Ask the Experts: Linux and tape drives

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October 14, 2004 Published by  Search390.com Ask The Experts NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > KnowledgeStorm IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Linux and tape drives   >  Using MVS software and Linux LPARs for Linux apps   >  A few major Linux advantages   >  Moving apps to z/Linux   >  Mainframe career advice Linux and tape drives [Search390.com] A Search390.com user asked: This question was posted earlier this year: "We are using StorageTek 9310 library station with units 9840, 9940 (emulated in z/OS as 3490). Can the drives be used by z/Linux Suse running under z/VM and shared with z/OS partition?" I am curious as to what is requesting the tape mounts on z/Linux -- not under VM. Would it be the TMS server? Click here to see the answer.   KnowledgeStorm One of the best research tools for new product purchasing is right at your fingertips. Visit the Search390.com Product and Vendor Guide, powered by KnowledgeStorm, to compare specific hardware and software solutions. Don't jump from one vendor site to the next -- do all your comparisons all in one place. You can also receive quotes directly Click Here   Using MVS software and Linux LPARs for Linux apps [Search390.com] A Search390.com user asked: Can MVS software, such as DFHSM or FDR, be interfaced with a Linux LPAR and used for Linux applications? For example, if I put my backend mail servers on Linux, I'd like to use HSM to migrate e-mail files. Click here to see the answer. A few major Linux advantages [Search390.com] A Search390.com user asked: What makes Linux standout when compared to z/OS or to rephrase, what are the additional features in Linux on the mainframe not available under MVS? Click here to see the answer. Moving apps to z/Linux [Search390.com] A Search390.com user asked: Are you seeing organizations move applications to z/Linux that include a requirement to print to remote printers? Have you seen organizations move any legacy CICS apps to Linux? Click here to see the answer. FEATURED TOPIC:  Mainframe career advice Looking for a new job? Trying to get a promotion? This week's Featured Topic provides news and advice to help you take command of your career. ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE:  Help us beta test this new feature ITKnowledge Exchange is a place where storage professionals can share ideas, expertise and get difficult technical questions answered by other IT pros. Better than a forum or a listserv, it provides the opportunity to collaborate with groups and individual experts who share similar areas of IT expertise. This new feature is currently in beta. Sign up today and help us make it a success! SEARCH390.COM POLL:  Software negotiation Would you consider your most recent negotiation with a software vendor successful? 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?cid=494034&lid=430652&track=NL-16 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 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494