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January 27, 2005 Published by  Search390.com Ask The Experts NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   >  IBM IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Can OS/390 2.10 and z/OS 1.6 get along?   >  What mode is my DB operating in?   >  Has the DLL changed in the new compiler?   >  Enterprise COBOL and VisualAge Generator   >  Mainframe app dev in an Agile world Can OS/390 2.10 and z/OS 1.6 get along? [Jim Schesvold] Dear Jim: What do you think about the coexistence of 2.10 and 1.6 sharing VSAM, Master and User Catalog, DFSMS Control Dataset and CA TPX? Do you think we have some chance to migrate immediately to z/OS 1.6? Read Jim's response MORE INFO: > Read all of Jim's answers to members' questions > Ask Jim a question of your own     Featured Offer: XML Standards It can be difficult for beginners to navigate the most important aspects of XML. Today's featured white paper, "The core standards -- a foundation for the wide world of XML" provides a guide to XML standards, including a wide range of recommended resources for further information. Download this paper to learn more about critical XML technologies. Visit our Resource Center today!     What mode is my DB operating in? [Jim Schesvold] Dear Jim: How do I determine what mode my DB2 390 Z series database is operating in? Read Jim's response Has the DLL changed in the new compiler? [Jim Schesvold] Dear Jim: Do you know if the DLL option in C has changed between the old and new compilers (C/C++ for OS/390 r10.2 to C/C++ for z/OS r1.6)? Read Jim's response Enterprise COBOL and VisualAge Generator [Jim Schesvold] Dear Jim: Is enterprise COBOL supported by VisualAge Generator on mainframe version 1.2? Read Jim's response FEATURED TOPIC:  Web services for newbies Are you contemplating or using Web services? Or are you clueless about them and how they relate to mainframes? This week's Featured Topic offers a primer on Web services -- for the newbies and the not-so-very-newbies alike. ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE:  Mainframe app dev in an Agile world "ctarpey" writes: Does anyone have any experience with using Agile techniques in the mainframe application world (e.g., COBOL, legacy apps, MVS/IMS/DB2 and so on)? If so, I would be interested in hearing of your experiences and welcome any pointers to information about the subject. Share your experiences EXPERT WEBCAST:  z/OS Release 4 migration Upgrading to z/OS can be a dizzying process. Should you upgrade to z/OS Release 4 or z/OS Release 5? What's the difference? You should check out this webcast with Jim Schesvold, president of Best Customer Solutions, to find answers to those questions. He will address the difference between z/OS Release 4 and z/OS Release 5. Jim will also speak about the required and recommended tasks for shops planning an upgrade. 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 2005 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Ask The Experts": Go to unsubscribe: http://search390.techtarget.com/u?cid=501589&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