Terminal Talk

Dec 13 2024 143 ep. 35 mins 402

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In this podcast, we‘ll take a look at the people, technology, and culture behind one of the world‘s most powerful and important computing platforms, the Mainframe. Expect interviews, discussions, and interesting tidbits along the way, with your hosts, Frank and Jeff.

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Erik Weyler - AKA "COBOL Erik"

Dec 13 2024 37 mins

Erik Weyler (AKA COBOL Erik) is a Solution architect at SEB. He has not only been an advocate outside of his company, but also focused on helping newer employees understand and use the modern mainframe. In this episode, we get down to the how and the why. Also, sandwich talk. https://github.com/COBOL-Erik/Sudoku-Solver-COBOL

Joris Mertens & Frank van der Wal - IBM Z Code-A-Thons

Sep 04 2024 36 mins

On a mission to spread the word of enterprise computing and the power of running applications on IBM Z, Joris Mertens and Frank van der Wal have been hard at work getting learners all over the world engaged with Code-A-Thons. Listen here for more details, and for the full multimedia experience, visit the one-pager here: https://www.ibm.com/community/z/advocacy/wp-content/uploads/IB

IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS - Anthony Giorgio, Mike Fulton, Igor Todorovski

Jul 08 2024 41 mins

When you beat a game on Super Difficulty, sometimes there's an extra bonus reward or special animation waiting at the end. There's no prize for taking the hard route when it comes to mainframe, so let's make sure we clear out as many hurdles and time sinks as possible at the start of a project. This means getting systems set up exactly the way you'd expect, with the tools you'll ne

Simplifying the Mainframe with Marcel Mitran

Jun 05 2024 27 mins

Running the systems that run the world... nobody expects it to be as simple as flipping a light switch, but there are certainly some areas where advancement means simplification. In this episode, we hear from Marcel Mitran about how this is achievable on everyone's favorite computing platform.

Infrastructure as Code - Christopher Byrnes, Marie Mader, Stefan Schmitt

May 28 2024 35 mins

Being able to work with the infrastructure of IBM Z as an evolving set of code, which can be reviewed, updated, iterated, and managed the same as a traditional software project opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. It's a task easier said than done, thankfully there are some wonderful people working on this task who are making sure it's done the right way. Details inside.

A Moving Tale of a Datacenter Move w/ Marianne Serra

Dec 19 2023 47 mins

Datacenters grow, and every so often, they need to move, which is quite possibly the clearest definition of "Easier Said than Done." Now make it 23 datacenters around the world with an IBM Z presence, consolidated down to 4. In this episode, Marianne Serra talks us through how to even start thinking about tackling a problem this size.

Automating z/VM with Ansible - Jay Brenneman, Dan Jast, Bryant Panyarachun

Nov 13 2023 47 mins

We had a packed studio for this one, and there is much to discuss. It's time to get an update into the latest Ansible news, plus some deep diving into some work being led by Jay in the area of automation on z/VM using Ansible. An episode to delight, educate, and inspire anyone interested in working smarter, rather than harder. Ansible for IBM Z Playbook repository: https://github.

Anthony Giorgio - ZOAU Update

Oct 12 2023 42 mins

If you know how to do it, you're probably looking to do it faster. ZOAU is a great set of tools which exists to make many common z/OS system tasks happen with less friction and more user friendliness. In this episode. Anthony Giorgio gives us the info on what we can find, and what we may hope to find in this wonderful piece of software. https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zoau/1.2.x https:

Joe Bostian and Chad McIntyre - Python and Open Source Update

Aug 03 2023 46 mins

Returning to the show are Python and Open Source Experts Joe Boston and Chad McIntyre. Keeping up to date on how Python on IBM Z is advancing and improving is important, and we've got an episode chock full of info. From packages to ports, AI to Flask, it's time to refresh that knowledge. Auto-Generated Transcript (may not be 100% accurate) Frank Welcome to the Terminal Talk podc

Steven Perva - Conversations with a Mid-Career Mainframer

Jun 06 2023 46 mins

Always good to hear Steven's informed thoughts on where the platform is headed, how to get others along with us, and just where to find motivation. Lots to digest in this episode, so you might need to drive around the block a few extra times to fit it all in! https://www.seven9s.com/ https://www.ensono.com/