ad-hoc scripting\, building full DevOps automation pipelines\, and everything inbetween. By providing simple easy to use intuitive commands to run commands covering everything from listing data sets\, submitting jobs\, running REXX\, as well working with CICS\, MQ and Db2\, non-mainframers can become versant at how to become mainframers without needing to leave their familiar PC terminal or command window\, and embed scripts in their laptop’s existing technology. This talk will cover 101 getting started with Zowe CLI through to advanced tasks such as console commands\, substitution variables\, and will cover many scenarios for the audience from beginner mainframe students to advanced system programming. \nWhy Zowe Is a Key Enabler for Mainframe Modernization: User Panel – Joseph Winchester (IBM Corporation)\, Steven Perva (Ensono)\, John Mertic (The Linux Foundation) & Rose Sakach (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Tue Feb 25\, 2025; 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 61076 \nAbstract: This panel will bring together users\, academics\, students\, vendors who have benefitted from the Zowe project being part of their modernization strategy. Together topics such as New to Z\, empowering existing toolchains to adapt to hybrid cloud\, familiar IDEs working with mainframe subsystems\, will be discussed together with challenges\, use cases\, and solutions for rolling out Zowe with success (as well as failures). \nHidden Treasures\, Advanced Features\, and Administrative Tips for Zowe API Mediation Layer – Dan Kelosky (Broadcom Software) & Elliot Jalley (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70015 \nAbstract: What are the Administration expectations and the art-of-the-possible for the Open Mainframe Project Zowe API Mediation Layer? Join this session to understand the day-to-day and future potential. We will include the what\, why\, and how capabilities like dynamic discovery\, high availability\, multifactor authentication\, single-sign-on\, OIDC integration\, personal access tokens\, and multi-tenancy work and the value they may provide your organization. \nGenerations in Sync: Unlocking the Power of Technology Through Collaborative Communication – Philip Sutherin\, Sean Rooney (Broadcom)\, J.J. Lovett\, Steven Perva (Ensono) & Joseph Winchester (IBM Corporation)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70016 \nAbstract: In this interactive session\, we will develop actionable strategies to enhance communication and knowledge transfer among mainframers of different generations. Participants will be grouped 1-on-1 by experience level for focused discussions on mainframe introductions\, “a-ha” moments\, lifelong learning\, and problem-solving. The goal is to actively foster collaboration to overcome industry wide barriers. \nAutomated Symphony: Orchestrating Automation Using Cutting Edge Tools Like VS Code\, Python\, and Zowe – Cody Giardinello (Broadcom) & Sean Rooney (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70037 \nAbstract: Automation engineers lead with one mission in mind – automate everything. What tools are they using and why? VS Code has again been voted by developers as the preferred text editor\, and Python continues to grow exponentially on the mainframe. Join us as we examine what sets these tools apart and how they can be effectively leveraged in automation using OPS/MVS\, REST APIs\, and the Open Mainframe Project Zowe ecosystem. \nDispelling the Myths Around Open Source – Leonard Santalucia (Vicom Infinity\, A Converge Company)\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 55125 \nAbstract: Wondering if Open Source is right for you and your organization? Don’t know what you don’t know? Is it myth or fact? Let the experts from within the Open Mainframe Project help you weed it all out. Fact or fiction\, we will help you understand why Open Source IS right for you and your organization. \nOpen Sesame – The Secret to Open Source on the Mainframe – John Mertic (The Linux Foundation)\nDate & Time: Wed Feb 26\, 2025; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 16848 \nAbstract: The open source movement has rapidly become the way code is being developed for today’s smart and agile businesses. This session will cover how an “open mainframe” is the perfect solution for deploying open source on an enterprise computing platform. Open Mainframe Project is home to 18 open source initiatives like Zowe and working groups for COBOL that aim to help overcome the the barriers between mainframes and other infrastructure to make DevOps easier and more efficient. This session will offer a quick glimpse of the challenges each project solves and how to get involved. \nBYOD Lab: Python\, REXX\, and Zowe CLI a No-Bake Recipe for Automation – Thomas McQuitty & Gene Johnston (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 70035 \nAbstract: Designed for traditional and new Mainframers\, this hands-on lab will cover the major tenants for creating mainframe automation: Open Mainframe Project Zowe CLI basics\, some Python coding techniques and the use of orchestration tools. We will include a focus on connectivity & establishing the Client configuration file\, exporting a mainframe report to a desktop spreadsheet and triggering off-host automation from an on-host REXX application. \nDemonstrating Zowe Containers With IBM z/OS Container Platform – Chris Hodgins\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 30520 \nAbstract: Learn more about the benefits and challenges of the IBM z/OS Container Platform using Zowe as an example. Run Zowe in Kubernetes natively deployed on z/OS as shown in the demonstration at the end of the session. Zowe\, Kubernetes and IBM z/OS Container Platform can improve your integration into a hybrid environment while retaining the stability and security for which z/OS is renowned. (This needs to be finessed by Chris Hodgins so different to GSE presentation) \nTake Your Mainframe Career to a New Level With Zowe! – Dan Kelosky (Broadcom Software) & Michael Bauer (Broadcom)\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 37687 \nAbstract: Advance your technical skills by contributing to Zowe. From modern to low level languages and frameworks such as: Node.js\, TypeScript\, JavaScript\, Angular\, Java\, Spring Boot\, HLASM\, and Metal C\, we’ll cover the bulk of Zowe’s underlying technologies and how the project on-boards new Community members. We will conclude by highlighting a recent contribution: the Zowe Java Client SDK. \nMainframe\, Movies and Me: A Journey Through Hollywood\, Computers\, Aliens and Mainframe Computing – Joseph Winchester (IBM Corporation)\nDate & Time: Thu Feb 27\, 2025; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; TZ: America/New_York; ID: 69851 \nAbstract: In this session Joe will discuss how while mainframes are mocked by rival computing architectures as belonging in the 1960s\, Hollywood understands us and promotes the mainframe as the superheroes’s IT platform of choice. From Will Smith\, Jeff Goldblum\, and countless others that have saved the world against aliens\, dinosaurs or supervillans\, these are the true hero in every Hollywood plot! This presentation is either going to get an award for being the funniest thing SHARE has ever presented\, or else the speaker is going to get the record lowest score and the most number of social media dislikes for being extremely unfunny. Either way folks seeing it hopefully won’t forget it. With any luck they’ll remember it for the right reasons and come away reflecting on what motived them to enter mainframe computing and have a fresh to-do list of movies to catch up with and music tracks to listen to next time they’re struggling to read a syslog or debug an abend. \n  \nCheck out the complete schedule for SHARE and register here.
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