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MainframeOps

MAINFRAME GUIDES

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Comprehensive guides to help you navigate the world of mainframes. From beginner to advanced topics, find the knowledge you need here.

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Mainframes 101: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started

An introductory guide to mainframe concepts and terminology for absolute beginners.

Basics
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Installing and Using C3270 on MacOS for IBM ZExplore Beginners

Step-by-step instructions for setting up and using the C3270 terminal emulator on MacOS.

Dev + Ops

Setting Up VSCode on MacOS for IBM ZExplore: Step-by-Step

A comprehensive guide to configuring Visual Studio Code for mainframe development on MacOS.

Dev + Ops

ISPF Made Simple: Your Guide to Mainframe Navigation

Learn how to navigate and use the Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) on mainframes.

Basics

TSO Basics: How to Work with the Time Sharing Option

An introduction to TSO commands and concepts for mainframe interaction.

Basics

Investigating Errors with JCL: A Beginner's Troubleshooting Guide

Learn how to identify and resolve common Job Control Language (JCL) errors in mainframe environments.

Troubleshooting

Linux Fundamentals for Mainframe Beginners: Bridging the Gap

Understand how Linux concepts apply in a mainframe context and learn about Linux on Z.

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