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.
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.
Watson Competes on Jeopardy
Are you smarter than a computer? Find out here
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.
Top Programming Quotes of All Time
If you've ever programmed, you'll find something to laugh about here.
Brief History of IBM Mainframe Computers and Computing
One man's story - always interesting.
Computer Monitor Memorials
Family Honors Dead Son With Computer Gravestone
Bing Map Apps
This is literally the coolest thing ever. I don't have an iPhone, so no apps, but these apps you can use on your computer. Calculate taxi fares, find gas stations, find local (roving) food carts. So many things here. Distance calculator, route optimizer and more. Check it out.
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.
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.
