LINKS
Category: Technology
PC hints and tips, and more
Mainframers should not be expected to be experts on PCs too. Go to this site for answers to questions on how to do self-diagnosis and repair of your PC. Also find great deals on software, gadgets and more. You can download gorgeous wallpaper and subscribe to humor of the day, computer tips and great stories.
System Z Jobs
A job board for System Z. This web site connects IBM System z clients, partners and businesses with students and professionals seeking System z job opportunities. Must join to look at listings.
Renaming primary index in DB2 for z/OS
Quick guide on something that sounds like it is very simple, but isn't. If you need to do a rename, go here first to expedite what you are doing.
IBM Centennial Film: They Were There - People who changed the way the world works
More inspirational history from IBM.
IBM Centennial Film: 100 X 100 - A century of achievements that have changed the world
A wonderful look at history, brought by 100 people who were there. Thank you, IBM.
Brief History of IBM Mainframe Computers and Computing
One man's story - always interesting.
What is the IBM zEnterprise
IBM introduces the new box in a video. Is YouTube now mission-critical for vendors?
The Evolution of the IBM Mainframe
A new offering on the history of mainframes. A fun and quick view.
Garanti Does Mainframe
Real world view of mainframe utilization by a company that gets it. Any more like this?
Performance Tune IBM DB2 z/OS Applications using Resource Constraint Analysis
A new blog purporting to help DB2 people.
WAS V8 Beta for z/OS, Demo 3 - Installing the Installation Manager using SMP/E
To my surprise, you can learn anything on YouTube, even WAS. Check it out
Do you like DB2 traces? Do you hate using up your SMF space?
Get down and dirty with DB2 traces and don't pay the price
Dr. Codd Was Right - Blog
Robert Young blogs - Occasional musings on the primacy of the relational model, database and silliness of all things xml.
Stack Overflow - Q&A
A place to go to get answers to your technical questions. For professional and enthusiast programmers.
How to port from IBM AIX to IBM z/OS
We knew this day was coming. Finally, a great 15 page guide on how to move things back to the mainframe. Should be in everyone's library.
Tuning an IBM DB2 for z/OS Application: CPU Constraints
Great article by noted DB2 expert, Lockwood Lyon.
zEnterprise on YouTube
A video describing the new zEnterprise for those who haven't seen it yet.
Install WAS V8.0 beta on z/OS with Installation Manager - Demo 1, Part 1
Who knew YouTube could be useful? Check these out and then search for other useful links and training.
Install WAS V8.0 beta on z/OS with Installation Manager - Demo 1, Part 2
Learn it all on YouTube.
Install WAS V8.0 beta on z/OS with Installation Manager - Demo 2
Just like having an expert in the room with you
KICKS for the Turnkey - for Hercules users
A series of articles on how to get the most from your KICKS (CICS) implementation on Hercules
Having Some Fun: IBM DB2 and Oracle Database
A fairy tale about Oracle and DB2 to warm the hearts of DB2 lovers everywhere.
Accessing zOS on a Smart Phone
Free ebook telling you how to do this (if you wanted to) More redbooks of this type on this site.
Mainframes Not Old Technology
On older one, but a good one. Joe Clabby talks about how great mainframes are on You Tube.
The New Mainframe blog
A new mainframe professional's modest musings on life, career, travels, politics, and more. The views expressed on this Web site are my own, not my employer's.
Dr. Codd Was Right - Blog
Robert Young and his occasional musings on the primacy of the relational model, database and silliness of all things xml
Steve Baugh - the CICS Guy
I'm "the CICS guy" at our shop. Whether you are the CICS guy (or gal) in your world, a CICS developer, or one of our IBM friends, hopefully you will find something of interest or of value here
SHARE eLearning
Some free, some for-fee e-learning on mainframe subjects of interest. Check it out if you want to brush up at little or no cost.
Arcati Yearbook
Each year, Arcati publishes a mainframe yearbook, which is easily (though slowly) downloadable from the above site. Includes articles, vendor information and more. A good place to search for a basic understanding of the area.
DB2 Interview Q&A
Be prepared before you go in - this lists common questions and answers. Also has links to sites for CICS, VSAM, COBOL, etc.
New Mainframer’s Blog
A new mainframe professional's modest musings on life, career, travels, politics, and more. The views expressed on this Web site are my own, not my employer's.
Manoj’s Mainframe Blog
Another interesting mainframe blog to check out.
GovPlace Blog - Enterprise IT
Recently, a good series on mainframe DR without tape. He covers the enterprise, but does have some good mainframe content too
Mainframe Upgrades
WHO IS THIS SITE FOR? IT professionals working in, or looking to work in, the IBM Mainframe environment. IT directors and Company directors looking to maximise profits from their IBM Mainframe strategy, hardware, and software. The site focuses on IBM System z9 and IBM ® 800/890/900/990
Mainframe COBOL Technical Interview Questions
A list of commonly asked questions about COBOL so you can be prepared for your interview.
Mainframe Refresher Book
A refresher book on mainframes for new and experienced mainframers.
One Mainframe to Rule Then All - video
An informative look at the human micro-chipping project and IBM.
DB2 USA Blog
A blog about DB2 on z/OS. Keep up with the latest information.
CA Solution Center
Everything you want to know about CA's Mainframe 2.0 strategy and connect with others looking at it. Links to a lot of resources.
Dancing Dinosaur Blog
News, trends, analysis and opinions on mainframes and mainframe datacenters by Alan Radding. Enjoy!
