Category Archives: System Z

Performance and profitability don’t have to suffer as a result of high CPU usage

Managing performance and cost has become a significantly more difficult job with capacity planners and performance analysts being asked to defer hardware and software upgrades due to squeezed budgets. Many large IT departments have also seen loss of staff due … Continue reading

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10% Discount on DB2 Symposium for Triton Newsletter Subscribers

Are you moving to Version 9 in 2010?  Attend the DB2 Symposium on 8-9th March for the DB2 for z/OS Version 9 Transition Class in London. Look out for your 10% discount code in our newsletter coming out shortly.  Don’t currently … Continue reading

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DB2 10 for z/OS- Beta release announced

So, after many months of anticipation and “technology preview” presentations at various conferences, IBM have finally announced the start of the beta process for the new version of DB2 for z/OS. The product that went under the cunning codename of … Continue reading

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Can database tuning do enough to reduce costs?

The majprity of customers have significant potential for reducing resource consumption through tuning.  This is especially true for those with older applications that haven’t been actively maintained for a while or who have lost some of their deep DB2 skills … Continue reading

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DB2 9 for z/OS potential data corruption and DB2 crash

IBM has issued a “Red Alert” for DB2 9 for z/OS. DB2 9 for z/OS potential data corruption and DB2 crash after using the CATMAINT UPDATE SCHEMA SWITCH utility, which is new in DB2 9. For full details click here … Continue reading

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Latest IBM z/OS webcasts!

If you’re looking to upgrade to DB2 z/OS version 9 or already have but want to get more from your investment then book some time in your diary to attend these upcoming IBM Webcast events: Hints and tips to get the … Continue reading

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DB2 Cloning Tool for z/OS

Fast, automated DB2 cloning and refresh operations to boost results 17th November 4pm UTC There are many reasons to clone DB2 systems and refresh table spaces; create test environments, stage data-warehouse loads and offload business processed from production to other … Continue reading

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DB2 X for z/OS Technical Preview

November 3rd 4pm UTC  Join IBM for this complimentary teleconference and learn what’s coming in DB2 X for z/OS to support your staff and your business.  database administrators will find improvements in databse performance, scalability and availability, with many tasks simplified.  … Continue reading

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Last chance to book – DB2 z/OS Technical Update Sessions

South Bank, London on 29th September Register now for your opportunity to see how System z and DB2 for z/OS can help your business meet today’s challenges.  The focus will be on getting the best out of your System z … Continue reading

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How to set up application server to access DB2 z/OS with high availability

DB2 for z/OS data sharing is well-acknowledged by industry experts for providing the highest availability, and addressing planned and unplanned outages. Nevertheless, end-users only care that their task is executed. If the application server cannot reach out to the database … Continue reading

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