Ask the Expert: Looking for DB2 support

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April 08, 2004 Published by  Search390.com Ask The Experts Issue Sponsored By: Data Center Decisions - June 2-4, 2004, Chicago IN THIS ISSUE: Looking for DB2 support Using IMB Assembler to access DB2 data The path to an executable DB2 program The System 360 turns 40 Looking for DB2 support [Craig Mullins] What DB2-z/OS options do I, or more precisely management, have when considering what applications to use for the order entry and manufacturing process of a multi-billion dollar company? Data Center Decisions - June 2-4, 2004, Chicago Get the latest information on data center environments, designs, storage and security. This is the second year of our conference and this year's show promises to give you the cutting edge information and topics you need to stay ahead. Gain fresh insights into these topics & more, only at the 2004 Data Center Decisions conference. Don't miss out - register now. Using IMB Assembler to access DB2 data [Craig Mullins] I need to create some extract programs to read a set of DB2 tables in our mainframe environment. I don't have time to learn COBOL but I have 18 years of experience with MVS Assembler. Is there a way to connect the two -- DB2 and Assembler? The path to an executable DB2 program [Craig Mullins] Could you please explain the difference between a package and a plan, the process of precompilation, compilation and running a COBOL DB2 program as well as a COBOL CICS DB2 program? TOPICS: The System 360 turns 40 Forty years ago this week, IBM released the System 360 family of mainframes. The machines revolutionized both computing and how companies did business. WEBCASTS: Webify your mainframe Join Search390.com and software developer Jim Keohane as we examine the planning process for implementing Web services on the mainframe. Learn how XML is a good fit for legacy databases. TIPS: CICS Strategies Our CICS Strategies tips are designed to help you debug, problem solve and make working with CICS as smooth as possible. Check out our list of dozens of informative CICS tips. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! Search390: Today's News Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by Search390.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Ask The Experts": Go to unsubscribe: http://search390.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-16&ad=479745 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search390 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494