Mainframe Data Integration
A collection of videos on various aspects and offerings within the Luminex MDI solution family.
Introduction to MDI
In the first of a multi-part series, this video illustrates the tape API at the core of MDI’s revolutionary approach to data sharing and movement between mainframes and distributed systems.
View the entire series here: MDI Video Tour
Share Mainframe Data As Never Before
In the epic search for more secure, efficient and faster mainframe data sharing, Luminex MDI SecureTransfer saves the day with FICON-based cross-platform file transfers.
Hey, Paul! What is SLP?
Paul Massengill explains the mechanics and benefits of using MDI SLP to shift SAS and MXG operations to a FICON-attached co-processor.
Luminex Connects
The Luminex Team brings their humor and expertise together to discuss ways to better protect, manage and leverage your mainframe data.
Push Button DR Q&A
Push Button DR is a game changing feature that’s popular with our mainframe virtual tape customers. One fan gets the inside scoop directly from our Manager of Engineering.
Learn more about Luminex Replication and Push Button DR.
Lessons from the Pony Express
Paul Massengill uses the Pony Express to demonstrate how the speed of mainframe data delivery can impact your business. If you use mainframe data for time-sensitive business decision-making, every second counts!
Learn more about MDI SLP.
MDI Overview 01: Introduction
Colleen Gordon discusses the state of mainframe integration technologies that led to Luminex developing their MDI solutions.
MDI Overview 02: FICON vs. TCP/IP
Colleen Gordon explains the challenges of moving data over mainframe TCP/IP and compares it to the mainframe-native FICON I/O channels used by MDI.
Leon
Follow Leon’s journey as he leaves physical tape behind and discovers the joys and possibilities of Luminex’s next-generation mainframe virtual tape.
Leon Goes Tapeless
Things are changing for the better at Leon’s mainframe data center… but Leon doesn’t like change. He’s willing to take drastic measures to protect the status quo. Can the authorities save Leon from himself?
Learn more about Luminex Mainframe Virtual Tape.
Leon Does Disaster Recovery
Life has been good ever since Leon switched to Luminex’s mainframe virtual tape. That’s all the more evident after calling his longtime friend, William, whose company is still using physical tape.
Learn more about Push Button DR.
Leon Likes Continuous Availability
Leon helps out his fellow mainframer, William, whose large company has outgrown their “high availability” mainframe tape environment.
Learn more about Synchronous Tape Matrix.
Mr. Miller’s Mainframe Melodies
Have some fun with these catchy and clever tunes inspired by real events from mainframe data centers.
If You’ve Got a Mainframe (and a VSM)
Also known as the “VSM Replacement Refrain”.
Learn more about Luminex’s experience and capabilities for replacing StorageTek VSM.
SLP Express
Jethro was an admin and needed to lighten his SAS and MXG workloads.
Learn more about Luminex MDI SLP.
Building Mainframe Data Pipelines to Feed Enterprise-wide Applications
Data-driven organizations need low-friction, highly available and fast access to mainframe data as input for distributed applications, microservices and other business processes. Yet, access to this data has historically meant overcoming multiple obstacles, leading to project delays, cost overruns and compromises in speed, security and flexibility.
Confluent and Luminex will discuss how to use Apache Kafka and Mainframe Data Integration (MDI) to build efficient, highly available and agile mainframe data pipelines with an event streaming platform that can be made available to unlimited applications – without the struggles or compromises of the past. Hitachi Vantara will demonstrate how Pentaho enables enterprises to leverage these secure, high-speed event streams for better operational insights and business operations.
Data Analysts, Enterprise Architects, Application Developers and anyone else who provides or relies on access to mainframe data can benefit from this modern approach to mainframe data integration.
Integrating Mainframe Data and Processes with Distributed Systems & the Cloud
Looking to experience the business advantages of integrating mainframe and distributed systems data for better insight and decision making? Mainframe integration initiatives are enabling enterprise-wide innovation, yielding better business intelligence and operational efficiencies for competitive edge. Join us as we discuss how you can simplify mainframe integration to provide fast, secure, and cost-effective bi-directional I/O between mainframes and the rest of the enterprise. Microsoft Azure’s Scott Spiro will also explore how to further integrate your mainframe with Microsoft Azure data lakes to allow you to store, process and access data when and where it makes the most sense.
Modernize Your Mainframe SAS Estate & Reduce Software Licensing Costs
Reducing mainframe costs, including software licensing, remains the #1 priority in most sites. If SAS is one of the top 10 “heavy hitters” in your shop, this webinar replay is for you!
Learn how off-hosting SAS workloads, such as MXG, to a FICON attached co-processor removes CPU cycles from the mainframe while maintaining high performance.
This reduction in MSUs helps:
- Reduce monthly MLC charges and software licensing costs
- Maintain a 4-hour rolling average or
- Provide processor MIPS for more critical workloads
Added advantages include leveraging new hire skills by modernizing SAS applications with R and Python.
CIOs, Capacity Planners and Data Analysts responsible for analytics using data from the mainframe can benefit from this discussion, including numerous answers to attendee questions.
For more information about Luminex’s approach to mainframe data sharing, please visit our Mainframe Data Integration page or contact us.