Data Center Strategies for the CIO
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Which Linux distro is most mainframe worthy
Which Linux distro is the best choice for the mainframe?
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Can batch-compiled COBOL programs run in CICS?
CICS expert Robert Harris offers advice on running batch-compiled COBOL programs in CICS environment.
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Accessing an ESDS file that's open to CICS
Advice on accessing an ESDS file that is open to CICS for update from a batch COBOL program.
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VSAM CISIZE setting override change in z/OS V1.3
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Accessing the CICS DASD log by the backup OS/390 system
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Generating UUIDs in a CICS regions
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Getting BLOBs from DB2
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Can you run Linux on bare metal on the mainframe?
Running Linux on bare metal on the mainframe.
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Getting started on Linux on the mainframe
Are there any good information sources that explain the basics of Linux on the mainframe? I am interested in learning more about Linux on the mainframe and its capabilities, but the concepts are ve...
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CICS and transaction IDs
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Losing EIB information
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Negotiating a contract
Expert Jeff Gordon explains how to negotiate for the best deal.
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Can vendor ROI analyses be trusted?
We often don't have time to do our own ROI analyses so we rely a lot on vendors to help. Can vendor ROI analyses be trusted?
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Data center budget: Funding your data center
One of our readers is having trouble convincing the big wigs that the data center needs a serious make over. See what advice expert Charles King came up with for data center funding.
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FM-200
Expert Lance Harry answers all of your questions about FM200 in the data center.
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How can we design a scalable data center?
Is there a rule of thumb to size the square footage for a new data center that is cost effective for at least another 10 years? If not, what are the major factors that we need to put into considera...
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The most important trend in data center business
What do you think is the most important trend in data center business?
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Intelligent data center cabling and Sarbanes-Oxley
What benefits, if any, would a end-to-end intelligent cabling solution for data center connectivity provide to companies with regards to Sarbanes-Oxley?
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How important are isolated grounds?
My facilities manger doesn't think I need isolated grounds in my data center. I thought they were necessary for high-performance hardware. How do I convince him I need them?
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What is the kVA/rack limit?
According to the latest studies, power consumption per rack is increasing. What do you think about a boundary (or limit) in kVA...
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OpenFlow requires compliant hardware, software
An OpenFlow deployment requires switches and a controller that conform to the OpenFlow protocol, but interoperability is not guaranteed.
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Who controls the OpenFlow specification?
Developed by OpenFlow.org in 2011, the member-supported OpenFlow specification could significantly affect future data center networking procedures.
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What does OpenFlow mean for your data center?
The OpenFlow protocol helps push packets more efficiently as an increasing number of workloads try to fit through network pipes.
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