In this presentation we will show a mixed collection of experiences from the 21CS team on different areas while working with VSEn customers and upgrading to/using 21CS VSEn 6.3 and 6.4.
From relocating a rack-mounted IBM z16 and DS8910F storage system to experimenting with AI-assisted COBOL documentation, there is currently no shortage of activity in my mainframe environment at SDK. In this session, I provide an update from Germany on current infrastructure and development projects. Topics include the upcoming datacenter relocation, insurance consolidation activities, modernization efforts around VSEn, security improvements, and enhancements for COBOL development using Visual Studio Code. I will also share first experiences using AI technologies to improve COBOL documentation and application understanding. Alongside the technical topics, I will share lessons learned and a few entertaining moments from daily mainframe operations — because enterprise IT projects rarely go exactly as planned.
Did you ever had a situation where a yield transaction was looping so bad, that you had to shutdown the whole OLTP region in order to stop it? Well, we have come up with a solution, that will make the transaction stop without you having to stop the whole OLTP region. We will also mention, some other enhancements to make your OLTP environment more resilient.
Does it seem a bit daunting to set up a second-level Linux system or a z/VM guest for testing? This session will give you a primer on setting up Linux and z/VM to run as guests and even making them "gold images" so you can duplicate them to make more as needed.
In this session we will show how to efficiently work with VSEn, both for Sysprogs and Application Programmers, by leveraging the VSEn Connectors tools and VSCode pluging to VSEn that we will release soon.
Success on the track depends on a finely tuned race car supported by a well-equipped, high-performing team. Similarly, navigating the VSE ecosystem effectively requires the right tools and the expertise to use them. Join us as we take you through the VSE circuit and explore how a comprehensive portfolio of solutions can drive you all the way to victory lane.
