# Mainframe Open Education Project ## Mainframe Open Education Project - [Welcome: Learn & Contribute to MOE](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe.md): Learn about the Mainframe Open Education (MOE) project, including our mission, MOE project phases, our community, and more. - [MOE Vision, Mission and Content Phases](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/moe-vision-mission-and-content-phases.md) - [Who Can Contribute?](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/who-can-contribute.md): Learn about personas that can contribute content and share their skills and learning experience. - [Become a Contributor](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/who-can-contribute/become-a-contributor.md) - [Earn A Contributor Badge](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/who-can-contribute/earn-a-contributor-badge.md) - [Initiatives - Our GitHub Project](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/initiatives-our-github-project.md) - [Events by MOE](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/events-by-moe.md): Mainframe Open Education project is committed to sharing and engaging the community by joining events around mainframe. Familiarize yourself with the previous and upcoming events and engage with us. - [MOE Git Involved Monthly Campaign](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/moe-git-involved-monthly-campaign.md): Three easy steps to get involved in open mainframe education - [Project Support](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/project-support.md) - [Legal Disclaimer, Copyright and License](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/legal-disclaimer-copyright-and-license.md) - [Code of Conduct](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/code-of-conduct.md): Mainframe Open Education Project is committed to have an inclusive environment that respects all contributions. - [Project Governance](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/project-governance.md): Learn more about the governance of Mainframe Open Education. - [Reviewer List](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/reviewer-list.md): Here you can find our valuable Reviewers who volunteered their time for the project. - [Why MOE?](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/welcome-learn-and-contribute-to-moe/why-moe.md) - [Introduction: What is Enterprise Computing?](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/introduction-what-is-enterprise-computing.md): To understand the role of the mainframe, we begin our journey by exploring enterprise computing, the counterpart to personal computing. - [Chapter 1: What is a Mainframe Today?](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today.md): Learn what mainframes are and what place they take in your daily life. - [Role of the Mainframe Today](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/role-of-the-mainframe-today.md): How businesses benefit from the use of mainframes - [Mainframe and the Cloud](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/role-of-the-mainframe-today/mainframe-and-the-cloud.md): Exploring the Nexus of Traditional Power and Modern Agility - [Enterprise Computing](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/role-of-the-mainframe-today/enterprise-computing.md) - [Hybrid Cloud](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/role-of-the-mainframe-today/hybrid-cloud.md) - [Who Uses the Mainframe and Why](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/who-uses-the-mainframe-and-why.md): Learn how and why mainframe is used by businesses. - [Video: ITs Best Kept Secret](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/video-its-best-kept-secret.md): Industry education Marc Smith narrates this presentation about understanding the mainframe, its importance to the industry, who is using it and how, and what career opportunities are available. - [Mainframe Basic Architecture & Components](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/mainframe-basic-architecture-and-components.md): Learn about mainframe architecture and take a virtual tour inside a mainframe machine. - [How the Mainframe Works](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/how-the-mainframe-works.md): A breakdown of how mainframes work - [Mainframe versus Server](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/mainframe-versus-server.md): Compare mainframe and server. - [Mainframe Security Myths](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/mainframe-security-myths.md): Understand how to secure data and facilitate compliance in the mainframe world. - [Mainframe Evolution](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/mainframe-evolution.md): Mainframe has evolved from S/360 till z16 and has been always relevant. Current days mainframe supports all the technologies and is the most sophisticated platform on the planet. - [Looking Back: The First 50 Years of Mainframe](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/mainframe-evolution/looking-back-the-first-50-years-of-mainframe.md): Learn about the mainframe history. - [Mainframe Modernization](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/mainframe-modernization.md): Discussion about what mainframe modernization mean and what YOU can contribute - [Modern Mainframe](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/modern-mainframe.md) - [What is a modern mainframe environment?](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/modern-mainframe/what-is-a-modern-mainframe-environment.md) - [z/OSMF](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/modern-mainframe/z-osmf.md) - [What is z/OSMF?](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/modern-mainframe/z-osmf/what-is-z-osmf.md) - [Why it is important in a mainframe shop](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/modern-mainframe/z-osmf/why-it-is-important-in-a-mainframe-shop.md) - [z/OSMF Learning Materials](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/modern-mainframe/z-osmf/z-osmf-learning-materials.md) - [Zowe](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-1-what-is-a-mainframe-today/modern-mainframe/zowe.md) - [Chapter 2: Mainframe 101 - Foundational Technology](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology.md): Review Technology Training that is important to the path - z/OS Fundamentals, TSO / ISPF, JCL, Asset Management, etc. - [Get Ready: Talk Like a Mainframer](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/get-ready-talk-like-a-mainframer.md): An introductory overview of more than 30 key terms used in mainframe management. - [Brief Introduction to z/OS](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/brief-introduction-to-z-os.md) - [Enterprise Storage 101](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/enterprise-storage-101.md): An overview of foundational enterprise storage concepts - [TSO/E, ISPF, and UNIX System Services (USS): Interactive facilities of z/OS](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/tso-e-ispf-and-unix-system-services-uss-interactive-facilities-of-z-os.md): The process of connecting to the mainframe - [Data Sets and How They Work](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/data-sets-and-how-they-work.md) - [Job Control Language and System Display and Search Facility](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility.md) - [Understanding the JCL(Job Control Language)](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/understanding-the-jcl-job-control-language.md) - [Understanding the JOB Statement](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/understanding-the-jcl-job-control-language/understanding-the-job-statement.md) - [Understanding the EXEC Statement](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/understanding-the-jcl-job-control-language/understanding-the-exec-statement.md) - [Understanding the DD Statement](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/understanding-the-jcl-job-control-language/understanding-the-dd-statement.md) - [Creating a Physical Sequential (PS)](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/understanding-the-jcl-job-control-language/creating-a-physical-sequential-ps.md) - [Understanding Libraries in JCL](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/understanding-the-jcl-job-control-language/understanding-libraries-in-jcl.md) - [Understanding Instream Procedures, Cataloged Procedures, and Symbolic Parameters in JCL](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/understanding-the-jcl-job-control-language/understanding-instream-procedures-cataloged-procedures-and-symbolic-parameters-in-jcl.md) - [What is a Conditional Statement in JCL?](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/what-is-a-conditional-statement-in-jcl.md) - [JCL Conditional Parameter Types](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/what-is-a-conditional-statement-in-jcl/jcl-conditional-parameter-types.md) - [Utilities](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities.md) - [IEBCOMPR](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebcompr.md) - [IEBGENER](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebgener.md) - [Copying Between Sequential Datasets and PDS Members Using IEBGENER](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebgener/copying-between-sequential-datasets-and-pds-members-using-iebgener.md) - [Generate PDS member while copying](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebgener/generate-pds-member-while-copying.md) - [Copying a UNIX File to a PS File](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebgener/copying-a-unix-file-to-a-ps-file.md) - [IEBCOPY](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebcopy.md) - [IEBCOPY selective copy using select statements](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebcopy/iebcopy-selective-copy-using-select-statements.md) - [IEBCOPY Exclude members while copying](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebcopy/iebcopy-exclude-members-while-copying.md) - [IEBCOPY renaming member while copying](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/utilities/iebcopy/iebcopy-renaming-member-while-copying.md) - [GDG](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/gdg.md) - [GDG parameters](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/gdg/gdg-parameters.md) - [GDG base](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/gdg/gdg-base.md) - [GDG Generation](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/gdg/gdg-generation.md) - [Referencing GDG Generations Using Relative Numbers](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/gdg/gdg-generation/referencing-gdg-generations-using-relative-numbers.md) - [Alter and Delete GDG](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/job-control-language-and-system-display-and-search-facility/gdg/alter-and-delete-gdg.md) - [Enterprise Software Development and Implementation](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/enterprise-software-development-and-implementation.md) - [Programming languages for Mainframe](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/programming-languages-for-mainframe.md) - [Modern Application Management](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/modern-application-management.md) - [Video: System Overview](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/video-system-overview.md): An overview of the MVS. The presentation includes topics on parallel sysplex, hardware, services, security and health checks. - [Video: MVS Using Dynamic Allocations](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/video-mvs-using-dynamic-allocations.md): This is a technical, in-depth presentation on using dynamic allocations, dynamic allocation services, control blocks, and a detailed examination of a dynamic allocation example program. - [Article: Red Hat OpenShift 4.7 on IBM Z Is a Game Changer for Container Orchestration and Management](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/article-red-hat-openshift-4.7-on-ibm-z-is-a-game-changer-for-container-orchestration-and-management.md): Published Articles on Mainframe Technologies - [IBM z16](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-2-mainframe-101-foundational-technology/ibm-z16.md) - [Chapter 3: Roles in Mainframe](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-3-roles-in-mainframe.md) - [Roles and Categories](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-3-roles-in-mainframe/roles-and-categories.md) - [Category Definitions](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-3-roles-in-mainframe/roles-and-categories/category-definitions.md) - [Chapter 4: Deeper Dive in Role Chosen](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-4-deeper-dive-in-role-chosen.md): In-depth module training based on role chosen, includes Hands-on Labs, etc. - [IT Operations and System Support and Services](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-4-deeper-dive-in-role-chosen/it-operations-and-system-support-and-services.md) - [IT Business/Software Product Application Development and Support](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-4-deeper-dive-in-role-chosen/it-business-software-product-application-development-and-support.md) - [IT Software Engineers](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-4-deeper-dive-in-role-chosen/it-software-engineers.md) - [IT Architects](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-4-deeper-dive-in-role-chosen/it-architects.md) - [Chapter 5: Career Paths and Opportunities](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities.md): Find learning programs, badges, job opportunities, and next steps to get hired. - [Mainframe Journeys: From Student to Professional](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional.md) - [\[Template Mainframe Journey\]](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional/template-mainframe-journey.md): \[Add your personal title/tagline here] - [Copy of \[Template Mainframe Journey\]](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional/copy-of-template-mainframe-journey.md): Graduate Student ,TA, Intern, and Mainframe Learner Building Enterprise Skills - [\[Template Mainframe Journey\] (Hidden Backup)](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional/template-mainframe-journey-hidden-backup.md): \[Add your personal title/tagline here] - [Scott McFall's Mainframe Journey](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional/scott-mcfalls-mainframe-journey.md): VP, Business Development & Strategy at ProTech Enterprise IT Training & Consulting - [Anna McKee's Mainframe Journey](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional/anna-mckees-mainframe-journey.md) - [Kelsey Colberg's Mainframe Journey](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional/kelsey-colbergs-mainframe-journey.md): Education Program Manager at Broadcom - [Niall Ashley's Mainframe Journey](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/mainframe-journeys-from-student-to-professional/niall-ashleys-mainframe-journey.md): Security Consultant at Vertali Ltd. in the United Kingdom - [Learning Programs](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/learning-programs.md) - [Digital Certificate Badges](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/digital-certificate-badges.md): Learn how to build your mainframe skills and earn digital badges. - [z/OS Mainframe Practitioner](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/digital-certificate-badges/z-os-mainframe-practitioner.md): Explore one of the prominent digital badge in the mainframe field. - [Job Opportunities](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/job-opportunities.md) - [Career Event Calendar](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/career-event-calendar.md) - [Open to Hire - Next Steps](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/chapter-5-career-paths-and-opportunities/open-to-hire-next-steps.md) - [Additional Mainframe Resources](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/additional-mainframe-resources.md) - [Global Mainframe Speaker Repository](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/additional-mainframe-resources/global-mainframe-speaker-repository.md): Bridging expertise and opportunity across the global mainframe ecosystem. - [Communities](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/additional-mainframe-resources/communities.md): Network with like-minded individuals through the available mainframe communities. - [Courses, Tutorials, Manuals](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/additional-mainframe-resources/courses-tutorials-manuals.md) - [Education Programs](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/additional-mainframe-resources/education-programs.md) - [Mainframe AI Mentor](https://open-mainframe-project.gitbook.io/mainframe-open-education-project/additional-mainframe-resources/mainframe-ai-mentor.md): We are building out an AI mentor Gem with Gemini that can help guide you through your Mainframe journey! 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