Data Center Strategies for the CIO
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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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Getting work onto zIIP processors
IBM zIIP processors are a great idea in theory, but there are quite a few obstacles to overcome when managing zIIP workloads. Tip