Big Iron Discussion
In this podcast, we'll take a look at the people, technology, and culture behind one of the world's most powerful and important computing platforms, the Mainframe. Expect interviews, discussions, and interesting tidbits along the way, with your hosts, Frank and Jeff.
Episode 13 - Joe Gentile - z/OS Core Tech... and a little performance
09-11-2017
What started as a discussion about Mainframe performance ended up being a rather in-depth discussion of z/OS Core Technologies, including GRS, RSM and Enque/Deque. Hey, we chase what's interesting.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.46MB - Duration: 42:19 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 12 - Pat Meaney - Mainframe Memory - 9.4.2017
09-04-2017
Whether you call it memory or storage, Pat Meaney is exactly the kind of guy you want in charge of it. This is the first in a series of deep-dive heavy hitter episodes about core mainframe and z/OS technologies.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 20.59MB - Duration: 44:47 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 11 - Luisa and Mike - Conference Chat - 8.28.2017
08-28-2017
Ain't no life like Conference Life. We've both been on the road quite a bit lately, and thought we'd unwind with a little conference-themed discussion
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 21.8MB - Duration: 47:26 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 10 - Christy Schroeder - IBM Academic Initiative - 8/21/2017
08-21-2017
Bringing new talent onto the platform and keeping it rewarding to them is a responsibility that we all share. Thankfully, we have Christy Schroeder to help lead the charge. Find out what new-hires need to succeed, and how we can attract fresh talent.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.75MB - Duration: 42:57 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 9 - Dave Surman - Parallel Sysplex - 8/14/2017
08-14-2017
Dave Surman, IBM Distinguished Engineer has a thing or two to tell us about Parallel Sysplex, the data-sharing magic that lets the mainframe do it all
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 22.89MB - Duration: 49:47 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 8 - Bob Malitz - Infinity Systems Software - 8/7/2017
08-07-2017
Bob Malitz, Director of Services at Infinity Systems Software, shares his unique perspective of just how customers are leveraging the mainframe platform to power them through challenging business situations.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 18.74MB - Duration: 40:44 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 7 - Mythili Venkatakrishnan - Analytics & Machine Learning - 7/31/2017
07-31-2017
Mythili Venkatakrishnan is here to set the record straight on Analytics and Machine Learning. It's great, it's powerful, but it ain't magic.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 22.35MB - Duration: 48:37 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 6 - Brenton Belmar - Mainframe Millicode
07-24-2017
In this very special episode, we usher in the announcement of the new z14 mainframe with an exclusive interview, then get deep down in the guts for a talk about mainframe millicode with super-genius Brenton Belmar. Be warned... this is a silly one
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 20.05MB - Duration: 43:36 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 5 - Jay Brenneman talks Linux and Virtualization
07-17-2017
Jay Brenneman stops by to talk Linux and Virtualization on the Mainframe, and we have a little fun with My Favorite Acronym
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 17.08MB - Duration: 37:07 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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Episode 4 - Mark Nelson on Mainframe Security - 7/10/2017
07-10-2017
Security Poobah Mark Nelson swings by to discuss RACF, SAF, and Chicken Nuggets. Mark proves that security doesn't have to be scary or overly technical, and that at the end of the day, it all boils down to one simple question.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.58MB - Duration: 42:35 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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