=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM | Tech Update November 20, 2002
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Go From 3rd-Gen to Object-Oriented with no Pain, Retraining or Downtime http://search390.com/r/0,,7700,00.htm?IONAwhitepaper - Free Case Study: Nabisco saves using Web-based access to S/390 data http://search390.com/r/0,,7701,00.htm?freecasestudy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Today's Highlights 1. FEATURES AND TOP STORIES - Poll: Is Linux still the wave of the future? - Expert advice: Why to run Linux on the mainframe over MVS? - Expert advice: How to start Linux in an LPAR? - Expert advice: Need help with FTP from MVS to Unix? - Discussion: How to set up restartable FTP? - News: IBM, Sun and others tout merits of Web services - Best Web Links: Systems Management 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Share a user experience, win a prize - Year-end survey: Tell us what you think - The Missing Link: Chip me? Think tank debates chip implants __________________________________________________________________ SPONSORED BY: IONA GO FROM 3RD-GEN TO OBJECT-ORIENTED WITH NO PAIN, RETRAINING OR DOWNTIME Are you facing pressure to migrate your mainframe systems to new technologies such as Java and EJBs? Don't be pushed! There's a much smarter alternative to costly retraining of COBOL and PL/I developers and re-engineering systems. IONA integrates mainframe-based applications into an e-business system via a service-oriented architecture (SOA) approach. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER to learn why global leaders like Credit Suisse are choosing the SOA alternative. http://search390.com/r/0,,7700,00.htm?IONAwhitepaper ___________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TAKE OUR POLL | Search390.com Is Linux still the wave of the future? >> CLICK to post your response: http://search390.techtarget.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHY TO RUN LINUX ON THE MAINFRAME OVER MVS? | by Jan Lahmann Dear Ask the Expert, I have been asked to identify the benefits of implementing Linux on an existing S/390 mainframe. The tricky part is that my company wants to know the reasons for implementing Linux, how exactly will it give them an advantage over MVS and if they should upgrade the system or not. >> CLICK for Jan's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid488981_tax285124,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO START LINUX IN AN LPAR? | by Jan Lahmann Dear Ask the Expert, I need a simple book on how to start Linux in an LPAR. All of the docs from IBM and others have far too much information to dig through. I need to know: 1) Should I have a special IODF for the LPAR to isolate Linux I/O? 2) How do I actually get the software from a CD or tar file onto the Linux res pack? 3) How do I connect a terminal once I get it going? >> CLICK for Jan's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid491136_tax285124,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= NEED HELP WITH FTP FROM MVS TO UNIX? | by Jim Keohane Dear Ask the Expert, I am FTPing a file from MVS to a Unix server. From that server, it is FTP'd to another Unix server and finally to MVS again, where the carriage control is lost. Any suggestions? >> CLICK for Jim's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid496357_tax285032,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO SET UP RESTARTABLE FTP? | Operating Systems forum Jim Keohane recently shared his wisdom with Search390.com user "UrsaMinor, who posted the following in the Operating Systems forum: "Can somebody tell me how to set up a large FTP from OS/390 TCP/IP to Unix so it's restartable?" >> CLICK to read Jim's response: http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee83ff6/463 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IBM, SUN, OTHERS TOUT MERITS OF WEB SERVICES | SearchWebServices.com Web evangelists from Microsoft, IBM, Sun and BEA attempted to convince Comdex attendees this week that Web services would soon become the de facto method for exchanging data electronically. It might not happen in some sectors for a year or two, but IT pros need to be prepared. >> CLICK for full story: http://www.searchwebservices.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid26_gci864511,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT | Best Web Links Keeping an eye on all aspects of a mainframe enterprise system can be a daunting task. Begin with "Systems Management Strategies" in this Best Web Links section for sources that will help give you the big-picture view. Once you've developed a plan, click on sections like "Applications Integration," "Performance Tuning," and "Security" to get down to the nitty-gritty of everyday issues. >> CLICK for the Best Web Links: http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax1487,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ SPONSORED BY: UltraQuest from Aonix Free Case Study See how Nabisco was able to save money and operate more efficiently using Web-based access to S/390 data. Aonix introduces UltraQuest Reporter, the new standard in Web-based access to S/390 data. UltraQuest Reporter's ease of use and powerful capabilities make enterprise-wide data available for business decision making, while reducing resources and cost. Click here to learn how with your Free Nabisco Case Study http://search390.com/r/0,,7701,00.htm?freecasestudy ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SHARE A USER EXPERIENCE, WIN A PRIZE Help build the new User Experience section on Search390.com. Find out how your greatest IT triumphs can help fellow mainframers -- and become eligible to win a prize for submitting your story! >> CLICK for more information: http://search390.techtarget.com/content/0,290959,sid10_gci852128,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= YEAR-END SURVEY | Tell us what you think We need your help! Please take this quick survey that highlights your projected spending on various projects and initiatives for 2003. We want to know if and how your budget and purchasing decisions will change next year compared to this year. 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