Stream: Application Development & Network Management
Time: 12:30 - 13:15
No experience required! Mainframes are the backbone of the worldwide economy, and it is important to understand how they are connected, from a networking perspective, in today's hybrid world. In this session we'll give you a taste of it all: we will cover how mainframes use TCP/IP, how its legacy counterpart SNA works (and is still used!), and how Enterprise Extender bridges the gap between the two. We'll chat about OSA adapters, VIPA configurations, and how to use AT-TLS to provide encryption and security for your entire network. Finally, we'll use the NetMaster product to show you some best practices for how to monitor a mainframe network. We will demonstrate packet tracing, network event detection, and attribute monitoring for all types of networking resources. You'll leave this session with a basic understanding of how mainframe networking works with enough tools in your toolbox to dive in and explore!
There is currently no attachment for Introduction to Mainframe Networking Concepts
Michael Bauer is an Engineering Manager in the AIOps space at Broadcom. His experience also extends to DevOps. He advocates an open-first approach, enabling solutions on all platforms to integrate, driving additional business value. Michael is a contributor to the Linux Foundation's Open Mainframe Project. With a wealth of experience in Zowe technology, including serving as a former squad lead and Technical Steering Committee (TSC) member, Michael is a go-to expert in the field. In addition, he is a TSC member for the COBOL Programming Course and an OMP Ambassador. More recently, he has been honored with the designation of IBM Champion for his advocacy of the mainframe platform.
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