Explore the power of Mainframe Modernization with VRGZLABS – transforming legacy systems into agile, scalable, and future-ready platforms
What we do in this training?
When you learn Mainframe Modernization, you gain a clear understanding of the different modernization approaches, tools, and technologies.
You’ll get hands-on experience with modern SCM systems, IDEs, Build and Deployment tools, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-powered solutions.
With these skills, you’ll be equipped to lead modernization projects, and with experience, progress to becoming a Modernization Architect.
Our IT services for manufacturers
- US-based, 24/7 help desk
- System design and networking
- Software license management
- Hardware procurement and inventory
- Cabling and phone systems
- On-site systems maintenance
- On-site systems maintenance
- NIST and CMMC compliant cybersecurity stack
Cut costs while you improve your productivity
With our managed service packages, we’ll handle all the headaches for you. No more spending hours on the phone, playing vendor roulette while your systems are down. We’ve got you.
Our Mainframe Modernization Training Include:
Introduction to Modernization
- What is Modernization?
- Why Modernization?
- How modernization can be done?
- Latest z Systems and z/OS?
- Modernization Approaches (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Rewrite, Replace, Retire, Retain)
Modern Tools
- IDz, Zowe Explorer, VS Code Editor, EDz, Addi, WatsonX
IBM Developer for Z
- IBM Developer for z – All Features, Editors, Usage of Perspective, Views, Working with Perspective
- Remote System Connection, Working with z/OS Projects, Creating Data Sets, Files, LPEX Editor Working with Data Sets and Jobs, Files, Directories, MVS File MappingWorking with Sample Code, Outline View, Program Flow
- Outline View, Analyzing COBOL Programs, Program Control Flow, Data Element View
- Sample Application on Code Analysis, Working Job and Spool Outputs
- Organizing Projects as z/OS Projects and MVS Sub-Projects, Code Changes, Git Perspective, Case Study with IDZ, JES Job Outputs, OMVS, and other features
- IDz for VSCode Editor
Modern Code Analysis
- ADDI ( Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence)
- ADDI Intro
- AD Interface and benefits
- Sample Application analysis and artifacts outcomes
- Enterprise Application Analyzer
Git Integration
- Basics concepts of Git
- GIT Commands – Git Bash
- GitHub – Creating Repository, Connecting with Git from IDz, Git Perspective, Cloning Repo
Modern Build
- IBM DBB Intro
- Compile & Link Edit Process
- User Build
- Build Commands
- Pipeline Build
Code Change and Build
- Detailed Dev (Code change), Build
- Deploy with Jenkins Pipeline Job for zDevOps (Sample Application)
- Do Code Change with dev_branch Created, Check Out, Do Code Change and Commit, Build Application (DBB Build
Modern Deployment Tools
- Introduction to UCDz
- UCD Brief about Component, Application and Process
- Process definition
- COBOL, DB2 and CICS Application Deployment
- DevOps Deploy
zDevOps Basic Introduction
- Jenkins Orchestration for zDevOps
- GitHub Action Pipeline for zDevOps
- GitLab CI Pipeline for DevOps
AI Enabled Modernization
- AI-enabled features
- Data and AI Platform
- Watsonx Code Assistant for z
- Watsonx Assistant
Modernization with
- Hybrid Cloud
- In-place
- Various Vendor tool based Modernization
- Modernization tools from IBM, Modern Systems, Microfocus/Rocket, Heirloom tools
API Integration
- z/OS Connect
- Zowe API
Certification Support
- IBM Developer for z Certification
- IBM Application Modernization Certification
- IBM watsonx Mainframe Modernization Architect v1 – Associate
Get in Touch
Our proven approach ensures a smooth transition to modernized systems while preserving mission-critical functionality. Partner with us to future-proof your operations and gain a competitive edge in the digital era.
Let VRNexGen be your trusted partner in Mainframe Modernization, driving innovation and ensuring business continuity with over 20 years of industry expertise.
