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Mainframe Modernization; Strategies for a Cloud-First Future

Mainframe Modernization; Strategies for a Cloud-First Future

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Mainframe Modernization: Strategies for a Cloud-First Future



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to modernize mainframe applications and migrate them to a cloud-first environment. Through a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world case studies, participants will gain a deep understanding of mainframe modernization strategies and best practices.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the benefits and challenges of mainframe modernization
  • Develop a comprehensive strategy for modernizing mainframe applications
  • Learn how to assess and prioritize mainframe applications for modernization
  • Understand the different approaches to mainframe modernization, including rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting
  • Gain hands-on experience with mainframe modernization tools and technologies
  • Develop a roadmap for migrating mainframe applications to a cloud-first environment


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Mainframe Modernization

  • What is mainframe modernization?
  • Why modernize mainframe applications?
  • Benefits and challenges of mainframe modernization
  • Overview of mainframe modernization strategies

Module 2: Assessing and Prioritizing Mainframe Applications

  • Assessing mainframe application portfolios
  • Prioritizing mainframe applications for modernization
  • Identifying candidates for rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting
  • Developing a modernization roadmap

Module 3: Mainframe Modernization Approaches

  • Rehosting: migrating mainframe applications to a new platform
  • Refactoring: modernizing mainframe application code
  • Rearchitecting: redesigning mainframe applications for a cloud-first environment
  • Hybrid approaches: combining rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting

Module 4: Mainframe Modernization Tools and Technologies

  • Overview of mainframe modernization tools and technologies
  • COBOL and PL/1 modernization tools
  • Mainframe data migration and integration tools
  • Cloud-based mainframe modernization platforms

Module 5: Cloud-First Mainframe Modernization

  • Overview of cloud-first mainframe modernization
  • Cloud-based mainframe modernization platforms
  • Migrating mainframe applications to the cloud
  • Cloud-based mainframe modernization case studies

Module 6: Mainframe Modernization Best Practices

  • Mainframe modernization governance and management
  • Mainframe modernization testing and quality assurance
  • Mainframe modernization security and compliance
  • Mainframe modernization metrics and monitoring

Module 7: Mainframe Modernization Case Studies

  • Real-world mainframe modernization case studies
  • Lessons learned from successful mainframe modernization projects
  • Best practices for mainframe modernization
  • Mainframe modernization challenges and solutions

Module 8: Conclusion and Next Steps

  • Summary of key takeaways
  • Next steps for mainframe modernization
  • Resources for further learning
  • Final thoughts and recommendations


Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to the participant's knowledge and skills in mainframe modernization and cloud-first strategies.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum
  • Personalized learning experience
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content and expert instructors
  • Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning options and user-friendly interface
  • Mobile-accessible and community-driven
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
  • Gamification and progress tracking
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