What is DevOps in mainframes?

[Akshypal]

Hi,

What is DevOps in mainframes?

[Anuj Dhawan]

DevOps isn't inherently different between mainframes and open source systems. It's a set of practices and philosophies that can be applied to both. However, there are some key distinctions due to the nature of the underlying platforms:

Tools and Technologies:

• Mainframes: Traditionally rely on proprietary tools and processes. DevOps for mainframes often involves integrating open-source tools for automation, version control, and CI/CD pipelines alongside existing mainframe technologies.
• Open Source Systems: Flourish on open-source tools by design. There's a vast ecosystem of free, community-developed tools perfectly suited for DevOps workflows in open source environments.

So as such - DevOps, a blend of development (Dev) and operations (Ops), aims for closer collaboration between these teams. Traditionally, these departments worked in silos, creating bottlenecks in software delivery. DevOps on mainframes applies these principles to the world of mainframe computing.

I think, here's what DevOps on mainframes offers:

• Faster delivery: Automation is a key aspect of DevOps. By automating tasks like deployment and testing, releases are delivered quicker.
• Improved quality: DevOps emphasizes continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). This means code is integrated and tested frequently, leading to fewer bugs.
• Enhanced collaboration: DevOps breaks down silos between Dev and Ops, fostering better communication and problem-solving.

 

[Akshypal]

Thank you Anuj.Do you have more to read on this?

Where can we post the questions on DevOps on this site, can we?