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IBM MTM 2019: Final Words

kevindurant — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:23:39 +0000

Hello! Here I am again! It has been a month or so since the last post. First of all, I would like to thank all my readers and commenters for being here and motivating me to complete the entire series! My first blog for this years’ challenge was on the 9th of September. The last one was on the 25th of December. A bit late, I know! So, let us take a look at my badge! It’s beautiful isn’t it?

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IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #15

kevindurant — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 22:25:18 +0000

Hello Hello Hello Today I’m doing the very last challenge of the IBM Master the Mainframe 2019 contest. It has been a long 4 months and we’ve finally reached the finish line.Now let’s take some time to finish this exercise. Originally I wrote “exercise” wrong, but then I Googled it and corrected it. JUST. FOR. YOU. … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #14

kevindurant — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:08:47 +0000

Hello Hello! This is the “last” challenge of IBM’s Master the Mainframe 2019 challenge! I can’t believe I already made 30 blogposts in the last 4 months. Time goes by so fast! The fifteenth challenge requires every individual contestant to come up with something unique. I won’t be much of help with the fifteenth challenge … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #13

kevindurant — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 18:41:30 +0000

Hello! Let’s get our hands dirty and modify some REXX code! This time we’re looking at some system variables and we’ll print them to a data set member! PS: I’m not sure if I will make the student’s deadline this year. The learning system deadline is the 9th of september 2020 or something. But I’ll … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #12

kevindurant — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:20:21 +0000

There’s a system problem! One of our system elements EZAFTPCU has encountered an issue! Let’s quickly get to our terminal and fix it! System Programmer and SMP/E IBM Master the Mainframe Part Three – Challenge #12 Retrieve z/OS module maintenance information using SMP/E panels TIP: take note of all the names! From the ISPF Primary Option Menu … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #11

kevindurant — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 19:14:11 +0000

Hellow! Today we’re doing some more ASM. I personally don’t really like these challenges, but at least it’s nice to get in touch with the language. Last year IBM said they would work with ZOWE. Why did they cancel it? Ah well, let’s continue. Warning: you need to echo High level languages hide complexity of … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #10

kevindurant — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:17:04 +0000

Hi people! Thanks for all the help by the way! You guys are awesome! And again, I’m sorry to the commenters, I have about 40 comments, 8 e-mails and some PMs on Slack still waiting for help with their challenges. I don’t have enough time to solve the challenges, write blogs and answer everything. I … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #08

kevindurant — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:57:22 +0000

Stop! Java time! Get it? The reference to Java and U can’t touch this by MC Hammer? No? Schnitzel. Let’s get on with challenge #08 and fix a Java connection problem! Java and Db2 API, Application Program Interface IBM Master the Mainframe Part Three – Challenge #08 Copy Java source coded to your Unix directory … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #07

kevindurant — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:00:08 +0000

Bonjour, another another Java challenge! I’m reading the intro and they say: Remember what you learned about hexadecimal values. You will need it. *Gulp* I hope I remembered at least something. More Java using JZOS Toolkit IBM Master the Mainframe Part Three – Challenge #07 Use Java program to replace old string of text with a new … Continue reading →

IBM MTM 2019: Part Three – Challenge #06

kevindurant — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:00:37 +0000

Okay, another Java challenge! I like that, more coding problems! I have those daily at my j… No I don’t… heheh (awkward smile). JZOS Toolkit API for Java IBM Master the Mainframe Part Three – Challenge #06 Copy Java source to your Unix directory Let’s get started by making sure we have the needed resources. … Continue reading →