Mainframe Modernization Planning and Execution Checklist Course

Mainframe Modernization Planning and Execution Checklist Course

Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute a successful mainframe modernization project. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.

Course Curriculum

Module 1. Introduction to Mainframe Modernization: Setting modernization goals and objectives

• Understanding the need for mainframe modernization
• Benefits and challenges of mainframe modernization
• Overview of mainframe modernization approaches
• Setting modernization goals and objectives

Module 2. Assessing the Current State of the Mainframe: Analyzing mainframe data and applications

• Identifying mainframe assets and dependencies
• Analyzing mainframe data and applications
• Evaluating mainframe infrastructure and performance
• Assessing mainframe security and compliance

Module 3. Defining the Modernization Strategy: Developing a modernization roadmap

• Determining the modernization approach
• Evaluating rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring options
• Considering cloud and hybrid cloud strategies
• Developing a modernization roadmap

Module 4. Planning the Modernization Project: Defining project scope and objectives

• Defining project scope and objectives
• Establishing a project timeline and milestones
• Identifying and assessing project risks
• Developing a project budget and resource plan

Module 5. Executing the Modernization Project: Executing the modernization plan

• Managing the modernization project team
• Coordinating with stakeholders and vendors
• Executing the modernization plan
• Monitoring and controlling project progress

Module 6. Data Migration and Integration: Ensuring data quality and integrity

• Understanding data migration approaches
• Planning and executing data migration
• Integrating modernized applications with existing systems
• Ensuring data quality and integrity

Module 7. Application Modernization: Ensuring application security and compliance

• Understanding application modernization approaches
• Rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring applications
• Modernizing application architecture and design
• Ensuring application security and compliance

Module 8. Infrastructure Modernization: Modernizing mainframe infrastructure

• Understanding infrastructure modernization approaches
• Modernizing mainframe infrastructure
• Migrating to cloud or hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Ensuring infrastructure security and compliance

Module 9. Testing and Quality Assurance: Developing a plan

• Understanding testing and quality assurance approaches
• Developing a testing and quality assurance plan
• Executing testing and quality assurance activities
• Ensuring application and infrastructure quality

Module 10. Deployment and Cutover: Planning and executing, Minimizing downtime and disruption

• Understanding deployment and cutover approaches
• Planning and executing deployment and cutover
• Ensuring a smooth transition to the modernized environment
• Minimizing downtime and disruption

Module 11. Post-Modernization Activities: Ensuring ongoing support and maintenance

• Ensuring ongoing support and maintenance
• Monitoring and optimizing modernized applications and infrastructure
• Continuously improving the modernized environment
• Reviewing and refining the modernization process

Course Features

• Interactive and engaging content: Learn through a mix of video lessons, interactive simulations, and hands-on projects.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date content: Stay current with the latest mainframe modernization trends and best practices.
• Personalized learning experience: Learn at your own pace and track your progress.
• Expert instructors: Learn from experienced professionals with extensive mainframe modernization expertise.
• Certification upon completion: Receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completing the course.
• Flexible learning: Access the course from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
• User-friendly interface: Navigate the course easily with a intuitive and user-friendly interface.
• Mobile accessibility: Access the course on-the-go, on any mobile device.
• Community-driven: Connect with other learners and instructors through discussion forums and live sessions.
• Actionable insights: Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course to real-world mainframe modernization projects.
• Hands-on projects: Practice and reinforce your learning through hands-on projects and simulations.
• Bite-sized lessons: Learn in short, manageable chunks, making it easier to fit learning into your busy schedule.
• Lifetime access: Access the course materials for a lifetime, with no time limits or expiration dates.
• Gamification: Engage with the course through gamification elements, such as points, badges, and leaderboards.
• Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated with course progress tracking.

What You'll Receive

• A comprehensive understanding of mainframe modernization planning and execution
• A certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completing the course
• Lifetime access to the course materials
• Ongoing support and community engagement

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