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Changes to z/OS 1.13 help Java adoption and boost mainframe capacity
Updates to zFS, better Java performance and tweaks to z/OSMF make IBM's z/OS 1.13 a solid release for developers. Tip
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Basic Assembler Language (BAL)
BAL (Basic Assembler Language) is a version of IBM's assembler language (sometimes called assembly language) for its System/360 and System/370 mainframe operating system. Definition
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data center infrastructure efficiency (DCIE)
Data center infrastructure efficiency (DCIE) is a metric used to determine the energy efficiency of a data center. The metric, which is expressed as a percentage, is calculated by dividing IT equipment power by total facility power. (Continued...) Definition
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Analyze MXG mainframe performance data with Excel
Mainframe administrators can analyze a report from the MXG software suite by importing the information in Excel. Tip
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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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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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Accelerate the mainframe testing and application development process
By going small, companies can lighten the application development process to roll out rapid changes and keep up with demanding market pressure. Tip
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Understanding and using IMS SOAP Web services
SOA message exchange works with IMS transaction processors to keep mainframes on the leading edge of service delivery. Tip
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CICS mainframe storage protection
Mainframe storage protection can help prevent storage overlays that can corrupt data or wreck a CICS region. 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