Zowe is an open-source software framework that provides solutions allowing development and operations teams to securely, manage, control, script and develop on the mainframe like any other cloud platform. Zowe is the first open-source project based on z/OS. Launched by the Open Mainframe Project, Zowe becomes part of larger open-source community driving awareness and adoption of the modern mainframe.
Learning about Zowe is essential for new IBM Z mainframe personnel to stay competitive in today's rapidly evolving IT landscape and to effectively leverage the capabilities of mainframe systems in modern environments.
Here's a selection of important, and FREE, ways to empower your IBM Z mainframe career with Zowe skills:
1. The Open Mainframe Project has a broad array of resources to supercharge your Zowe skills at https://www.zowe.org/learn
- Zowe Docs -- a clear, detailed written walkthrough of how Zowe works, the features and benefits of each component, and information about installation and troubleshooting.
- Open Mainframe Project YouTube Channel -- video demonstrations of Zowe components, detailed step by step walkthroughs of Zowe use cases, and conference/webinar presentations.
- Browse code and raise issues -- see all of Zowe’s code, raise issues, or start contributing to Zowe!
- Zowe Z Trial -- get hands-on experience with Zowe’s components without installing anything. (This no-charge trial hosted by IBM is available in two hours for three days.)
- Medium Blog -- read through detailed Zowe stories from the community and real companies on how they implemented Zowe.
- Open Mainframe Project Slack -- connect with the community of Zowe developers and users, ask questions, and offer ideas!
2. An industry collaboration between the Open Mainframe Project and Interskill Learning gives you the FREE “Zowe Foundations” online course! Get your FREE access at https://interskill.com/zowe/
This 4-hour, self-paced course covers:
- Introduction to Zowe
- Working with Zowe
- Zowe Installation & Customization
- Zowe Foundations Mastery Test
Completing the course arms you with important Zowe skills and earns you this bragworthy Open Mainframe Project digital credential! Put that up on your LinkedIn profile and show the world your Zowe expertise!