Mainframe Mastery With Devops

Integrating Legacy Systems with Agile Practices

What you'll learn

Understand DevOps Principles in a Mainframe Context

Build and Manage CI/CD Pipelines for Mainframe Systems

Automate Mainframe Processes

Facilitating Cross-Team Collaboration

Implement Agile Practices in Mainframe Operations

Integrate Modern DevOps Tools with Legacy Mainframe Systems

Manage Risk and Ensure Security in DevOps for Mainframes

Overcome Resistance to Change in Mainframe Teams

Monitor and Optimize Mainframe Performance in a DevOps Environment

Lead Mainframe Modernization Initiatives

Requirements

This course is not for beginners. This course is for a specific audience, including IT professionals responsible for overseeing and maintaining large-scale mainframe environments in industries like finance, government, and telecommunications.

Description

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations must adapt to evolving technologies while leveraging their existing mainframe investments. This comprehensive online course, "Mainframe Mastery with DevOps," is designed to equip IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate modern DevOps practices into traditional mainframe environments.Throughout this course, participants will explore the foundational principles of DevOps, including Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), automation, and collaboration. The curriculum is tailored specifically for mainframe systems, ensuring that learners can effectively apply these principles in their unique contexts. Students will delve into the challenges and opportunities associated with adopting DevOps in mainframe operations, including addressing resistance to change and fostering a collaborative culture.The course features hands-on training that emphasizes real-world applications, guiding students through the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes for COBOL and other mainframe applications. Participants will learn how to utilize modern tools like Jenkins and IBM UrbanCode to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance overall system performance.By the end of the course, learners will have a solid understanding of how to create a sustainable DevOps culture within their organizations, scale DevOps practices across multiple teams, and ensure long-term success. With insights from industry case studies and expert-led instruction, "Mainframe Mastery with DevOps" is the ideal resource for anyone looking to future-proof their mainframe operations while driving innovation and operational excellence. Join us on this journey to transform your mainframe practices and unlock the full potential of your organization!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Module 1: Introduction to DevOps for Mainframes

Lecture 2 Lesson 1: What is DevOps?

Lecture 3 Lesson 2: The Benefits of DevOps for Mainframes

Lecture 4 Lesson 3: Challenges of Implementing DevOps on Mainframes

Lecture 5 Lesson 4: How DevOps Fits into the Mainframe Ecosystem

Section 3: Module 2: Assessing Your Mainframe Environment for DevOps Readiness

Lecture 6 Lesson 1: Mapping Your Mainframe Infrastructure

Lecture 7 Lesson 2: Identifying Manual and Inefficient Processes

Lecture 8 Lesson 3: Evaluating DevOps Readiness

Lecture 9 Lesson 4: Prioritizing Areas for DevOps Implementation

Section 4: Module 3: Building a DevOps Culture in Mainframe Teams

Lecture 10 Lesson 1: Understanding the Siloed Nature of Mainframe Operations

Lecture 11 Lesson 2: Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lecture 12 Lesson 3: Introducing Agile Practices to Mainframe Teams

Lecture 13 Lesson 4: Managing Resistance to Change

Section 5: Module 4: Automating Testing and Continuous Integration (CI) for Mainframes

Lecture 14 Lesson 1: What is Continuous Integration?

Lecture 15 Lesson 2: Setting Up CI Pipelines for Mainframes

Lecture 16 Lesson 3: Automating Testing for Mainframe Applications

Lecture 17 Lesson 4: Integrating Version Control Systems

Section 6: Module 5: Implementing Continuous Delivery (CD) and Deployment Automation

Lecture 18 Lesson 1: Continuous Delivery Overview

Lecture 19 Lesson 2: Automating Mainframe Deployment Processes

Lecture 20 Lesson 3: Implementing CD Pipelines for Mainframe Systems

Lecture 21 Lesson 4: Minimizing Downtime and Errors in Deployments

Section 7: Module 6: Monitoring, Feedback Loops, and Performance Optimization

Lecture 22 Lesson 1: Introduction to Mainframe Monitoring

Lecture 23 Lesson 2: Setting Up Continuous Monitoring Systems

Lecture 24 Lesson 3: Creating Feedback Loops for Continuous Improvement

Lecture 25 Lesson 4: Optimizing Mainframe System Performance

Section 8: Module 7: Integrating Security and Compliance in Mainframe DevOps (DevSecOps)

Lecture 26 Lesson 1: What is DevSecOps?

Lecture 27 Lesson 2: Implementing Automated Security Testing

Lecture 28 Lesson 3: Ensuring Compliance in DevOps Pipelines

Lecture 29 Lesson 4: Managing Security Risks in Mainframe Deployments

Section 9: Module 8: Scaling and Optimizing DevOps Practices for Mainframes

Lecture 30 Lesson 1: Scaling DevOps Practices Across Mainframe Teams

Lecture 31 Lesson 2: Optimizing CI/CD Pipelines for Increased Efficiency

Lecture 32 Lesson 3: Continuous Optimization of Mainframe DevOps

Lecture 33 Lesson 4: Future-Proofing Mainframe Systems with Advanced DevOps Techniques

Target audience would include: Mainframe Systems Managers, IT Infrastructure Directors/Leads, Cloud & DevOps Managers, Technical Support Engineers, and Developers & Programmers.