Expert Talk

Analyze Mainframe Joblogs Directly in Visual Studio Code with Beta LogZ Explorer

Stephan Nickel
Stephan Nickel
Product Manager, Beta Systems
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How can developers access archived mainframe job logs without leaving their familiar development environment? Stephan Nickel shows how Beta LogZ Explorer connects Visual Studio Code with Beta LogZ, providing direct access to job output. This brings development, testing and log analysis closer together while reducing unnecessary switching between different interfaces.

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Date

December 14, 2026

Time

2:00 p.m.

What you can expect: 

  • LogZ Explorer at a glance: Concept, use cases and interaction between Beta LogZ and Visual Studio Code 

  • Job logs directly in VS Code: Access job output from the familiar development environment 

  • Development without context switching: Reduce switching between the development environment and mainframe interfaces 

  • Live demo and exchange of experience: See LogZ Explorer in practical use and discuss your questions 

Target audience: 

  • Mainframe developers using Visual Studio Code 

  • Beta LogZ users 

  • Technical professionals looking to connect modern development environments with established mainframe processes 

Speakers

Stephan Nickel
Stephan Nickel
Product Manager, Beta Systems

Stephan Nickel is Product Manager for Beta LogZ at Beta Systems. His many years of mainframe experience go back to his time before joining Beta Systems, when he worked with mainframes from the user side himself. This means he understands the requirements not only from a product perspective, but also from practical day-to-day experience.