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Silvio's Corner ® GSE z/OS Expertforum Switzerland # 68, 1.-2.4.2008 ® The Future runs on System z and IBM System Storage SilvioSilvio’’’ss Corner z/News, Hints and Tips Silvio Sasso IBM Switzerland ITS Service Delivery for z/OS [email protected] Zürich | 1. April 2008 © 2008 IBM Corporation Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 1 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun Objectives 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 z9, zSeries, z/Architecture and z/OS. This corner allows me to present you... ƒHardware news: IBM hardware announcements, new features and options ƒSoftware news: z/OS and Parallel Sysplex update ƒVarious resources containing additional documentation (e.g. product specific information or other interesting Websites etc.) ƒSystem programmer goodies, tools, hints and tips ƒUseful technical news and flashes ƒRecommended readings: new Redbooks and whitepapers etc. ƒTips for education, workshops and conferences ƒand 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. Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 2 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun 1 Trademarks The following are trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. CICS* IBM* RACF* z/OS* DB2* IBM eServer S/390* z/VM* DB2 Universal Database IBM logo* System z9 z/VSE * zSeries* DirMaint IMS Tivoli* ESCON* NetView* TotalStorage* VSE/ESA* FICON* OMEGAMON* VTAM* GDPS* On Demand Business logo Parallel Sysplex* WebSphere* HiperSockets z/Architecture* HyperSwap * Registered trademarks of IBM Corporation The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies. Java and all Java-related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries.. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. * All other products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Notes: Performance is in Internal Throughput Rate (ITR) ratio based on measurements and projections using standard IBM benchmarks in a controlled environment. The actual throughput that any user will experience will vary depending upon considerations such as the amount of multiprogramming in the user's job stream, the I/O configuration, the storage configuration, and the workload processed. Therefore, no assurance can be given that an individual user will achieve throughput improvements equivalent to the performance ratios stated here. IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts. Regardless, our warranty terms apply. All customer examples cited or described in this presentation are presented as illustrations of the manner in which some customers have used IBM products and the results they may have achieved. Actual environmental costs and performance characteristics will vary depending on individual customer configurations and conditions. This publication was produced in the United States. IBM may not offer the products, services or features discussed in this document in other countries, and the information may be subject to change without notice. Consult your local IBM business contact for information on the product or services available in your area. All statements regarding IBM's future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. Information about non-IBM products is obtained from the manufacturers of those products or their published announcements. IBM has not tested those products and cannot confirm the performance, compatibility, or any other claims related to non-IBM products. Questions on the capabilities of non-IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products. Prices subject to change without notice. Contact your IBM representative or Business Partner for the most current pricing in your geography. Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 3 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun Agenda General Information IBM Academic Initiative System z The Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP) IBM Professional Certification Program Redbooks Wiki System z and z/OS related Education in Zürich Hardware News System z10 EC Functional Overview Software News z/OS Support Summary A Spotlight on selected z/OS 1.9 Enhancements z/OS 1.10 Preview GDPS 3.5 Enhancements APAR's of Interest (HIPER's and Red Alerts etc.) Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 4 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun 2 Agenda Parallel Sysplex Update RMF and XCF Delay Reporting Hints and Tips, System Programmer "Goodies", Tools and Resources Uncaptured CPU Time and the Capture Ratio Sysplex Aggregation Verification VSAM RLS Lock Contention Avoidance Static System Symbol Updates using the IEASYMUP Utility Redbooks and Redpapers Doc Juke Box Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 5 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun GSE z/OS Expertforum Switzerland # 68, 1.-2.4.2008 Zürich | 1.April 2008 © 2008 IBM Corporation Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 6 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun 3 IBM Academic Initiative System z Teaching Enterprise Systems to a new Generation • The IBM Academic Initiative, System z™ Program provides Faculty around the World with a broad Range of Resources and Support to help educate Students in Enterprise System Technologies • Who can join? – Faculty members at accredited learning institutions all over the globe can join – Membership is available on an individual faculty basis – There is no limit on the number of faculty members from an institution that can join – High school teachers are also welcome to join • Where to join? – You can apply for membership in the Academic Initiative program by accessing the IBM Academic Initiative Web site at ibm.com/university/academicinitiative – Click on “Join now.” – During the signup process (which takes about ten minutes to complete), select “System z” in response to these questions: • “Please select the IBM software you currently or plan to use in your courses or research” • “Please specify the IBM servers you currently or plan to use in your courses or research” Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 7 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun IBM Academic Initiative System z Teaching Enterprise Systems to a new Generation… • What does it cost? – Your only “cost” to join is the time it takes you to fill out the registration forms and get approved – After that, the Academic Initiative offerings are available to you at no charge – This includes the ability to download all the available IBM technology and courseware, remote access – to mainframe systems, participation in technical web casts, electronic delivery of our newsletter and much more • Why join? – Members get access to a wider range of assets, increased placement opportunities for students and eligibility for additional discounts and faculty awards, all while building collaborative partnerships with IBM and other institutions • What are the goals of the IBM Academic Initiative System z program? – The value the mainframe delivers is legendary and compelling – We need to ensure we are building the next generation of mainframe skills to help more companies and organizations leverage the superior security, availability, scalability and other operational advantages of the mainframe – Our Goal is to: • Encourage and assist schools worldwide to teach Large Systems Thinking, Enterprise Computing and IBM Mainframes • Connect clients, business partners, software vendors and the entire mainframe community with schools worldwide Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004 Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS 8 Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS Expertforum CH #68, 1.-2.4.2008, Thun 4 IBM Academic Initiative System z Teaching Enterprise Systems to a new Generation… • What educational Resources are provided? – Courses, textbooks, instructor guides, e-Learning modules, hands-on lab exercises and tests – New enterprise computing courses are continually being developed and existing ones updated in the IBM Academic Initiative online course repository – Members of the IBM Academic Initiative can teach these courses “as is,” modify them or use them as source material in their own college or university courses – Assistance with adjuncts, guest lectures and research – Education for professors (workshops, seminars, Webcasts, podcasts) – Mastery tests – Relationships with industry clients • How can faculty and students gain access to a mainframe system and software? – A significant benefit for members of the System z program of the IBM Academic Initiative is the no charge access to an IBM System z mainframe system (The “Knowledge Center” system) running z/OS® for educational and research use, allowing professors and students to explore and learn in a real mainframe environment – After enrolling in the Academic Initiative, faculty members can request the desired number of mainframe IDs by sending an email to [email protected] – A system programmer and an administrator are also available to assist you in your use of the Knowledge Center Zürich | 26.
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