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  • TechXchange Sessions, SHARE Kansas Registrations, and more
    by Sonja Soderlund on 2024-07-26 at 15:38

    Open Mainframe Project Releases Schedule for IBM TechXchange Sessions The Open Mainframe Project has released the schedule for its upcoming sessions at the IBM TechXchange Conference 2024, taking place from The post TechXchange Sessions, SHARE Kansas Registrations, and more appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • IBM earnings: z16 mainframe ‘outperforming’ previous generations – Data Center Dynamics
    on 2024-07-25 at 23:44

    IBM’s z16 mainframe – IBM. Its infrastructure segment, which … He continued: “IBM Z remains an enduring platform for mission-critical …

  • Coding Db2 Applications for Performance – Expert Videos Series
    by Craig S. Mullins on 2024-07-25 at 18:40

    But if you are looking for videos to guide you through the process optimizing your application development for Db2, look no further than the six-part series I recorded for Interskill Learning, Coding Db2 Applications for Performance . Today’s blog post is to share with my readers that I have partnered with Interskill Learning and produced a series of videos in the Expert Video Series on how to code Db2 applications for performance.

  • The Future of Data: Observability, Operational Intelligence, and Generative AI
    by Broadcom Mainframe Software on 2024-07-25 at 18:13

    Watch now as hosts Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman discuss the importance of observability and generative AI strategies in operations with Cory Minton, Field CTO – Americas at Splunk. They The post The Future of Data: Observability, Operational Intelligence, and Generative AI appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • Finessing Jenkins Nodes to Run on z/OS
    by Christina Del Nano on 2024-07-25 at 11:58

    To fix this, I needed to set the JVM Options and Prefix Start Agent Command with specific settings to allow the SE runtime environment (IBM java) to communicate with the OpenJDK runtime environment. One thing to note is that you need to use the same version of java on your controller and on your agent.

  • You’re not hallucinating: Generative AI is helping IBM’s mainframes grow
    on 2024-07-25 at 06:44

    Big Blue brings in more cash and profit than predicted Generative AI’s powers extend to helping the ancient concept of a proprietary enterprise OS and hardware stack to thrive, if IBM’s Q2 2024 results are any guide.…

  • Dynatrace : observability now available for Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Z and LinuxONE mainframes
    on 2024-07-24 at 18:59

    By leveraging Dynatrace observability on Red Hat OpenShift running on Linux, you can accelerate modernization to hybrid cloud and increase operational efficiencies with greater visibility across the full stack from hardware through application processes. The new Dynatrace Kubernetes experience also marks a groundbreaking advancement for platform engineering teams by enabling you to pull critical observability and security information into a centralized Kubernetes management console.

  • July MOE Student User Group Meeting – Meet Mary Blessing
    by Open Mainframe Project on 2024-07-24 at 17:57

    Open Mainframe Project’s Mainframe Open Education (MOE) enables students to learn from experts with years of experience through collaborative knowledge sharing on our GitBook platform. It’s a community that focuses on ‘open sourcing’… The post July MOE Student User Group Meeting – Meet Mary Blessing appeared first on Open Mainframe Project.

  • A powerful web server and a UNIX file system for MVS 3.8 – M248
    by moshix on 2024-07-24 at 17:55

    you can play the breakout game here: https://moshix.github.io/breakwebThe HTTPD 3.1.4 update is here: https://github.com/moshix/breakweb/blob/main/HTTPD314.zipThe Breakweb repository is here: https://github.com/moshix/breakwebJoin us on our discord channel for support and mainframe talk: https://discord.com/invite/2JREZQ2R————————Music by:LEMMiNOCipher, Voyage, Cosmic Solitude, Blackout • LEMMiNO – Cipher (BGM) CC BY-SA 4.0

  • What goes into the “care and feeding” of an average Z installation?
    by roz303 on 2024-07-24 at 17:45

    After speaking with my company’s service delivery consultant, it seems the wheels are in motion (at the speed of business of course) and we might have a new role devoted towards the smaller, day to day “care and feeding” activities for our Z systems. In other words, what are those “care and feeding” tasks?

  • Why modernization is hard – Series 5
    by Venkat Pillay on 2024-07-24 at 14:51

    Background  It is common to find COBOL or other legacy language application programs calling System modules viz. Standard z/OS Language Environment modules for Date functions, DB2 DSNALI/RLI modules for connection establishment, DSNTIAR utility to get formatted DB2 exception trace, IDCAMS for file allocation, IKJEFT for ISPF functions, Standard abend modules to trigger abnormal termination of The post Why modernization is hard – Series 5 appeared first on CloudFrame.

  • The Untapped Potential of Mainframe Data and AI
    by Penney Berryman on 2024-07-23 at 18:01

    “AI is about data,” Tom Taulli states with emphasis. “The more data, the better; trillions of tokens are in the model. AI goes where the data is. Mainframes are an The post The Untapped Potential of Mainframe Data and AI appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • Visual Studio with DB2 Developer Extension
    by leeuterpe on 2024-07-23 at 12:24

    We recently migrated to this IDE from IBM Data… The issue is i cannot call SPs correctly with input and output parms. Call Scheme.sp_nam (?,?,?,?) works but doing in doing so, it seems like it cannot tag which ones are the “out” parms. submitted by /u/leeuterpe[link][comments]

  • I’ve been working on Mainframes for the last 15 years. But I hardly know anything about them. What books should I read to understand mainframes in amazing details.
    by old_jeans_new_books on 2024-07-22 at 21:57

    I know COBOL / JCL / Assembly Language / DB2 etc etc But I want to understand I/O, Channel Programs, Debugging etc in EXTREME details. I’m aware of Principles of Operations – but that is a refence book. It cannot be read. Please tell me where to start from. Usually, one good book leads to another. submitted by /u/old_jeans_new_books[link][comments]

  • Share Your Thoughts — What Does a Global Blackout Mean for Mainframe Companies?
    by Penney Berryman on 2024-07-22 at 21:32

    Calling Crowdstrike’s global technology outage “inconvenient” is the understatement of the year. From airlines to banking, 9-1-1 emergency services to grocery stores, and hospitals to telecommunications, millions are maddeningly stuck. The post Share Your Thoughts — What Does a Global Blackout Mean for Mainframe Companies? appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • The DB2Night Show Episode #259: Db2 Warehouse Gen 3
    on 2024-07-21 at 16:20

    Presented by: Les King Data Architect, IBM Toronto Lab, Canada “The DB2Night Show Episode #259: Db2 Warehouse Gen 3” Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!Les King provided details around IBM Db2 Next Generation Data Warehouse which is designed to help organizations make data-driven decisions by providing fast, reliable, and scalable access to critical business data. Watch the replay…

  • REPLAY: Mainframerz – Containers on Z online (20240718)
    by MainframerZ Meetup on 2024-07-20 at 11:08
  • AI — Security and Compliance
    by Sonja Soderlund on 2024-07-19 at 15:29

    This month, Planet Mainframe is focusing on the topic of AI, and our trivia challenge is honing in on AI’s role in security and compliance. In a world of constant The post AI — Security and Compliance appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • Who is Afraid of the AI Big Bad Wolf
    by Gatien Dupre on 2024-07-18 at 14:52

    The other day, I was on my couch watching TV, stuck in front of the countless commercials that delayed the evening movie, when an ad spot caught my attention. A The post Who is Afraid of the AI Big Bad Wolf appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • As mainframe application development grows, so does the security risk – CIO
    on 2024-07-18 at 14:35

    Let’s imagine a hacker exploits a vulnerability found in a program running in IBM z/OS. What steps can be taken to minimize the risk of hackers …

  • TechXchange Sessions, SHARE Kansas Registrations, and more
    by Sonja Soderlund on 2024-07-26 at 15:38

    Open Mainframe Project Releases Schedule for IBM TechXchange Sessions The Open Mainframe Project has released the schedule for its upcoming sessions at the IBM TechXchange Conference 2024, taking place from The post TechXchange Sessions, SHARE Kansas Registrations, and more appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • IBM earnings: z16 mainframe ‘outperforming’ previous generations – Data Center Dynamics
    on 2024-07-25 at 23:44

    IBM’s z16 mainframe – IBM. Its infrastructure segment, which … He continued: “IBM Z remains an enduring platform for mission-critical …

  • Coding Db2 Applications for Performance – Expert Videos Series
    by Craig S. Mullins on 2024-07-25 at 18:40

    But if you are looking for videos to guide you through the process optimizing your application development for Db2, look no further than the six-part series I recorded for Interskill Learning, Coding Db2 Applications for Performance . Today’s blog post is to share with my readers that I have partnered with Interskill Learning and produced a series of videos in the Expert Video Series on how to code Db2 applications for performance.

  • The Future of Data: Observability, Operational Intelligence, and Generative AI
    by Broadcom Mainframe Software on 2024-07-25 at 18:13

    Watch now as hosts Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman discuss the importance of observability and generative AI strategies in operations with Cory Minton, Field CTO – Americas at Splunk. They The post The Future of Data: Observability, Operational Intelligence, and Generative AI appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

  • Finessing Jenkins Nodes to Run on z/OS
    by Christina Del Nano on 2024-07-25 at 11:58

    To fix this, I needed to set the JVM Options and Prefix Start Agent Command with specific settings to allow the SE runtime environment (IBM java) to communicate with the OpenJDK runtime environment. One thing to note is that you need to use the same version of java on your controller and on your agent.

  • You’re not hallucinating: Generative AI is helping IBM’s mainframes grow
    on 2024-07-25 at 06:44

    Big Blue brings in more cash and profit than predicted Generative AI’s powers extend to helping the ancient concept of a proprietary enterprise OS and hardware stack to thrive, if IBM’s Q2 2024 results are any guide.…

  • Dynatrace : observability now available for Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Z and LinuxONE mainframes
    on 2024-07-24 at 18:59

    By leveraging Dynatrace observability on Red Hat OpenShift running on Linux, you can accelerate modernization to hybrid cloud and increase operational efficiencies with greater visibility across the full stack from hardware through application processes. The new Dynatrace Kubernetes experience also marks a groundbreaking advancement for platform engineering teams by enabling you to pull critical observability and security information into a centralized Kubernetes management console.

  • July MOE Student User Group Meeting – Meet Mary Blessing
    by Open Mainframe Project on 2024-07-24 at 17:57

    Open Mainframe Project’s Mainframe Open Education (MOE) enables students to learn from experts with years of experience through collaborative knowledge sharing on our GitBook platform. It’s a community that focuses on ‘open sourcing’… The post July MOE Student User Group Meeting – Meet Mary Blessing appeared first on Open Mainframe Project.

  • A powerful web server and a UNIX file system for MVS 3.8 – M248
    by moshix on 2024-07-24 at 17:55

    you can play the breakout game here: https://moshix.github.io/breakwebThe HTTPD 3.1.4 update is here: https://github.com/moshix/breakweb/blob/main/HTTPD314.zipThe Breakweb repository is here: https://github.com/moshix/breakwebJoin us on our discord channel for support and mainframe talk: https://discord.com/invite/2JREZQ2R————————Music by:LEMMiNOCipher, Voyage, Cosmic Solitude, Blackout • LEMMiNO – Cipher (BGM) CC BY-SA 4.0

  • What goes into the “care and feeding” of an average Z installation?
    by roz303 on 2024-07-24 at 17:45

    After speaking with my company’s service delivery consultant, it seems the wheels are in motion (at the speed of business of course) and we might have a new role devoted towards the smaller, day to day “care and feeding” activities for our Z systems. In other words, what are those “care and feeding” tasks?

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