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November 30, 2004 Published by  Search390.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Arbutus Software IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Mainframe Micro-quiz: DB2 V8   >  IBM deal could be Sybase's last stand   >  Is the tide turning back to the mainframe?   >  It's time to take a look at server virtualization   >  The Missing Link: Hyperion drives to clear the air Mainframe Micro-quiz: DB2 V8 [Search390.com] Check out this new micro-quiz on DB2 V8. It will both test your knowledge and provide additional resources you may find useful when contemplating an upgrade. MORE INFO: > Archived Featured Topic on DB2 V8 > IBM fellow on DB2 V8 for zSeries   White Paper: Integrating Mainframe Legacy Data Does your data integration solution focus on integrating data from database managers, but come up short when addressing non-relational, VSAM or IMS data? This free white paper "A New Approach to Old Data" outlines a flexible solution for accessing, integrating or migrating all types of complex mainframe data by easily exposing these data sources as a virtual database to Windows applications. Click here to view this free White Paper.   IBM deal could be Sybase's last stand [SearchOracle.com] Sybase and IBM are joining forces to increase their stake in the Linux market, a move that could be Sybase's last chance to maintain a presence in the database market. Is the tide turning back to the mainframe? [IT-Director.com] A common criticism of the mainframe is its cost but IT managers should take a closer look as managing distributed networks is getting more and more costly. TIP:  It's time to take a look at server virtualization Virtualization in the data center is nothing new. But thanks mostly to the server consolidation craze, the concept is just now really making strides. POLL:  Mainframe workers unite! Unionization is one way mainframers can solve some of the problems they face. Would you be interested in joining a union? Do you think mainframers are white collar workers? ADVICE:  HSM diagnostics A Search390.com user asked Mark Zelden, our z/OS system programing expert: I have an HSM CDS that used to have six HSMs in an HSMplex, but now each HSM runs in its own LPAR with its own CDS. The original CDS still has a BCR and DCR record in the BCDS for each host in the old HSMplex. How do I get HSM to delete these records? Or, can I use FIXCDS delete to safely get rid of them? The BCRs and DCRs require memory and cycles to maintain. Hyperion drives to clear the air [CNET News.com] If you're a customer of Hyperion Solutions, don't ever accuse them of ... gas guzzling? The company is offering a $5,000 reimbursement to employees who buy a car that gets at least 45 miles per gallon. The company is driving to be your clean air software firm -- the Ben and Jerry's of IT you might say. But this green gesture begs one question: What happens to the employee who goes and buys a Hummer? 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] 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 "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://search390.techtarget.com/u?cid=498310&lid=430653&track=NL-170 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