Automation: Mainframe Modernization with DevOps Mastery

Name: Automation: Mainframe Modernization with DevOps Mastery
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Implement automation for testing, deployment, and monitoring on mainframes using DevOps principles and tools

Created byRicardo Nuqui

Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

Mastery of Mainframe Automation Tools
Building CI/CD Pipelines for Mainframe Environments
Automating Testing Processes
Efficient Monitoring and Incident Response
Scripting and Orchestration
DevOps Principles Applied to Mainframes
Security and Compliance in Mainframe Automation
Overcoming Organizational Resistance
Optimizing Mainframe Workflows
Hybrid Cloud Integration

Course content

9 sections • 33 lectures • 6h 31m total length

Introduction20:10
This is the Introduction to Mainframe Modernization with DevOps Mastery. Here, we will present: the primary audience for the course; the overall course goal; the skills, knowledge, and abilities that students will acquire; the stages to complete in order to achieve automation; and 8 modules comprising the course.

A PDF copy of the companion book of the same title is available for download from the Resources area of this lesson.

Lesson 1: What is DevOps?10:28
Overview of DevOps principles (collaboration, automation, continuous delivery).
How DevOps transforms traditional IT practices.
Lesson 2: Mainframes in the Modern IT Ecosystem10:56
Understanding the role of mainframes in industries like finance, healthcare, and telecommunications.
How mainframe operations differ from distributed systems.
Lesson 3: The Case for DevOps in Mainframes10:14
Why DevOps is crucial for modernizing legacy systems.
Key benefits of adopting DevOps in mainframe environments (faster deployment, collaboration).
Lesson 4: Challenges of Integrating DevOps with Mainframes12:00
Exploring the cultural and technical challenges.
Overcoming resistance to change in legacy environments.

Lesson 1: Mapping Current Mainframe Workflows11:24
How to analyze your current manual processes (testing, deployments, job scheduling).
Tools for workflow mapping and documentation.
Lesson 2: Identifying High-Impact Automation Opportunities11:47
Criteria for choosing processes to automate (frequency, error-prone, repetitive).
Prioritizing automation initiatives based on business impact.
Lesson 3: Assessing Automation Readiness11:05
Determining which legacy processes and systems are suitable for automation.
Evaluating team readiness and skill gaps for automation.
Lesson 4: Case Study: Successful Mainframe Automation Initiatives10:03
Examples of companies that have automated mainframe operations.
Key lessons learned from real-world automation projects.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Automation Tools for Mainframes12:12
Overview of key tools: Jenkins, Ansible, Zowe, IBM UrbanCode, BMC Control-M.
How each tool fits into the DevOps and automation landscape.
Lesson 2: Jenkins for CI/CD in Mainframes11:57
Setting up Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery.
Integrating Jenkins with mainframe codebases (e.g., COBOL, PL/I).
Lesson 3: Ansible for Mainframe Automation10:35
Using Ansible for automating infrastructure and application deployments on mainframes.
Configuring Ansible playbooks for mainframe environments.
Lesson 4: Zowe for Mainframe DevOps Integration11:02
Introduction to Zowe and its role in open-source mainframe automation.
Using Zowe CLI and APIs for automating workflows.

Lesson 1: Designing a CI/CD Pipeline for Mainframes11:59
Key components of a CI/CD pipeline (source control, testing, deployment).
Differences between CI/CD for distributed systems and mainframes.
Lesson 2: Setting Up Version Control for Mainframe Code12:11
Using Git or other version control systems to manage mainframe code.
Best practices for branching, merging, and committing mainframe code.
Lesson 3: Integrating Automated Testing into CI/CD Pipelines12:46
How to incorporate automated testing at each stage of the CI/CD pipeline.
Ensuring code quality with continuous testing in mainframes.
Lesson 4: Continuous Deployment for Mainframe Applications11:17
Automating the deployment process using Jenkins and other tools.
Strategies for safely deploying mainframe code changes.

Lesson 1: The Importance of Automated Testing in Mainframes11:20
Why testing automation is critical for maintaining system reliability and reducing errors.
Types of testing: unit, regression, integration, performance.
Lesson 2: Tools for Automating Mainframe Testing11:31
Overview of testing tools like JUnit (for unit testing), Selenium (for UI testing), and others.
How to integrate these tools with mainframe environments.
Lesson 3: Automating Unit Testing for Mainframe Code9:58
Writing and running automated unit tests for COBOL or other mainframe languages.
Best practices for ensuring code quality.
Lesson 4: Implementing Automated Regression Testing10:39
Setting up regression tests to ensure that new code changes don’t break existing functionality.
Integrating regression testing into the CI/CD pipeline.

Lesson 1: Automating Mainframe Application Deployments11:54
How to automate deployments using Ansible, IBM UrbanCode, or BMC Control-M.
Best practices for deployment automation in mission-critical systems.
Lesson 2: Creating Rollback and Recovery Mechanisms10:09
Implementing automated rollback processes in case of failed deployments.
Ensuring minimal downtime and fast recovery during deployment issues.
Lesson 3: Monitoring and Managing Automated Deployments12:52
Tools and techniques for monitoring the deployment process.
Managing deployment status and logs for tracking success or failure.
Lesson 4: Deployment Strategies: Canary, Blue-Green, and More11:46
Understanding deployment strategies that reduce risk during updates.
Implementing canary and blue-green deployments in mainframes.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Automated Monitoring for Mainframes12:37
Why monitoring automation is crucial for detecting issues in real-time.
Tools for monitoring mainframe performance (Prometheus, Grafana, IBM OMEGAMON).
Lesson 2: Setting Up Alerts and Notifications11:31
Automating alerts for system performance issues or errors.
Using tools like Prometheus Alertmanager to notify teams of critical incidents.
Lesson 3: Automating Incident Response Workflows11:47
Implementing automated responses to incidents, such as restarting services or scaling resources.
Creating incident response playbooks for common system issues.
Lesson 4: Case Studies in Automated Monitoring and Incident Response11:40
Real-world examples of automated monitoring and response systems in mainframe environments.

Lesson 1: Automating Security Checks in CI/CD Pipelines13:07
Tools for automated security scanning (e.g., static code analysis, vulnerability scanning).
Integrating security into every stage of the CI/CD pipeline.
Lesson 2: Ensuring Compliance with Industry Standards13:55
How to automate compliance checks for standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX.
Tools for generating automated compliance reports.
Lesson 3: Scaling Automation Across Mainframe Operations11:43
Expanding automation efforts to more areas of mainframe operations.
Lessons for scaling while maintaining system stability and performance.
Lesson 4: Maintaining Automation in Long-Term Operations12:28
Strategies for ensuring automation processes remain effective over time.
Monitoring automation processes to adapt and improve as needed.
A copy of all the slides presented in this course is available for download in the Resources area of this lesson.

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

Course Description:

Mainframe Modernization with DevOps Mastery: A Complete Guide to Automating Mainframe Operations

In this comprehensive online course, Mainframe Modernization with DevOps Mastery, you’ll learn how to bring the power of automation to your mainframe operations using DevOps principles and tools. Designed for IT professionals, mainframe managers, and system administrators, this course provides an end-to-end framework for implementing automation at every level of mainframe workflows—from testing and deployment to monitoring and incident response.

With mainframes continuing to support mission-critical applications across industries, automation is essential for improving speed, reliability, and scalability. This course covers everything you need to know to streamline mainframe processes and integrate them with modern IT environments, including hybrid cloud solutions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools like Jenkins, Ansible, IBM UrbanCode, and BMC Control-M, tailored to the specific requirements of mainframe systems.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore:

Building a CI/CD pipeline that aligns with mainframe environments.
Automating batch processing, resource scaling, and real-time monitoring.
Implementing secure, compliant, and efficient deployment strategies.
Using APIs and microservices to expand mainframe functionality.
Overcoming common challenges in mainframe automation, with real-world case studies to guide you.

To support your learning journey, this course is complemented by the Mainframe Modernization with DevOps Mastery companion book, which serves as both a guide and a reference. The book provides templates, workflow mapping resources, and additional insights to ensure that you can implement what you learn in the course effectively within your organization.

Embark on this course to future-proof your mainframe environment, reduce manual tasks, and lead your team in the modernization journey. With practical tools and strategies at your disposal, you’ll be prepared to transform your mainframe operations and drive innovation in your organization.

Who this course is for:

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

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 20min

Module 1: Introduction to Mainframe and DevOps Integration4 lectures • 44min

Module 2: Identifying Automation Opportunities in Mainframe Operations4 lectures • 44min

Module 3: Tools and Technologies for Mainframe Automation4 lectures • 46min

Module 4: Building and Managing CI/CD Pipelines for Mainframes4 lectures • 48min

Module 5: Automating Testing for Mainframe Applications4 lectures • 43min

Module 6: Streamlining Deployment with Automation4 lectures • 47min

Module 7: Monitoring and Incident Response Automation4 lectures • 48min

Module 8: Security, Compliance, and Scaling Automation Efforts4 lectures • 51min

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