Episodes
Monday May 24, 2021
Back to School - MQ
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
In this "Back to School" episode, we learn all about Messaging, as in the process of sending/requesting logic and/or data on a computer platform, NOT passing notes in the back of class, and more specifically MQ, the specific middleware supported just about anywhere, but most importantly on Z. Professors Matt Sunley and Matt Leming walk us through the business and technical side of this powerful side of enterprise applications.
Learn more at: https://www.ibm.com/products/mq
Sound Effects provided by ProSoundEffects / Pond5
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Back to School: HMC & SE w/ Fred Bader
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Alongside the dizzying array of processors, I/O adapters, power management and networking hardware, nestled up in a far corner of the z15 sits a pair of servers with perhaps the most important job in the world; starting everything up. The Support Element (SE) and Hardware Management Console (HMC) give you all the controls needed to manage your Z resources, including LPARS, power management, and loading microcode.
In our first ever "Back to School" episode, Fred Bader introduces us to this all-important part of the IBM Z data center.
Back to School episodes are made with absolute beginners in mind. We will keep making regular episodes, where we dive deep into technologies, but we wanted something that newbies could jump onto without feeling overwhelmed. Seasons pros just may learn a thing or two as well!
So don't worry, we didn't fire Old Man Charlie or anything :)
Sound Effects provided by ProSoundEffects / Pond5
Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Rich and Randy - Serverless Thinking on Z
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Rich and Randy are avid advocates of Z, but also know that the real magic happens when people can benefit from it without needing to know a whole lot about the tech underneath. That's the case with the most recent pivot towards serverless computing, and what this episode is all about. This episode is a good peek into what it takes to blend cutting edge tech with the expected levels of capacity and availability. Make sure to stay tuned towards the end for some extremely solid career advice from the guys.
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Chad McIntyre - Python on z/OS
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
For many, Python is just _the way things get done_, and having it available on z/OS alongside so many other great languages, subsystems and features helps make the platform more accessible than ever. Hear straight from Chad McIntyre, IBM Open Enterprise Python for z/OS Dev Lead, on just how important this effort is, why now, and how you can be best positioned to meet the needs of today's Python developers.
Knowledge Center - https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSCH7P_3.9.0
Marketplace - https://www.ibm.com/products/open-enterprise-python-zos
MRS (external pax download) - https://www-01.ibm.com/marketing/iwm/platform/mrs/assets?source=swg-ibmoep
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Will Yates and Michael Baylis - Using Galasa to streamline CICS testing
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Before software goes into production, it needs to be tested, and "It looks good to me" just isn't good enough. To ensure maximum coverage is attained, testing tools and frameworks are the way to go, and in this episode, we hear from Will Yates and Michael Baylis about how the Galasa Project helps them ensure solutions pass all the right tests.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Stephen Branch - Catalog
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
If you were able to open up a data set without knowing the volume it's on by heart, thank Catalog. This often-overlooked but absolutely necessary component of z/OS deserves a deeper look, and Stephen Branch is here to spell out all of the interesting bits, as well as explaining some data set basics for the new learners. Definitely an educational and insightful episode.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Anthony Giorgio - zCX Update - New Kid on the Control Block
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
It's been a while since we last got a deep dive into IBM z/OS Container Extensions, and there's much to discuss. Terminal Talk Top Tier Listener Anthony Giorgio is on the scene with an action-packed look at the what, how, and why of this wonderful new addition to IBM Z's bag of virtualization tricks. Anthony's got both hands on the pulse of these latest developments, and we think there will be a lot of folks taking advantage of that 90 day trial by the end.
IBM Systems Mag: Rapid Containers: Improving zCX Runtime Performance https://ibmsystemsmag.com/IBM-Z/9/2020/rapid-containers-zcx
90 Day Trial: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSLTBW_2.4.0/com.ibm.zos.v2r4.izso100/izso100_zcxtrial.htm
IBM Systems Mag: What's the IBM z/OS Container Extensions trial feature? : https://ibmsystemsmag.com/IBM-Z/07/2020/z-os-container-extensions-trial
Learn more here:
https://www.ibm.com/support/z-content-solutions/container-extensions/
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Tom McPherson - IBM Z and Public Cloud
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
The strengths of IBM Z have always been apparent in critical business applications, and as more and more businesses look to use cloud technology as part of their day-to-day operations, there is a great opportunity for Z to demonstrate its value once again. In this episode, we talk with Tom McPherson, Vice President of Platform Services, IBM Cloud Infrastructure, about the role IBM Z plays in making the most powerful and resilient cloud offering out there.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Jeff Bisti - Master the Mainframe 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Maybe it's because nobody wanted to get on another web conference, or maybe we just like the sounds of our own voices... or maybe this year's Master the Mainframe is so much different and exciting that it's worth talking about for nearly 45 minutes. No matter the reason, in this episode, we talk about the changes and challenges that went into the technical end of Master the Mainframe 2020. If you're interested, just sign up at masterthemainframe.com (available through January 17, 2021).
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Mike Fulton - IBM Z Open Automation Utilities
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Getting comfortable in z/OS takes a considerable amount of discovery. There are constructs and commands unlike anywhere else, which makes the learning curve somewhat daunting. Mike Fulton, IBM Distinguished Engineer for IBM Z Application Foundation is working to change that with IBM Z Open Automation Utilities. Now, leveraging some new capabilities in USS, users can manage jobs, files, and core Z functionality with simple commands right from their shell. Even better, this plus Python enabled that Ansible thing you've been hearing so much about. It's probably time to evolve your z/OS Stack.
Linkage:
IBM Z Open Automation Utilities Announcement