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GSE z/OS Expertforum Switzerland # 81, 21.-22.10.2014 ® Silvio’s Corner z/News, Hints and Tips Silvio Sasso IBM Switzerland ITS Service Delivery for z/OS [email protected] Zürich, October 21, 2014 Zürich, October 21, 2014 Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation © 2014 IBM CorporationPage 1 zEnterprise. Smarter Computing © 2014 IBM Corporation Objectives and important Disclaimer The objective of this news session is to provide you with up-to-date and last minute technical information, hints and tips related to IBM mainframe hardware and software, such as IBM System z, z/Architecture and z/OS. This corner allows me to present you... ƒ Hardware news: IBM hardware announcements, new features and options ƒ Software news: z/OS and Parallel Sysplex update ƒ Various resources containing additional documentation (e.g. product specific information or other interesting Websites etc.) ƒ System programmer goodies, tools, hints and tips ƒ Useful technical news and flashes ƒ Recommended readings: new Redbooks and whitepapers etc. ƒ Tips for education, workshops and conferences ƒ and much more... Note: the information contained in this document has not been submitted to any formal IBM test and is distributed on an "as is" basis without any warranty either expressed or implied. The use of this information or the implementation of any of the techniques or hints and tips described is a customer responsibility and depends on the customer’s ability to evaluate and integrate them into the customer’s operational environment. Customers attempting to adapt these techniques to their own environments do so at their own risk. IBM shall not be responsible for any damages arising out of the use of,or otherwise related to, this presentation or any other documentation. Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 2 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #81, 21.-22.10.2014, Bad Ragaz 1 Trademarks Trademarks See URL http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml for a list of trademarks Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 3 Acknowledgements Acknowledgements Grateful acknowledgement to several current and former IBMers for significant contributions to this presentation, specially to: Anthony Sofia Jason Stapels Peter Muench Deon Newman Horst Sinram Jeff Magdall Ken J. Graff David Follis Steve Wehr Charlie Burger Mike Baskey Marna Walle Kershaw Mehta Garth Godfrey Elpida Tzortzatos Scott Harris Tom Shepherd John Eells Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 4 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #81, 21.-22.10.2014, Bad Ragaz 2 Agenda General Information ° System z Academic Initiative eLearning Courses ° More free eLearning for IBM System z Customers ° System z Social Media ° IBM System z Cloud Roadmap ° HMC/SE Publication and Online Help Strategy Changes ° 2014 IMA Award for IBM Mainframe50 Tumblr Website Hardware News ° SMC-R RDMA Update ° zEDC Update ° zEC12 I/O Interrrupt Delay Time ° Change of LPAR Group Capping with zEC12 GA2 ° Update on IBM System z zIIP and zAAP Specialty Engines Software News ° z/OS Support Summary ° z/OS Superior Economics ° z/OS Software Delivery Enhancements Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 5 Agenda Software News… ° z/OSMF z/OS 2.1 Migration Workflow ° System z in a Mobile World ° zAware (IBM System z Advanced Workload Reporter) Update ° A Look at z/OS Futures APAR's of Interest (HIPER's, new Function) and Red Alerts etc. Parallel Sysplex Update ° Coupling Facility Thin Interrupts: One Term, two Functions ° Coupling Facility "writearound” Support ° CFCC Level 19 Exploitation of Flash Express Feature Hints and Tips, System Programmer "Goodies" ° Granular APAR Search Tool ° System z Newsletter ° ESAIO: A new Testing Tool for FICON Channel Cabling Redbooks and Redpapers Doc Juke Box Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 6 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #81, 21.-22.10.2014, Bad Ragaz 3 GSE z/OS Expertforum Switzerland # 81, 21.-22.10.2014 Zürich, October 21, 2014 © 2013 IBM Corporation Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 7 System z Academic Initiative eLearning Courses IBM System z Course Materials • The IBM System z Education and Training website ist the place to find information on world-wide training, events, such as technical conferences and workshops and a lot more… http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/education/ • In addition, on the IBM System z Education and Training website, you can also find informations on the IBM System z Academic Initiative • And nearby, there’s also a link to the IBM System z Course Materials for the Community website http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/education/skills_coursematerials.html • This page holds the course materials to assist the mainframe community with skills • Most of the materials are intended for use in a 15-week semester IT course (although some are smaller and can be used to supplement other course materials) • IBM Academic Initiative resources can be used for internal purposes only • These resources can not be posted externally, sold, distributed, or used for commercial purposes Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 8 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #81, 21.-22.10.2014, Bad Ragaz 4 System z Academic Initiative eLearning Courses Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 9 More free eLearning for IBM System z Customers System z eLearning for IBM Customers • Did you know that IBM customers have access to free online courses to help them understand the multifaceted value that System z can offer their organization? • At System z eLearning for IBM Customers , downloadable, self-paced courses offer information from several perspectives, depending on your level of interest – from summarized to comprehensive to detailed, deep-dive content • IBM executives agree that these courses provide valuable information, and several leaders have shared their insights about System z in the course topics using audio and video formats • But, don't just take IBM's word for it ... our customers have their say about System z, too! – Many client testimonials are sprinkled throughout the courses to help you understand how other customers have successfully implemented IBM technologies or products • We didn't forget the fun factor, either! Games and interactive exercises are integrated in the learning to make it engaging – In one of the courses, you even have an opportunity to open the doors of a mainframe and explore what's "under the hood" Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 10 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #81, 21.-22.10.2014, Bad Ragaz 5 More free eLearning for IBM System z Customers System z eLearning for IBM Customers… • In each topic area, you can self-check whether you have picked up some of the key concepts • Rest assured, though, your responses aren't graded or tracked, so feel free to explore • In case you get stumped by an acronym, check out the glossary • The courses also offer job aids and links to other resources to help you understand System z even further • Each course answers foundational questions in key areas: – The Value of Business Analytics on System z helps you understand how the mainframe is an ideal platform for Business Analytics (BA) The course modules explore BA, its key components, and why and how System z and zEnterprise are the ideal analytics platforms This course answers these questions: 1. Why is BA right for the mainframe? 2. What is BA and how does it help IBM customers? 3. What is the value of running BA on System z? 4. Where do IBM customers go to learn more about BA? Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 11 More free eLearning for IBM System z Customers System z eLearning for IBM Customers… – The Value and Differentiation of System z delves into the myths and realities of the mainframe and explains why and how IBM System z can help you strategically position your company for future growth This course answers these questions: 1. In a fair comparison, how does System z offer the lowest total cost of ownership? 2. How can System z help companies "go green" and address the spiraling IT costs associated with space, power, and cooling? 3. How can System z help IT organizations balance the need to move quickly, while managing risks and costs? 4. Which organizations are sharing their experiences about how System z is helping them maintain a competitive edge and stay on course with their strategic direction? – The Value of Linux® on System z explores the benefits of using Linux on System z to take control of the IT infrastructure and its spiraling costs, and answers these questions: 1. Why is Linux on System z important to IBM customers? 2. How does Linux support workload consolidation on System z? 3. How does Linux on System z and z/VM® support extreme virtualization? 4. What software offerings run under Linux on System z? 5. Where do IBM customers go for help with Linux on System z? Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 © 2004 IBM Corporation zEnterprise. Smarter Computing Page 12 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #81, 21.-22.10.2014, Bad Ragaz 6 More free eLearning for IBM System z Customers System z eLearning for IBM Customers… – The Value of Cloud Computing on System z explains how System z continues to provide the adaptability needed to support the latest cloud advances This course answers these questions: 1. What is cloud computing? 2. How are IBM customers adopting cloud computing? 3.