=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM | Expert Questions of the Week Tip October 24, 2002
Answers to your technical questions and expert advice for the 390 community. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Don't just get the latest information...see the future! http://search390.techtarget.com/content/0,290959,sid10_gci850485,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. Expert Questions of the Week - How to measure CICS transaction delay in an MRO environment? - Need a utility to transfer files from the mainframe to Unix? - How to create a user interface through the Web? 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Featured Topic: How secure is the mainframe? - Discussion: Sound off about replacing the mainframe - How much are you worth? Search390.com Salary Survey - Poll: What's the biggest advantage of upgrading to z/OS? ___________________________________________________________________ SPONSORED BY: Data Center Futures Newsletter If you pride yourself on knowing everything about your data center, you probably go to great lengths to keep up to date with the latest skills and technologies. Don't just get the latest information...see the future! Twice a month, the Data Center Futures newsletter gives you the lowdown on all you need to know to be prepared for the future. >> CLICK for more info: http://search390.techtarget.com/content/0,290959,sid10_gci850485,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO MEASURE CICS TRANSACTION DELAY IN MRO? | by Robert Harris Dear Ask the Expert, How can I accurately measure the amount of CICS transaction delay attributed to region dispatch time in an MRO environment with restricted processor availability? >> CLICK for Robert's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid497699_tax289214,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ANY UTILITY TO TRANSFER FILES FROM OS/390 TO UNIX? | by Tom Moulder Dear Ask the Expert, I have to transfer a sequential file created by a batch program to a Unix server. What JCL utility is available to transfer files from the mainframe to Unix or other systems? >> CLICK for Tom's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid497134_tax286336,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO CREATE A USER INTERFACE THROUGH THE WEB? | by Jim Keohane Dear Ask the Expert, We have an MVS/ISPF-based, menu-driven user interface for a back-end work server address space. What is the easiest way to create a similar looking user interface through the Web? We don't want to use TN3270 emulation. >> CLICK for Jim's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid494310_tax285032,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ :::::::::: DON'T MISS THESE IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS ::::::::: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM FEATURED TOPIC | How secure is the mainframe? Some say mainframes are the most secure computing platform around, while others say it's only a matter of time before something bad happens to Web-enabled Big Iron. Be prepared: Learn more about securing your mainframe in this week's Featured Topic. >> CLICK for full Featured Topic: http://search390.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid10_gci857850,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM DISCUSSION FORUMS | Sound Off Got something on your mind that you'd like to share? Here's your chance. Search390.com user "Mikerom" recently posted that he "laughs at companies that think they can save money by moving processes off the mainframe." 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See the responses of your peers broken down by title and experience, degrees and certification, technology background, working conditions, demographics and region. >> CLICK to visit: http://search390.techtarget.com/salarySurveySkill/1,293986,sid10,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TAKE OUR POLL | Search390.com What's the biggest advantage of upgrading to z/OS? >> CLICK to post your response: http://search390.techtarget.com/poll ___________________________________________________________________ :::::::::::::::::::::: SEARCH390.COM CONTACTS ::::::::::::::::::::: BJ RAMA, Site Editor (mailto:brama@;techtarget.com) >> Send us your original articles and best practices. ROBYN LORUSSO, Assistant Editor (mailto:rlorusso@;techtarget.com) >> Send your white papers and best web links. DAVID GABEL, Executive Tech Editor (mailto:dgabel@;techtarget.com) >> Send me your technical tips and tip ideas. 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