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Traditional mainframe technology isn’t holding still
The idea of the mainframe is changing, new technologies are being implemented to keep pace if increasing workloads. Slideshow
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Envisioning the future of mainframe technology
Traditional mainframe systems will continue to have advantages over x86 platforms, but with similarities between the two increasing, it is possible they will likely converge. Slideshow
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Is the software mainframe metaphor apt, or off?
The increasing abilities of x86-based cloud computing are impressive, but is the "software mainframe" metaphor relevant? Q&A
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Traditional mainframe vs. x86: Cautionary statements on the future
Several factors could delay, or even halt, the move toward x86, from traditional mainframe architectures over the next decade. Q&A
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The ‘lumpy cloud’ of the future
What does the future of cloud computing hold for traditional mainframe architectures, and are x86 scale-out systems the way of the future? Q&A
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Mainframe technology in 2011 and beyond: A Q&A
Two industry experts discuss technologies and advancements that affect mainframe systems today, along with the importance of symposiums in showcasing this mainframe technology. Q&A
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Mainframe year in review 2010
The mainframe had a busy year in 2010: IBM rolled out its next-generation zEnterprise and Big Blue continued its legal scuffle with Neon Enterprise Software. Year in Review
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Gartner Data Center Conference 2010 coverage
Check out our coverage of Gartner's 2010 Data Center Conference, including the latest on data center infrastructure and cloud computing, unified computing, and IBM's zBX. Special Report
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Modernizing mainframe applications: Why and how
Learn how a mainframe application modernization strategy lowers costs and adds flexibility that can put your organization at a competitive advantage. Tip series
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Share's Austin 2009 conference coverage
SearchDataCenter.com covers the Share mainframe user group's spring conference in Austin, Texas, straight from the show floor. Special Report
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IBM welcomes Windows to zEnterprise mainframe family
As promised, IBM will support Windows Server as part of its zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension, or zBX. News | 09 Nov 2011
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Mainframe shops hang on–for now
Connecting mainframe databases to the Web is nice, but mainframers want more. News | 19 Sep 2011
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IBM zEnterprise 114: Hot or not?
Will the zEnterprise 114 appeal to IT pros in mainframe shops that run new workloads or hard-core mainframe traditionalists? News | 12 Jul 2011
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IBM launches mainframe job board: News in brief
Mainframe pros get a new source for System z jobs, and other data center news. News | 13 Jun 2011
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IBM promises Windows on mainframe: News in brief
IBM will support Microsoft Windows and Linux running in its zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension this calendar year. News | 26 Apr 2011
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Not so fast: IBM pushes mainframe toward the cloud
Big Blue moves mainframes forward with cloud technologies and incorporates x86 server compatibility. News | 23 Mar 2011
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Traditional mainframe, meet the x86 'software mainframe'
X86 server virtualization is developing features similar to the traditional mainframe, and the distributed systems and mainframe worlds are drawing closer together in the cloud. News | 23 Mar 2011
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IBM adds WebSphere to zBX repertoire: News in brief
IBM qualifies WebSphere for its zEnterprise caboose, AMD cranks the Opteron 6100 clock, and HP offers soup-to-nuts data center build-out services. News | 16 Feb 2011
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SUSE zLinux shops unfazed by Novell Attachmate deal
Mainframe shops running SUSE as their zLinux distribution will wait to see in what direction new ownership takes the platform. News | 15 Dec 2010
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Mainframers meet zEnterprise with wait-and-see approach
IBM's new big iron, zEnterprise, piqued some mainframe users' interest at Boston's Share conference on Monday, but not for managing distributed infrastructure. Article | 04 Aug 2010
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Punch up database performance by reorganizing data
A well-timed mainframe database reorg can result in much improved response. Tip
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Revitalize mainframe storage performance with VSAM
The traditional VSAM storage tactic sees renewed use as mainframe virtualization grows. Tip
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Top data center technologies to watch in 2012: Advisory Board Q&A
IT professionals should watch for a wealth of emerging hardware and facilities technologies in 2012. Tip
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Examining the IBM z114 mainframe
Lower cost and simpler configurations belie a versatile and efficient business-class machine in the IBM z114 mainframe. Tip
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Examining CICS TS 4.2 event processing improvements
IBM’s CICS TS 4.2 offers many improvements to event processing that can help system programmers, such as a better-quality editor and the ability to emit events for state changes. Tip
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Considering open source software for mainframes
Administers struggling to keep costs down can turn to emulators or open source software for mainframes to curtail some expenses. Tip
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Transaction and database management on z/OS mainframe systems
Transaction and database management tools for mainframe systems, such as CICS, IMS and DB2, have been around for decades, but have evolved over the years to fit the needs of enterprise customers. Tip
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Seven things you should know about mainframe systems
Vendors are continuing to invest in mainframe platforms, but should you do the same? Find out why mainframe systems still deserve some serious consideration. Tip
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CICS and Service Component Architecture
CICS’ support for Service Component Architecture enhances application portability and reuse. Tip
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New CICS TS 4.2 features to note
IBM’s CICS TS 4.2 has expanded event processing capabilities, important performance improvements and additional storage support compared to the previous version. Tip
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Troubleshooting mainframe to Linux FTP
Programming expert Mark Zelden offers some coding help to a user trying to FTP files from the mainframe to a Linux OS. Ask the Expert
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COBOL program that will run in z/OS and open in MS-Word
I want to write a COBOL program that will run in z/OS and create a sequential file that can then be FTP'd to a network drive and opened with MS-Word (MS-Office 2003) as a fully formatted Word document with page headers, tables, and paragraphs. Help? Ask the Expert
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Which Linux distro is most mainframe worthy
Which Linux distro is the best choice for the mainframe? Ask the Expert
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Running Linux on the bare metal, part 2
In your response to the person who asked you about running LINUX bare on a mainframe, it seemed to be that you politely understated the case. I know very little about Linux, but I thought running "bare" also included having to code all of your own in... Ask the Expert
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Can you run Linux on bare metal on the mainframe?
Running Linux on bare metal on the mainframe. Ask the Expert
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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 very new to me. Ask the Expert
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IBM Roadrunner
Roadrunner is the fastest supercomputer in the world, twice as fast as Blue Gene and six times as fast as any of the other current supercomputers. IBM developed Roadrunner for the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. (Continued...) Word
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hard drive overwriter
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z990 (T-Rex)
The z990, also known by its code name T-Rex, is a 64-bit mainframe computer from IBM that contains 32 processors, together capable of executing approximately 9,000 million instructions per second (MIPS), nearly three times the processing power... Word
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job
In certain computer operating systems, a job is the unit of work that a computer operator gives to the operating system. Word
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ESCON (Enterprise Systems Connection)
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screen scraping
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Helene Armitage keynote address at Share conference, San Jose, 2008
This video features the keynote address of Helene Armitage of IBM, who delivered her keynote address at the Share user group conference in San Jose in August 2008. Key topics include cloud computing and virtualization. Video
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Punch up database performance by reorganizing data
A well-timed mainframe database reorg can result in much improved response. Tip
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Revitalize mainframe storage performance with VSAM
The traditional VSAM storage tactic sees renewed use as mainframe virtualization grows. Tip
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Five questions on Linux and z/VM OS for mainframes
Mainframe expert and z/VM systems programmer sees continued growth for Linux in evolving mainframe environments. Feature
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Top data center technologies to watch in 2012: Advisory Board Q&A
IT professionals should watch for a wealth of emerging hardware and facilities technologies in 2012. Tip
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IBM welcomes Windows to zEnterprise mainframe family
As promised, IBM will support Windows Server as part of its zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension, or zBX. News
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Examining the IBM z114 mainframe
Lower cost and simpler configurations belie a versatile and efficient business-class machine in the IBM z114 mainframe. Tip
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Examining CICS TS 4.2 event processing improvements
IBM’s CICS TS 4.2 offers many improvements to event processing that can help system programmers, such as a better-quality editor and the ability to emit events for state changes. Tip
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Mainframe shops hang on–for now
Connecting mainframe databases to the Web is nice, but mainframers want more. News
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Considering open source software for mainframes
Administers struggling to keep costs down can turn to emulators or open source software for mainframes to curtail some expenses. Tip
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Transaction and database management on z/OS mainframe systems
Transaction and database management tools for mainframe systems, such as CICS, IMS and DB2, have been around for decades, but have evolved over the years to fit the needs of enterprise customers. Tip
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About Mainframe Linux, IBM System z
New applications for the mainframe have emerged, adding depth to mainframe computing power. Check out our tutorials and news on Linux and SOA on the mainframe.