LINKS
CA Acquires Itself
A humorous piece by William Young on an apparent error made by Charles Wang back in 2000, when in a fever of acquisitions, CA acquired itself.
The Dinosaur Myth
The reference of choice when faced with choices between one platform or another. Keep it close to hand.
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.
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.
The Conference Call - Dave Grady
We've all been on these bridge calls - this guy spoofs the call (although really, it is how they work). You will all recognize this.
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.
Cheezburger Network - All the Funny in One Place
A site and a series of links to all the funny stuff you can find. Ben Huh is the CEO and founder and he believes funny is good. Maybe you do too.
Variations on popcorn
Check these out to see how a cell phone powered popcorn and find a few varieties you never thought of. Great snack for those trying to break the chip habit.
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.
Cubicle Wars - updated
Get some ideas, or just some laughs here.
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.
Rules of Thumb
What could be better? A page of all of the best "rules of thumb" in one place. Though not an IT site, since we base so much of what we do on ROTs, this can be a great place to get some new ideas.
Dancing Dinosaur Blog
News, trends, analysis and opinions on mainframes and mainframe datacenters by Alan Radding. Enjoy!
The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs
Purporting to be a secret diary of Steve Jobs, this is an interesting site with a variety of blog entries many of which contain good information. He is doing a riff on the IBM DOJ issue, but other entries are equally interesting.
OpenMainframe
OpenMainframe.org is a forum for exchanging news, views and information related to creating an open market for IBM-compatible mainframe solutions. The founders believe there should be more than 1 choice for a mainframe platform and seek others who agree with this position.
DB2utor Blog
Troy Coleman has created a blog to turn to when you want to talk about DB2 (and who does not?) Check it out! It's always great to have contact with the go-to man for a subject area, and Troy is your 2utor on DB2.
Thrilllist
May be blocked from work, but an interesting place to go to find out new trends, new products, new everything. Crazy ideas inspire other crazy ideas - fuel your creative engine at this site.
The Elements by Tom Lehrer - You Tube
Yes, the wonderful song by Lehrer made it to YouTube - check it out.
