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White Papers
Moving Mainframe Applications to Windows: Considering the Options to Preserve, Translate, or Rewrite
Feb 2008
The paper aims to raise awareness of the available software solutions that can be used to move mainframe language applications to the Windows operating system, and to indicate additional...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Mass Distributed Server Consolidation: System z Mainframe Linux-on-z/VM Extreme Virtualization Far Outclasses Over-Hyped x86/x64 Approaches
Feb 2008
This paper reviews the scale-out, distributed server proliferation catastrophe, and looks at why IT infrastructure optimization is now a business imperative. It evaluates the role of...
Provided by Software Strategies
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White Papers
Fujitsu Lays Foundation for Virtual Infrastructures
Sep 2007
Fujitsu brings a unique perspective to the growing market for virtualization solutions, derived from its long experience with mainframes, its leading-edge blade server technology, and its balanced...
Provided by Ideas International
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Whitepapers
Introduction to Data on System z
Mar 2008
The data sources covered in this paper were chosen based on their presence in customer environments. Although some of these data sources are not necessarily growing, they do exist in current day...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Extending the IBM HTTP Server for z/OS
Mar 2008
IBM HTTP Server (IHS) is a web server based on the Apache Software Foundation's Apache HTTP Server that runs on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows NT, and z/OS. This paper described how to...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
SSL Options in WebSphere for z/OS V6.1
Mar 2008
WebSphere for z/OS Version 6.1 underwent a major change in the way in which inbound IIOP and HTTP requests are handled by the WebSphere Application Server Control Region. Specifically, the native...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
WebSphere Process Server/WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus for z/OS V6.1: Network Deployment Configuration Lab
Mar 2008
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), a software application server, is the flagship product within IBM's WebSphere brand. WAS is built using open standards such as Java EE, XML, and Web...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Running IBM System z at High CPU Utilization
Nov 2007
One of the strengths of the System z platform is the ability to run processors at high utilization. By design, many System z customers consistently run their processors at 90+% busy for extended...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
SAP Application Server Consolidation on IBM System z: Opportunity, Metrics, and Case Studies
Jan 2008
SAP customers never run just one SAP system - they run many. Part of the reason is that each production SAP system is part of a "flock" of SAP systems with associated non-production systems. These...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Enabling the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Interface to the Tivoli Enterprise Portal
Dec 2007
Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS version 8.3 gives operators and job schedulers the ability to view the status of important batch work from within the IBM Tivoli Monitoring Tivoli Enterprise...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS TCP/IP Connection Support
Dec 2007
Now one can connect TWS for z/OS components using TCP/IP. This means that the Controller, Tracker, Data Store, and Remote Dialog & PIF no longer need to use SNA (VTAM & APPC) for off SYSPLEX...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Series Copy Export Function User's Guide Version 1.1
Dec 2007
The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Series is the latest in the line of tape virtualization products that has revolutionized the way mainframe customers utilize their tape resources. One of the...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
IBM System z Software Performance: Large Memory Performance Studies
Dec 2007
Reducing DASD I/O and keeping data in memory, close to the actual processing unit, has long been proven to have measurable performance value. It just makes sense to avoid extraneous CPU time and...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
The z/OS SOA Scenario Testing Project: A Detailed Experience Report
Dec 2007
The purpose of the z/OS SOA Scenario Testing project was to provide a fundamental "proof point" for a SOA solution on z/OS for a single realization; demonstrating the inherent value the z/OS...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
z/VM Large Memory: Linux on System z
Dec 2007
Both z/VM 5.2 and z/VM 5.3 were able to handle the scenario with a relatively large amount of physical memory (80 GB) and the use of twice as much virtual memory than physically available (memory...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Performance and Scalability of a Large OLTP Workload With DB2 9 for System z on Linux
Dec 2007
This paper demonstrates data server scalability for DB2 9 running on IBM System z with Linux. It captures the best practices for deploying IBM DB2 9 for mission critical OnLine Transaction...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
A Synopsis of System z Crypto Hardware
Dec 2007
The IBM System z cryptographic hardware provides a rich array of encryption capabilities. The functionality available depends on the specific platform and the hardware that has been installed....
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Hidden Gems: Little Known Features of WebSphere Application Server on z/OS
Nov 2007
During the development of WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, sometimes small, useful functions are added to the product without much fanfare or publicity. This paper looks more closely at some...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Performance of a webApp.secure Environment
Nov 2007
webScurity Inc.'s webApp.secure protects Web application servers from Internet attacks. Providing webApp.secure in the IBM System z environment ensures that once the application stream is...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
SMF Recording With MVS Logger
Nov 2007
Many z/OS customers have begun to suffer from an overload of data provided by the System Management Facility (SMF). As the systems have grown ever faster and larger, doing more and more work...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Integrating Tivoli NetView for z/OS With the IBM Tivoli Enterprise Portal Server
Nov 2007
Tivoli NetView for z/OS provides functions that enable it to participate in TCP socket applications, acting as a client or server. This allows further integration of NetView management...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Version 6.1: Moving an App to WebSphere z/OS
Oct 2007
Over the last several years, many applications have been moved from WebSphere running on a distributed platform (Windows, UNIX, Linux) to WebSphere Application Server on z/OS. Most move up to z/OS...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
PeopleSoft Enterprise Payroll 8.9 Using DB2 V9 for z/OS on an IBM z Platform
Jun 2008
There were two objectives of this benchmark project. The first was to exercise the DB2 V9 z/OS code with the standard Large Model PeopleSoft Payroll workload. The second objective, which was of...
Provided by IBM
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Case Studies
Manufacturer Gains Confidence From Expert Guidance and Embraces IT Overhaul
Mar 2008
Furniture manufacturer American of Martinsville relied on a 28-year-old mainframe system to run its business. The company needed a change but didn't know what was possible with new technologies....
Provided by Microsoft Tips
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Whitepapers
Insight and Outlook, Part 11: The Resurgence of the Mainframe - Reassess the Mainframe as the Center of Your Business Management System
Mar 2008
IBM has seen growth in its System z mainframe business for six of the last nine quarters, according to IBM quarterly earnings statements. A curious, possibly surprising development, eh? Midsize...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
z/OS 1.8 Coupling Facility Resource Management Performance Enhancements
Jun 2007
The ability to have surviving systems recover rapidly for a failed system, and to recover Coupling Facility (CF) structures after a failure are key elements to achieving high availability in the...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Starting the DMGR on a Different MVS Image
Nov 2007
The purpose of this paper is to explain how to start the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V6 Deployment Manager on an MVS image different from the one on which it was originally built. The...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Planning Considerations for HiperDispatch Mode
Apr 2008
For all levels of z/OS, a TCB or SRB may be dispatched on any logical processor of the type required (standard, zAAP or zIIP). A unit of work starts on one logical processor and subsequently may...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
SAS Data Integration Server Performance on IBM Mainframe Running z/OS
Mar 2008
SAS and IBM have begun a series of performance test efforts of SAS products on z/OS. The SAS Data Integration benchmarking scenario results highlighted in this paper. The SAS Data Integration...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Configuration Options for Handling Application Dispatch Timeouts
Apr 2008
In the WebSphere environment, the application servers must cope with a variety of work requests. In normal operations, the servers handle the beans, servlets, and other the types of application...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
WebSphere Process Server/WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus for z/OS V6.1 Network Deployment Configuration Lab
Apr 2008
This paper provides customization that allows the user to execute it in own environment. The detailed script takes the user through the various manual steps needed to complete a Network Deployment...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
DB2 9 and z/OS XML System Services Synergy Update
Mar 2008
DB2 9 is a hybrid data server with integrated pureXML technology to natively manage XML data with unprecedented reliability, availability, scalability and performance. DB2 9 pureXML exploits z/OS...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
IBM Tivoli Asset Discovery for System z/OS - Removing the Pain from Mainframe
Oct 2011
IBM's System z mainframe solutions have defined the highest levels and benefits of enterprise class computing for virtually their entire history.
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Sizing Server Platforms To Meet ERP Requirements
Oct 2011
This Intel paper analyzes the effects of various factors on the utilization of the primary server resources: compute, memory and I/O. The analysis shows that 4-socket servers, which provide...
Provided by IBM
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: XFRAME: Powerful Tools for Legacy Modernization by HTWC (Level 200)
Apr 2008
Modernization of previous mainframe applications and data is a key strategic issue in today's corporate IT environment. This webcast presents an overview of XFRAME, a powerful mainframe migration...
Provided by Microsoft Tips
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Resource Center
IBM Enterprise Modernization Sandbox for System z: "Tinker and Test"
Feb 2008
Fun practical scenarios guided by self-paced exercises. Integrate, test, and deploy mainframe applications in a live test environment. Evaluate IBM Enterprise Modernization solutions for System z...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
In New zEnterprise™ System Era, IBM z/OSProblem Determination Tool Suite LeadsAgain - as ISVs Up Games
Oct 2011
It's been a good couple of years for the mainframe generation, in particular for IBM®. Offering huge performance gains, System z® revenue grew by 69% in Q4 2011-the best in a decade....
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
System z Howard Rubin Video
Oct 2011
Selecting the right mainframe platform can massively reduce costs in both technical and raw business terms. Watch the "System z® Howard Rubin Video" and see how this platform offers returns...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Consolidating security across platforms with IBM System z
Oct 2011
Organizations today are facing formidable IT security challenges, and the increasingly complex infrastructures and diverse platforms found in today's computer centers aren't making things any...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
The Bathwick Group White Paper
Oct 2011
x86-based systems are generally favored for their cost-effectiveness. But when it comes to certain applications and IO-intensive processes, it's simply not that case. Read the white paper and see...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
NHLM Virtualisation
Jun 2009
This Intel whitepaper examines how server virtualization is helping IT organizations improve data centre productivity in fundamental ways. It shows how you can consolidate multiple operating...
Provided by Intel
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White Papers
Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series - An Intelligent Approach to IT Challenges
Jun 2009
This paper looks at how, in many organizations, IT infrastructure has begun to constrain business efficiency and growth. However, IT infrastructure is actually limiting IT from investing in...
Provided by Intel
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White Papers
Automated Energy Efficiency for the Intelligent Business
Jun 2009
Efficiency is emerging as a major tool to extend the life of existing data centers and ensure that new data centers will deliver the highest ROI. This whitepaper looks at how The Intel Xeon...
Provided by Intel
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Case Studies
Students at Major University Rely on the Google Search Appliance to Rapidly Plan Course Schedules on the Web
Apr 2008
Founded in 1857, Illinois State University was the first public university in the state and is one of the Midwest's oldest institutions of higher education. The University was looking for a way to...
Provided by Google
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Whitepapers
IBM System x: Enterprise Servers in the New Enterprise DataCenter
Jun 2009
Virtualization changes everything! Once you start to virtualize your servers and storage, you will find that you can enjoy a higher degree of server utilization and simpler, more comprehensive...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Virtualization strategy for mid-sized businesses
Jun 2009
Virtualization of business applications allows IT operations in companies of all sizes to reduce costs, improve IT services and manage risk. The most dramatic cost savings are the result of...
Provided by IBM
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Case Studies
R.L. Polk & Co. Improves Performance and Reduces Costs With Grid Computing
Sep 2008
R.L Polk & Co. has served the automotive industry since 1922, providing a variety of analytical and statistical data services. R.L. Polk realized it needed to make a change to preserve its...
Provided by Oracle
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White Papers
Hitachi Universal Storage PlatformV FICON Express 4 Mainframe Systems Performance: A Performance Brief
Feb 2009
The performance results presented just demonstrates how the fourth generation of Universal Star Network Crossbar switch architecture has been built to scale and perform in the most demanding...
Provided by Hitachi Data Systems
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White Papers
Hitachi Universal Storage PlatformV FICON Express 4 Mainframe Systems Performance
Feb 2009
The performance results presented above demonstrate how the fourth generation of Universal Star Network Crossbar switch architecture has been built to scale and perform in the most demanding...
Provided by Hitachi Data Systems
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Whitepapers
Deploying a Mainframe Virtual Tape Solution: Planning and Design Considerations for EMC DLm4080
Apr 2008
This white paper describes planning and design considerations for implementing EMC DLm4080 in a mainframe production environment It includes topology, tape analysis, and design considerations as...
Provided by EMC
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Whitepapers
DB2 on z/OS and Single Round-Trip J0 With Performance Enhancements in EMC Enginuity 5772+
Jan 2008
The SRDFS single round-trip enhancement can reduce latency in an SRDFS Fibre Channel environment based on distance and size of the I/O. This reduction improves response time for I/O. by decreasing...
Provided by EMC
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Whitepapers
Best Practices for Nondisruptive Tiering Via EMC Symmetrix Virtual LUN
Apr 2009
Virtual LUN technology, enhanced with Enginuity 874 for the Symmetrix V-Max Series, enables transparent, nondisruptive data mobility among storage tiers within the same array and between RAID...
Provided by EMC
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Whitepapers
A Consolidation, Virtualization and Power Study on the IBM System z10
Jun 2008
As the cost of power grows significantly and data centers start to need more power than they have available, consolidation and virtualization become important energy management strategies for...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Migrating SMF From Data Set Recording to Log Stream Logging
Jul 2008
Beginning with z/OS V1R9, the System Management Facility (SMF) can be configured to use System Logger to write records to log streams. This paper gives an overview of the benefits of migrating SMF...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Performance, Agility, and Cost Savings: IBM SDK5 and SDK6 on System z
Aug 2008
The adoption of Java on mainframes continues to grow. As such, IBM has invested heavily in its SDK technology on System z. With SDK5 and SDK6, the IBM JVM was re-engineered, providing a...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Introduction to Hiperdispatch Management Mode With z101
Sep 2008
HiperDispatch was introduced with IBM's z10 server, and is available (via PTFs) on z/OS V1R7, z/OS V1R8, and z/OS V1R9. HiperDispatch was designed to minimize the z10 hardware performance...
Provided by Computer Management Sciences
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Whitepapers
Go Green with IBM System x Servers and Intel Xeon Processors
Apr 2009
By "going green" with energy-efficient IBM® System x™ servers featuring Intel® Xeon® processors, you can win back control of your IT budget—and win the battle with data center power constraints.
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
IBM System x Virtualization Solutions
Apr 2009
System x enterprise servers leverage decades of IBM development and virtualization expertise to give you a proven foundation for your virtualized environment. They're highly scalable, and designed...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Maximize the Business Value of Datacenters
Apr 2009
"Combining the strengths of the quadcore Intel Xeon processor, the IBM eX4 technology, and VMware Infrastructure software, organizations can virtualize x86 servers to transform enterprise-class...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Do more with what you have: Virtualization transforms storage management
Apr 2009
"Taking a comprehensive approach to simplifying IT can reduce complexity and lower costs, transforming IT infrastructures into more agile operations that can bring strategic advantages to the...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Comparing Two- and Four- Socket Platforms for Server Virtulisation
Apr 2009
Intel IT compared the performance of two and four processor-socket servers with Intel quad-core processors in a virtualized environment. Our results showed that for memory capacity-limited...
Provided by IBM
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Webcasts
Rationalize, Optimize, Modernize - Getting the Most From Your Mainframe Assets
Jan 2009
Legacy systems play a vital role within today's IT organizations. They contain critical business knowledge and domain expertise, which companies cannot afford to lose. The presenters of this...
Provided by Compuware
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Exploring a Successful Modernization Project From Mainframe to .NET (Level 200)
Feb 2009
In a challenging economic environment, it is more critical than ever for companies to make their IT budgets stretch as far as they can. Companies like Crystal Cruises are finding that they no...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Disaster Recovery: A Mainframe Perspective
Jul 2008
Well-planned business continuity and disaster recovery plans and capabilities are critical to organizations operating in 24x7 environments. Avoiding any disruption to operations is a priority for...
Provided by Hitachi Data Systems
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White Papers
Oracle ONE - News for Midsize Organizations: How to Keep Your Costs Under Control
Jan 2009
Midsize companies have their size and agility on their side. To make the most of your agility advantage against larger competitors, streamlining your processes is one of the best steps you can...
Provided by Oracle
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White Papers
Taneja Group: Next-Gen Fibre Channel Storage Systems Market Forecast
Oct 2007
The Fibre Channel storage market is undergoing significant architectural and technological transition as end user purchasing criteria shift to emphasize price-performance, energy efficiency,...
Provided by 3PAR
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White Papers
10 Gigabit Ethernet Technology Overview and Applications for Enterprise Data Centres
Oct 2008
This Technology Brief is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the evolution of Ethernet, and then focuses on 10 Gigabit Ethernet and related transceiver and cabling technologies. The...
Provided by BLADE Network Technologies, Inc.
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Webcasts
Customer-Managed Evolution
Jul 2008
With the IBM announcement of the new System z10, the economic, environmental, and performance advantages of FICON are clearer than ever. This webcast unveils an important new strategy for...
Provided by Cisco Systems
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Presentations
Virtualised Web Hosting featuring the Quad Core AMD Opteron Processor
Aug 2008
This short video profiles the role that AMD plays within Rackspace's 40,000 servers across the globe, with virtualised web hosting that delivers energy savings and flexible, scalable ease-of-use.
Provided by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
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White Papers
The Role of the x86 Processors in the Virtualized, Energy-Contstrained Datacentre
Nov 2008
This IDC White Paper analyzes the latest technology and market developments in the x86 server space, which has been significantly impacted by the spread of virtualization solutions and the rise of...
Provided by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
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Case Studies
Currency Exchange Service Chooses Windows High-Performance Computing Over Mainframe
Jul 2008
A simple, personal computer-based technology solution was enough to get No1 Currency off the ground but, as the company's business soared, it thought it needed a pricey, high-maintenance mainframe...
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Selecting System z Operating Environments: Linux or z/OS?
Jun 2008
This paper provides an introduction to the multi-OS mainframe environment and helps one select whether to deploy workloads to z/OS or Linux on System z. Using customer scenarios based on various...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Administrator's Reference for z/OS - Installation Prerequisite & Maintenance Implementation
Jan 2008
This whitepaper focuses mainly on the high-level overview of Installation prerequisite and maintenance implementation of z/OS system Administrator's perspective. The paper will be useful for...
Provided by Tippit
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Webcasts
Microsoft Webcast: Infosys and Microsoft Present: Modernizing From Mainframes to Next-Generation IT Systems (Level 100)
Jul 2008
In a flattening world, agile companies will succeed because their underlying IT systems can rapidly adapt to changing business priorities. Companies are moving towards Software as a Service (SaaS)...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Introduction to HiperDispatch Management Mode with z10
Apr 2008
HiperDispatch was introduced with IBM's z10 server, and is available (via PTFs) on z/OS V1R7, z/OS V1R8, and z/OS V1R9. HiperDispatch was designed to (1) minimize the z10 hardware performance...
Provided by CPExpert
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Resource Center
IBM Enterprise Modernization Sandbox for System z: "Tinker and Test"
Feb 2008
Fun practical scenarios guided by self-paced exercises. Integrate, test, and deploy mainframe applications in a live test environment. Evaluate IBM Enterprise Modernization solutions for System z...
Provided by IBM
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: XFRAME: Powerful Tools for Legacy Modernization by HTWC (Level 200)
Apr 2008
Modernization of previous mainframe applications and data is a key strategic issue in today's corporate IT environment. This webcast presents an overview of XFRAME, a powerful mainframe migration...
Provided by Microsoft Tips
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Whitepapers
DB2 9 and z/OS XML System Services Synergy Update
Mar 2008
DB2 9 is a hybrid data server with integrated pureXML technology to natively manage XML data with unprecedented reliability, availability, scalability and performance. DB2 9 pureXML exploits z/OS...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
WebSphere Process Server/WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus for z/OS V6.1 Network Deployment Configuration Lab
Apr 2008
This paper provides customization that allows the user to execute it in own environment. The detailed script takes the user through the various manual steps needed to complete a Network Deployment...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Configuration Options for Handling Application Dispatch Timeouts
Apr 2008
In the WebSphere environment, the application servers must cope with a variety of work requests. In normal operations, the servers handle the beans, servlets, and other the types of application...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
WebSphere Process Server/WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus for z/OS V6.1: Network Deployment Configuration Lab
Mar 2008
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), a software application server, is the flagship product within IBM's WebSphere brand. WAS is built using open standards such as Java EE, XML, and Web...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Running IBM System z at High CPU Utilization
Nov 2007
One of the strengths of the System z platform is the ability to run processors at high utilization. By design, many System z customers consistently run their processors at 90+% busy for extended...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
SAP Application Server Consolidation on IBM System z: Opportunity, Metrics, and Case Studies
Jan 2008
SAP customers never run just one SAP system - they run many. Part of the reason is that each production SAP system is part of a "flock" of SAP systems with associated non-production systems. These...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Enabling the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Interface to the Tivoli Enterprise Portal
Dec 2007
Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS version 8.3 gives operators and job schedulers the ability to view the status of important batch work from within the IBM Tivoli Monitoring Tivoli Enterprise...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS TCP/IP Connection Support
Dec 2007
Now one can connect TWS for z/OS components using TCP/IP. This means that the Controller, Tracker, Data Store, and Remote Dialog & PIF no longer need to use SNA (VTAM & APPC) for off SYSPLEX...
Provided by IBM
-
Whitepapers
IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Series Copy Export Function User's Guide Version 1.1
Dec 2007
The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 Series is the latest in the line of tape virtualization products that has revolutionized the way mainframe customers utilize their tape resources. One of the...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
IBM System z Software Performance: Large Memory Performance Studies
Dec 2007
Reducing DASD I/O and keeping data in memory, close to the actual processing unit, has long been proven to have measurable performance value. It just makes sense to avoid extraneous CPU time and...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
The z/OS SOA Scenario Testing Project: A Detailed Experience Report
Dec 2007
The purpose of the z/OS SOA Scenario Testing project was to provide a fundamental "proof point" for a SOA solution on z/OS for a single realization; demonstrating the inherent value the z/OS...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
z/VM Large Memory: Linux on System z
Dec 2007
Both z/VM 5.2 and z/VM 5.3 were able to handle the scenario with a relatively large amount of physical memory (80 GB) and the use of twice as much virtual memory than physically available (memory...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Performance and Scalability of a Large OLTP Workload With DB2 9 for System z on Linux
Dec 2007
This paper demonstrates data server scalability for DB2 9 running on IBM System z with Linux. It captures the best practices for deploying IBM DB2 9 for mission critical OnLine Transaction...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
A Synopsis of System z Crypto Hardware
Dec 2007
The IBM System z cryptographic hardware provides a rich array of encryption capabilities. The functionality available depends on the specific platform and the hardware that has been installed....
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Hidden Gems: Little Known Features of WebSphere Application Server on z/OS
Nov 2007
During the development of WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, sometimes small, useful functions are added to the product without much fanfare or publicity. This paper looks more closely at some...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Performance of a webApp.secure Environment
Nov 2007
webScurity Inc.'s webApp.secure protects Web application servers from Internet attacks. Providing webApp.secure in the IBM System z environment ensures that once the application stream is...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
SMF Recording With MVS Logger
Nov 2007
Many z/OS customers have begun to suffer from an overload of data provided by the System Management Facility (SMF). As the systems have grown ever faster and larger, doing more and more work...
Provided by IBM
-
Whitepapers
Integrating Tivoli NetView for z/OS With the IBM Tivoli Enterprise Portal Server
Nov 2007
Tivoli NetView for z/OS provides functions that enable it to participate in TCP socket applications, acting as a client or server. This allows further integration of NetView management...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Version 6.1: Moving an App to WebSphere z/OS
Oct 2007
Over the last several years, many applications have been moved from WebSphere running on a distributed platform (Windows, UNIX, Linux) to WebSphere Application Server on z/OS. Most move up to z/OS...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
PeopleSoft Enterprise Payroll 8.9 Using DB2 V9 for z/OS on an IBM z Platform
Jun 2008
There were two objectives of this benchmark project. The first was to exercise the DB2 V9 z/OS code with the standard Large Model PeopleSoft Payroll workload. The second objective, which was of...
Provided by IBM
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Case Studies
Manufacturer Gains Confidence From Expert Guidance and Embraces IT Overhaul
Mar 2008
Furniture manufacturer American of Martinsville relied on a 28-year-old mainframe system to run its business. The company needed a change but didn't know what was possible with new technologies....
Provided by Microsoft Tips
-
Whitepapers
Insight and Outlook, Part 11: The Resurgence of the Mainframe - Reassess the Mainframe as the Center of Your Business Management System
Mar 2008
IBM has seen growth in its System z mainframe business for six of the last nine quarters, according to IBM quarterly earnings statements. A curious, possibly surprising development, eh? Midsize...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
z/OS 1.8 Coupling Facility Resource Management Performance Enhancements
Jun 2007
The ability to have surviving systems recover rapidly for a failed system, and to recover Coupling Facility (CF) structures after a failure are key elements to achieving high availability in the...
Provided by IBM
-
Whitepapers
Starting the DMGR on a Different MVS Image
Nov 2007
The purpose of this paper is to explain how to start the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V6 Deployment Manager on an MVS image different from the one on which it was originally built. The...
Provided by IBM
-
Whitepapers
Planning Considerations for HiperDispatch Mode
Apr 2008
For all levels of z/OS, a TCB or SRB may be dispatched on any logical processor of the type required (standard, zAAP or zIIP). A unit of work starts on one logical processor and subsequently may...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
SAS Data Integration Server Performance on IBM Mainframe Running z/OS
Mar 2008
SAS and IBM have begun a series of performance test efforts of SAS products on z/OS. The SAS Data Integration benchmarking scenario results highlighted in this paper. The SAS Data Integration...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Configuration Options for Handling Application Dispatch Timeouts
Apr 2008
In the WebSphere environment, the application servers must cope with a variety of work requests. In normal operations, the servers handle the beans, servlets, and other the types of application...
Provided by IBM
-
Whitepapers
WebSphere Process Server/WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus for z/OS V6.1 Network Deployment Configuration Lab
Apr 2008
This paper provides customization that allows the user to execute it in own environment. The detailed script takes the user through the various manual steps needed to complete a Network Deployment...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
DB2 9 and z/OS XML System Services Synergy Update
Mar 2008
DB2 9 is a hybrid data server with integrated pureXML technology to natively manage XML data with unprecedented reliability, availability, scalability and performance. DB2 9 pureXML exploits z/OS...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
IBM Tivoli Asset Discovery for System z/OS - Removing the Pain from Mainframe
Oct 2011
IBM's System z mainframe solutions have defined the highest levels and benefits of enterprise class computing for virtually their entire history.
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
Sizing Server Platforms To Meet ERP Requirements
Oct 2011
This Intel paper analyzes the effects of various factors on the utilization of the primary server resources: compute, memory and I/O. The analysis shows that 4-socket servers, which provide...
Provided by IBM
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: XFRAME: Powerful Tools for Legacy Modernization by HTWC (Level 200)
Apr 2008
Modernization of previous mainframe applications and data is a key strategic issue in today's corporate IT environment. This webcast presents an overview of XFRAME, a powerful mainframe migration...
Provided by Microsoft Tips
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Resource Center
IBM Enterprise Modernization Sandbox for System z: "Tinker and Test"
Feb 2008
Fun practical scenarios guided by self-paced exercises. Integrate, test, and deploy mainframe applications in a live test environment. Evaluate IBM Enterprise Modernization solutions for System z...
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Whitepapers
In New zEnterprise™ System Era, IBM z/OSProblem Determination Tool Suite LeadsAgain - as ISVs Up Games
Oct 2011
It's been a good couple of years for the mainframe generation, in particular for IBM®. Offering huge performance gains, System z® revenue grew by 69% in Q4 2011-the best in a decade....
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Whitepapers
System z Howard Rubin Video
Oct 2011
Selecting the right mainframe platform can massively reduce costs in both technical and raw business terms. Watch the "System z® Howard Rubin Video" and see how this platform offers returns...
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Whitepapers
Consolidating security across platforms with IBM System z
Oct 2011
Organizations today are facing formidable IT security challenges, and the increasingly complex infrastructures and diverse platforms found in today's computer centers aren't making things any...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
The Bathwick Group White Paper
Oct 2011
x86-based systems are generally favored for their cost-effectiveness. But when it comes to certain applications and IO-intensive processes, it's simply not that case. Read the white paper and see...
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Whitepapers
Why is DB2 for z/OS better than Oracle RAC?
Oct 2011
It's simple, really-proven capabilities and experience. DB2 for z/OS and System z continue to lead the way with fresh capabilities to handle rapidly changing, diverse and unpredictable workloads...
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Whitepapers
Realizing Business Value With Mainframe Security Management
Oct 2011
This white paper shows how organizations can reduce costs and improve ROI by implementing IBM Tivoli Security Management for z/OS on IBM System z mainframes. It also provides specific examples of...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Introduction to HiperDispatch Management Mode with z10
Apr 2008
HiperDispatch was introduced with IBM's z10 server, and is available (via PTFs) on z/OS V1R7, z/OS V1R8, and z/OS V1R9. HiperDispatch was designed to (1) minimize the z10 hardware performance...
Provided by CPExpert
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Whitepapers
Clabby Analytics report: The Mainframe Virtualization Advantage: How to Save Over Million Dollars Using an IBM System z as a Linux Cloud Server
Jan 2012
Large-scale mainframe architecture provides the most cost effective solutions for running heavy input/output workloads. Read the Clabby Analytics research report to see how consolidating Linux...
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Webcasts
Microsoft Webcast: Infosys and Microsoft Present: Modernizing From Mainframes to Next-Generation IT Systems (Level 100)
Jul 2008
In a flattening world, agile companies will succeed because their underlying IT systems can rapidly adapt to changing business priorities. Companies are moving towards Software as a Service (SaaS)...
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White Papers
Administrator's Reference for z/OS - Installation Prerequisite & Maintenance Implementation
Jan 2008
This whitepaper focuses mainly on the high-level overview of Installation prerequisite and maintenance implementation of z/OS system Administrator's perspective. The paper will be useful for...
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