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July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21
IBM z/OS V2.5 integrates mainframes with hybrid clouds, AI

Bringing mainframes deeper into the hybrid cloud mix, IBM delivered an updated version of z/OS that makes it easier for IT pros to modernize applications and improve security.
July 02, 2021 02 Jul'21
Whitehurst out as IBM president amid executive changes

Top executives leading IBM have moved, including IBM president Jim Whitehurst, and the company has added a new face to its systems business, recruited from HPE.
May 11, 2021 11 May'21
IBM hangs its hopes on hybrid clouds, AI to revive growth

After a decade of stagnant growth, IBM is betting all of its chips that hybrid clouds, new partnerships and AI will catapult it to a more competitive position.
May 06, 2021 06 May'21
IBM's 2 nanometer CPU roadmap heats up chip manufacturer race

IBM continues its push to be more competitive in the chip manufacturer competition, showing off its first 2 nanometer chip expected to boost performance of its Power and Z series mainframes by 40%.

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VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method )

VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) is a file management system for IBM's larger operating systems now called z/OS. Continue Reading
JCL (job control language)

JCL (job control language) is a language for describing jobs (units of work) to the MVS, OS/390, and VSE operating systems, which run on IBM's S/390 large server (mainframe) computers. Continue Reading
job

In certain computer operating systems, a job is the unit of work that a computer operator gives to the operating system. Continue Reading

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What admins should know about Microsoft Windows Terminal

There's a new terminal that puts a different spin on the traditional command-line tools used by Windows administrators with extensive functionality and customization options. Continue Reading
Don't count out IBM virtualization on the Z platform

A mainframe can house hundreds of thousands of VMs and a wide range of workloads. Also, IBM Z provides virtualization management via Dynamic Partition Manager and Wave for z/VM. Continue Reading
Select the best server for your data center

Rack, blade and mainframe servers provide many benefits to data centers. Learn the ins and outs of each as well as what products are available in this dynamic market. Continue Reading

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5 considerations for proper mainframe decommissioning

As organizations decide to retire mainframe systems, admins should develop a plan that addresses application migration, program replatforming, data security and hardware removal. Continue Reading
How mainframe maintenance intersects with x86 server upkeep

Mainframe maintenance overlaps with some x86 server upkeep tasks. Patching and storage management play a role in keeping mainframes up to date. Continue Reading
Build a resilient mainframe system with redundancy, automation

To ensure your mainframe is fault-tolerant, resilient and ready to support a growing number of apps, follow these best practices for hardware allocation, automation and more. Continue Reading

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Optimize mainframe processor performance with vertical polarization

To increase mainframe processor capacity and speed, IBM turned to vertical polarization. Learn how to take advantage of it through a feature called HiperDispatch. Continue Reading
Mainframe capacity planning takes on unpredictable workloads

An extension of Capacity Provisioning Manager into the hardware eases mainframe capacity planning headaches. Continue Reading
Thread safety isn't the only way to boost mainframe performance

Thread safety boosts the performance of DB2 and other mainframe apps, but could unnecessarily complicate code. Continue Reading