=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390.COM | Expert Questions of the Week Tip January 30, 2003
Answers to your technical questions and expert advice for the 390 community. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - DB2 test data management revolutionized. FREE White Paper. http://search390.com/r/0,,9538,00.htm?softbase =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. EXPERT QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK - Does Java perform better or worse on S/390 compared to USS? - What's the best way to connect legacy and Web applications? - Is there a command to retrieve system information? 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Featured Topic: Debunking Linux myths - Data Center Futures Tip: Put time and effort into new skills - Discussion: Is goal mode required in OS/390 2.10? - Poll: Are you concerned about getting laid off? ___________________________________________________________________ SPONSORED BY: SoftBase Copying your entire production database for testing? 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When I say "perform better," I mean less CPU consumption and overheads. >> CLICK for David's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid513090_tax293308,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO CONNECT LEGACY AND WEB APPS? | Ask the Experts Dear Jim Keohane, Is there any way to connect Web applications and IMS legacy applications? Is there some equivalent CWS for IMS? More critically, is there some way to connect 3270-applications with a Web browser easily? >> CLICK for Jim's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid513054_tax285032,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IS THERE A COMMAND TO RETRIEVE SYSTEM INFORMATION? | Ask the Experts Dear Gerhard Adam, Is there a command I can use to retrieve system information, such as processor type, serial number, LPARS, MIPS, etc? If not, what programs would I use to collect this data on hundreds of machines as efficiently as possible? >> CLICK for Gerhard's expert response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid513481_tax285033,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ :::::::::: DON'T MISS THESE IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS ::::::::: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FEATURED TOPIC | Debunking Linux myths Despite its growing adoption rate, Linux continues to suffer from some negative misconceptions. Whether you're concerned about scalability, security or enterprise-readiness, see this Featured Topic to find out if Linux really has what it takes. >> CLICK for the full Featured Topic: http://search390.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid10_gci876389,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= GROWING UP, AND OUT: OPPORTUNITIES EXPAND FOR PEOPLE WILLING TO PUT TIME AND EFFORT INTO LEARNING NEW SKILLS | by Johanna Ambrosio You can't go wrong learning new skills. Not only can it help you get -- or keep -- that data center job over the next five years, it can also add up to more career opportunities later on. Find out what skills are hot for mainframers and where to find learning opportunities in this tip. >> CLICK for the full tip: http://search390.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid10_gci872364,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IS GOAL MODE REQUIRED IN OS/390 2.10? | Operating Systems forum Search390.com user "IspatInland" posted the following in the Operating Systems forum and needs your help: "Can anyone tell me if Workload Manager (goal mode) is required to run OS/390 2.10? We are currently running OS/390 2.8 in compatibility mode and would like to stay that way in 2.10." Think you can help? If so, please click to post a response: http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee83ff6/481!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TAKE OUR POLL | Search390.com Thousand of IT workers are losing their jobs. 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