Explore the creation of a sustainable open source ecosystem for mainframes through the Open Mainframe Project in this 25-minute Linux Foundation talk. Trace the evolution from the model 704 to the modern IBM z15, examining how early collaboration drove open source development. Discover the mission of the Open Mainframe Project, focusing on community building, barrier elimination, and value demonstration. Learn about initiatives like Zowe for z/OS integration, COBOL community unification, and the Supported Projects program. Gain insights into connecting the open source and mainframe worlds through MOPEN, and find out how to get involved in this transformative project.
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
