This course aims to teach learners how to create a sustainable open source ecosystem for mainframe through the Open Mainframe Project. The course covers topics such as the mission of the Open Mainframe Project, challenges in the mainframe ecosystem, and supported open source projects on the mainframe. Learners will acquire skills in building community and adoption of open source on the mainframe, eliminating barriers to adoption, and demonstrating the value of the mainframe on technical and business levels. The teaching method includes presentations on collaboration, resources, and community building. This course is intended for individuals interested in open source development, mainframe technology, and community building within the mainframe ecosystem.
Creating a Sustainable Open Source Ecosystem for Mainframe through the Open Mainframe Project
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
From the heritage of the model 704 to the modern M mainframe (IBM z15)
Early collaboration drives open source
Code Club (Sandwich)
Answer: Projects with sustainable ecosystems
Sustainability is about longevity
Open Source on Mainframe - Ecosystem Challenges
Mission of the Open Mainframe Project: Build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe
Eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe
Demonstrating value of the mainframe on technical and business levels
Strengthening collaboration points and resources for the community to thrive
Creating spaces for mainframe community open source M collaboration
Supported Broad Open Source projects on mainframe
Connecting z/OS to enterprise devops with Zowe
Modernize /VM integration with cloud technologies
Bringing together the COBOL community
Bringing next generation through open source
Sustained mainframe support in the broad open source M community through the Supported Projects program
Telling the mainframer story
Bringing together the open source and mainframe conversation MOPEN
How to participate in Open Mainframe Project
Taught by
Linux Foundation
