=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM | Tech Update October 9, 2002 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS:
- Late for Dinner Again? Test Smarter. FREE White Paper. http://search390.com/r/0,,6427,00.htm?princetonsoftech =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Today's Highlights 1. FEATURES AND TOP STORIES - Tip: Backing up batch jobs from VATLST - Expert advice: How to back up data during VSAM updates? - Expert advice: How to get JCL return code? - News: Goldman cuts IBM 2003 earnings view - Best Web Links: Tech Support 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Sound Off: Moving process off the mainframe? - User experience: Share your story and win! - Poll: Will you be expanding your current IT staff? - The Missing Link: True IT blooper #67: Compaq Portable code red __________________________________________________________________ SPONSORED BY: Princeton Softech FREE WHITE PAPER Delivering reliable applications doesn't mean you have to work late. 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Please share your rating on the tip page. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO BACK UP DATA DURING VSAM UPDATES? | by Tom Moulder Dear Ask the Expert, In relation to the VSAM file sharing question dated October 9, 2001, you mentioned a BMC product that uses Snapshot copy to allow VSAM to be backed up while apps are updating. Wouldn't a backup product (DFDSS, ABARS, FDR, etc.) using concurrent copy combined with some automation allow backups while updates are occurring? >> CLICK for Tom's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid494769_tax286336,00.html >> CLICK for the VSAM file sharing question: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid418437_tax286336,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO GET JCL RETURN CODE? | by Mark Zelden Dear Ask the Expert, How can I get the return code of a JCL executed through a REXX utility? >> CLICK for Mark's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid494321_tax287555,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GOLDMAN CUTS IBM 2003 EARNINGS VIEW | News: Reuters Goldman Sachs on Tuesday cut its earnings estimates for the fourth quarter and next year for IBM, but said the top computer company should weather the extended downturn better than most technology companies. >> CLICK for full story: http://www.forbes.com/technology/newswire/2002/10/08/rtr744248.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM BEST WEB LINKS | Tech Support Not sure where to turn for help? We've listed the best places to pose a question (or answer) under "Forums & Discussions" in this Best Web Links section. "Freeware" presents our list of sites with downloadable programs, from an algorithm to calculate your MIPS to the entire Linux operating system. >> CLICK for the Best Web Links: http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax1465,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM DISCUSSION FORUMS | Sound Off What's your take on companies' moving processes off the mainframe? Search390.com user "Mikerom" shared his thoughts in the Sound Off forum: "The last laugh will come from companies that have the foresight to stick with mainframes because they'll still be in business earning profits for their shareholders." >> CLICK to join this discussion in the Sound Off forum: http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee83ff9/201!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= USER EXPERIENCE | Share your story and win! Help build the new User Experience section on Search390.com. Find out how to use your greatest IT triumphs to help your fellow mainframers -- and win a prize at the same time! >> CLICK for more information: http://search390.techtarget.com/content/0,290959,sid10_gci852128,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TAKE OUR POLL | Search390.com Will you be expanding your current IT staff within the next six months? >> CLICK to post your response: http://search390.techtarget.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE MISSING LINK | True IT blooper #67: Compaq Portable code red The most recent newcomer to "Oopsburgh" learned the hard way that too much disk space can be a bad thing -- especially when the file that basically runs the computer has been tossed out with the rest of the "trash." Want an analogy? Think of a doctor telling you that a good way to lose weight would be to have your brain removed! Source: SearchWindowsManageability.com http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci853662,00.html Did you like this Missing Link? Want to review a classic one you saw here? Check out our Missing Links archive: http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax292647,00.html ____________________________________________________________________ *********************SEARCH390.COM CONTACTS************************* BJ RAMA, Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your original articles and best practices. ROBYN LORUSSO, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your white papers and Best Web Links. KATE EVANS-CORREIA, Senior News Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your news, press releases and poll ideas. 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