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by Mark Brunelli, Site Editor
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Mainframers have a long and storied history. They tend to be fiercely loyal and many have been around for a number of decades. In some cases, the same can be said for the applications they run.
Do you have applications running on the mainframe that have been there since what seems like the beginning of time? How old are those apps, what do they do, and what makes you hold on to them?
I've heard stories about companies that have held on to applications that were implemented almost 20 years ago because the hardware they use isn't compatible with the newer software packages. Or companies are afraid that they'll lose data if they do upgrade or switch applications.
Then there are some who think, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Why mess with a good thing? Right?
What about your shop? Do you have any tales like that? What's the oldest application you have running? Send me your stories, and I'll post them on the site. Then we'll see who holds the title for the oldest running app. You can reach me anytime at [EMAIL PROTECTED].
See you online,
Mark Brunelli
Site Editor, Search390.com
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More mainframe FTP tips
by Mark Brunelli, Site Editor
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Our site experts get lots of questions about how to solve the many technical problems that often arise during FTP. This week, in an effort to provide you with a one-stop-shop for FTP advice, we've compiled all those useful suggestions on our featured topic page. Be sure and bookmark this page for quick reference when those pesky FTP problems start to slow you down.
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Featured Expert Craig Mullins, Director of Technology Planning, BMC Software
Category: DB2 and Database Management
BMC's Craig Mullins has extensive experience with DB2 and database management in general. Send database questions today, and he'll post a response as soon as possible.
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Read Craig's responses to previous questions
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This Week: In the forums
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IBM delivers key security features on mainframe
IBM is adding advanced encryption capabilities to its zSeries 990 mainframe that debuted in May. |
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NEW CHAPTER DOWNLOAD: Porting applications to Linux on the mainframe
With all the buzz circling around Linux, you may be quick to assume that porting mainframe applications is your best move... but is switching to open-source really the most cost-effective option? Will moving to Linux yield a high ROI? Check out this excerpt from the new book "Linux on the Mainframe" by John Eilert, Maria Eisenhaendler, Ingolf Salm and Dorothea Matthaeus and learn key considerations and technical tips for moving your mainframe apps to Linux. Download Chapter 18, "Porting Applications to Linux on the Mainframe," now. |
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FTP error codes
Click below for mainframe expert Jim Keohane's handy list of commonly encountered FTP error codes and their meanings. |
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