Mainframe tape encryption
Hi all, Anyone using mainframe tape encryption to selectively encrypt DSN's on tape volumes or entire volumes? Successes? Issues? Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. http://infosecinc.com/PSU%20Form.html (click here for info on the InfoSec PSU program!) 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) mailto:rf...@infosecinc.com rf...@infosecinc.com Visit us at http://www.infosecinc.com/ www.infosecinc.com Click here for the http://www.facebook.com/pages/Centreville-VA/InfoSec-Inc/43693760902?ref=s InfoSec, Inc. Face book page The information contained in this e-mail message may be proprietary and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Another pathetic job offer
Gee...That's mid-late 1980's salary. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com The information contained in this e-mail message may be proprietary and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chase, John Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 3:00 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Another pathetic job offer -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Gary Green [ snip ] Job Description The MVS Systems Programmer will install; customize; test; implement; document and support IBM mainframe operating system software (z/OS 1.7 or 1.8) and multiple 3rd party software products on over 25 MVS images. You will code in Assembler to develop, test, implement, document and support system modifications and MVS and JES exits Analyze, debug and correct various z/OS software problems Support z/OS USS environment Use IBM's ServiceLink and interface with IBM technical support to resolve Operating system Software and Hardware problems Read and analyze system dumps Provide system-programming support for the installation and upgrade of mainframe hardware configurations Provide support for Disaster Recovery planning and testing and provide 24/7/365 support for Software/Hardware issues. Install, customize, test, implement, document and support independent software vendor (ISV) products as required (this includes user modifications that require customization for release levels or related to site requirements) and work with the vendors on problems and resolution. Evaluate Software products as required and make recommendations to management - Implement and maintain security and control policies, procedures and standards in all phases of Software and Hardware implementation changes Maintain up-to-date knowledge of installed Hardware and Software products Provide customer support by addressing Software/Hardware related trouble tickets providing levels 1, 2 and 3 support. IOW, they apparently want a master sysprog. Job Overview Company: Fast Switch, Ltd. Required Education: Not Specified Job Type: Information Technology Installation - Maint - Repair Required Experience: Not Specified Base Pay: $38,000 - $46,000 /Year Required Travel: Not Specified Other Pay: Benefits and Paid Time Off available For around twice that, one could drive a garbage truck in many larger cities, and possibly get some paid overtime on top. Obviously a sham offer. -jc- -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Mainframes.. Extinct or still going strong ?
As a mainframe centric software and services company, our business is seeing a growth trend. An interesting observation we have seen recently is where companies who have been migrating off of the mainframe are canceling those migration plans and staying on the mainframe. One such company was in the 11th year of a 2 year migration and finally canceled it and is taking advantage of z/Linux instead of distributed server farms and leveraging the Z's reliability, stability, performance and security. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com The information contained in this e-mail message may be proprietary and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Schmidt Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 7:06 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Mainframes.. Extinct or still going strong ? F wrote: We use IMS and DB2 on z/OS today and was wondering if we should consider moving to distributed systems like Oracle or SQL Server. Reason being, we are concerned about mainframe skill sets on IMS and DB2. Also the news around many systems moving away from mainframes keeps us wondering what to do. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Mainframes.. Extinct or still going strong ?
Sorry - I wouldn't feel comfortable doing so, but maybe if anyone on the list has experienced a change in strategy to go back to the mainframe, they would be willing to share dome details? Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com The information contained in this e-mail message may be proprietary and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Porowski Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:27 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Mainframes.. Extinct or still going strong ? I don't suppose you could publish any details (even if you have to leave the company name out)? Ken Porowski AVP Systems Software CIT Group E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- Robert Fake One such company was in the 11th year of a 2 year migration and finally canceled it and is taking advantage of z/Linux instead of distributed server farms and leveraging the Z's reliability, stability, performance and security. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Conversion aid for ROSCOE RPF's to TSO CLISTS or TSO REXX EXECS
I had a similar experience to Steve...we could run 100 Roscoe users on just a fraction of the CPU of TSO. I would perform some performance/capacity planning studies before making the switch. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com The information contained in this e-mail message may be proprietary and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thompson, Steve Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 9:22 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Conversion aid for ROSCOE RPF's to TSO CLISTS or TSO REXX EXECS -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hessong, Keith Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 6:54 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Conversion aid for ROSCOE RPF's to TSO CLISTS or TSO REXX EXECS SNIP I am looking for a 3rd party software product that may help us accomplish this or someone who has already done this that might be willing to share the code that they used to do this. I would also be interested in hearing about user experiences of people who have already undertaken this task. SNIP Start budgeting for a CPU upgrade. If ROSCOE has similar efficiency as ACS/WYLBUR had, you will see a significant increase in CPU utilization. In the 3090 days, the moving of approximately 30 people to TSO resulted in a company (insurance industry) looking at a CPU upgrade. They stopped the migration -- probably because the cost of the extra CPU and the corresponding increase in software costs. Regards, Steve Thompson -- All opinions expressed by me are my own and may not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -- -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Industry Standard Time To Analyze A Line Of Code
Reminds me as well of a bank's audio teller code (Assembler) I was made responsible for when I was about 20 and the comments were in German :-) Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelman, Tom Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 3:43 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Industry Standard Time To Analyze A Line Of Code More specifically, I'm looking at this from a maintenance perspective. If I give a programmer an existing program to modify, how long on average will it take, per line of code, to analyze the program to then be able to then make necessary changes. No way to predict. It all depends on whether the author (or the last person to maintain it) was stark raving mad! Or like a system programmer in a shop I worked in who would write extensive modifications to the operating system code at the request of management. He was a brilliant assembler programmer but hated to document. When you came to a comment in his code that said Warning Will Robinson you knew to read very carefully because he was using some sort strange assembler construct. Tom Kelman * If you wish to communicate securely with Commerce Bank and its affiliates, you must log into your account under Online Services at http://www.commercebank.com or use the Commerce Bank Secure Email Message Center at https://securemail.commercebank.com NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution or forwarding of the message or any attached file is not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system. * -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Industry Standard Time To Analyze A Line Of Code
Thanks Todd. More specifically, I'm looking at this from a maintenance perspective. If I give a programmer an existing program to modify, how long on average will it take, per line of code, to analyze the program to then be able to then make necessary changes. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Burch Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 10:37 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Industry Standard Time To Analyze A Line Of Code I seem to recall that the average lines produced per day for a seasoned programmer was 17. Todd -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Fake - InfoSec, Inc. Hi All, I've searched the archives, but didn't find anything on this... Can anyone tell me or does anyone know where I might find a documented industry standard amount of time it takes to analyze a line of code? I suspect something has been published on this somewhere, but I can't seem to locate anything. I'm sure the amount of time varies depending on the type of code (ALC, COBOL, EZtrieve, et al) but any direction would be greatly appreciated. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.36/1041 - Release Date: 10/1/2007 10:20 AM -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Industry Standard Time To Analyze A Line Of Code
Thanks all, I figured this was going to be abstract and hard to nail down. Wanted to be able to rely on some documented standard if available to base my estimates on. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Finnell Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 1:41 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Industry Standard Time To Analyze A Line Of Code In a message dated 10/2/2007 12:16:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In addition, the performance metrics used for application code are vastly different from the performance metrics used for systems code. There is an entire field of study regarding performance metrics when developing and revising code. It is one of the most different tasks that management has to address. Goes all the way to Fred Brookes' Mythical Man Month and still evolving. Got to do early review of Putnam's Macro modeling. It evolved into SLIM although his intention was to break it into eigenvalues depending on size and scope of project. He was kinda funny and would often repeat the question in BNF for his trusty HP calulator. _http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=265168.265174coll=dl=CFID=15151515 C FTOKEN=6184618_ (http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=265168.265174coll=dl=CFID=15151515 CFTOKEN=6184618) ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: How old are you?
I'm 46 years old now. I started Assembler programming on a 360 when I was 18. Best move I ever made. I've always thought that the mainframes were here to stay and the move to non-mainframe platforms was driven significantly by the trade rags in the 90's. Our product and services business is dedicated to support of the mainframe, so I hope it will be around for many, many more years. I'm glad to see some youngsters supporting the mainframe!! Bob Robert B. Fake President InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
CA Auditor (Examine) for z/OS comparison
Hello, Does anyone have comparative documentation between CA Auditor (was eTrust Examine) versus other z/OS auditing products? If so, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share that with me or point me to any known on-line resources where I can download myself. Feel free to send offline to me if preferred. Thanks! Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Virtual Tape Stacking Software
Hello Lizette, Take a look at CA VTAPE: http://www.ca.com/files/DataSheets/brighstor_ca_vtape_r11-5_ds.pdf Success story that discusses tape stacking: http://ca.com/files/SuccessStories/29989_county_el_paso_bvs.pdf It integrates nicely with CA1 as well. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: Lizette Koehler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 9:13 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Virtual Tape Stacking Software Gentle Listers - I have searched the archives and found a lot of discussion but nothing I was looking for. We currently have Open Tech to stack virtual tapes on one physical 3590 tape (VDR). Are there any other equivilents or is Open Tech it. We are running z/OS V1.7 with DFSMShsm. We also have DFDSS and a couple of CA products (CA1). We need to compare the Open Tech process with other vendor(s) to ensure we have the right tool for the right function. Any ideas will be appreciated. Lizette -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Extract listing of production datasets
Thanks for your input everyoneI really appreciate it. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: Clark, Kevin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Extract listing of production datasets Bob, You did say easy. On the ISPF 3.4 Enter P for print dataset list Enter %%%P.*in the DSNAME LEVEL I would only do this online with less than 10,000 datasets or so. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Extract listing of production datasets
I have a need to generate a listing of all production datasets. The way the production datasets are identified is via the 4th byte of the high level qualifier. If the 4th byte is a P, it is production. For example: EGMP.DATASET.ONE and DNUP.DATASET.ONE are production. EGMT.DATASET.ONE and DNUT.DATASET.ONE are test, etc. What is the easiest method to identify and extract to a flat file these production dataset names? Thanks in advance for your help. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Control-O replacement
Take a look at CA's OPS/MVS. What is your reasoning for moving off of Control-O? Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: Bill Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 1:22 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Control-O replacement List, We are looking at replacing Control-O. (BMC) We don't have any other Control software. What software packages provide similar functionality to Control-O? Which package is the most widely used? TIA, Bill Johnson - 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Control-O replacement
Hi Bill, Then I would take a good look at CA OPS/MVS for event management, CA-7 for Job Scheduling, CA-11 for restart. We can chat offline if you would prefer. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: Bill Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 2:07 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Control-O replacement Robert, We can't get any training on it or the Key Stroke Language. I've contacted BMC and they currently don't offer training. We have Zeke/Zebb/Oasis as our scheduling/restart package. (Wouldn't mind replacing those either) Bill Johnson Robert Fake [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a look at CA's OPS/MVS. What is your reasoning for moving off of Control-O? Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com - Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: FLEX-ES PWD
InfoSec, Inc. has been tremendously successful via this program. We utilized the tServer T30 (Thinkpad laptop) system to develop The Automated Security Administrator (TASA) for CA-Top Secret, CA-ACF2 and IBM-RACF. This technology was acquired by CA in 2005 and is now known as eTrust Cleanup for CA-Top Secret, CA-ACF2 and IBM-RACF. There are many hundreds of clients of this software today. We have continued in the PWD and have developed another tool to enhance the capabilities of CA-Top Secret administrators, called TSSadmin Express using our T30. Without the FLEX-ES platform and the PWD program, we would never have been able to afford a mainframe computing platform to develop and market this software. I have written to IBM regarding this issue and like everyone else, have not received much in the way of answers or direction. Our license doesn't expire until 12/2008, so we have time to make decisions once everything plays out, but we are very concerned that if we do not have the FLEX-ES platform to continue development and support and the cost effective IBM software, the astronomical costs to a small business like ourselves could put us out of business. Bob Robert B. Fake President InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: David Day [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:14 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: FLEX-ES PWD Just curious. Does anyone know of any success stories vis-a-vis this platform and program? Got the Flex machine through PWD, developed the software, brought it to market, and am now a successful ISV? -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
CPU Utilization? (was: Did you see this?)
If you are looking at SDSF and have multiple processors, it is likely that you are looking at CPU utilization across all of them. We used to look at utilization across all CP's: 1 CPU = 100% 2 CPU = 200% 3 CPU = 300% If you are using 1.5 CPU's, the result would be 150% (50% relative utilization.) I hope this is helpful. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: nafez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:47 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Spam: Did you see this? Hi ; Did anybody see the 'used percentage field' in ISPF 5.7 giving numbers more than 100% like 228% and 116%?, I have this situation on our Z/OS 1.7 but not on OS/390 2.10. any ideas will be appretiated? Nafez Al-Besheeti System Prog. KSU Computer Center -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
DFSMS/RMM Tape Copy/Stack
Hi, I've searched the IBM-MAIN archives, but could find an answer to my question there. I have a customer who is interested in copying several thousand tapes to new tapes. They are an RMM TMS. Does DFSMS/RMM have a tape copy/stack capability? Any other thoughts? Client doesn't want to purchase any other software. Thanks for your help. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
z/OS Consulting Opportunities
Hello everyone. From time to time we are contracted to provide z/OS related systems programming services. So as not to infringe on the IBM-MAIN list and folks that are not interested in z/OS consulting opportunities, if anyone IS interested in hearing about these opportunities, please send me your name, email address and other contact info and I will limit my job opportunity postings to only those people via email and not via the IBM-MAIN list server. Thank you very much and I look forward to hearing form you. Best regards, Bob Fake President InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: still hunting zOS opportunities PA-MD
Here are a few mainframe shops in that general area. No idea if they are hiring or not. Good luck. COMPANY CITYSTATE U S Dept Army Directorate Info Mgmt Fort DetrickMD Pennsylvania Higher Educ AsstnceHarrisburg PA Penn National Insurance Harrisburg PA Lancaster General Hospital Lancaster PA Donegal Insurance Group Company MariettaPA P M A Insurance Group Blue Bell PA Brodart Company WilliamsportPA York Casket Company Inc YorkPA Boscov's IncReading PA County of Montgomery Courthouse Norristown PA Valley Forge Medical Center HospNorristown PA Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: Mark H. Young [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:37 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: still hunting zOS opportunities PA-MD On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:02:34 -0600, Joel Ivey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many listers helped me a few months ago identifying zOS shops in the Harrisburg, PA area. As other recent threads have mentioned, the zOS market isn't exactly hopping. The market I'm in is next to dead, and we're still trying to explore a move to the PA-MD area. I'm trying to compile a list of shops for potential employment in the Hagerstown - Frederick/Mt. Airy - York, PA area without getting too close to Baltimore/Washington (no insult intended).Even the Winchester, VA area would be good. I'm aware of First Data and Washington County Hospital. Any help in compiling this list will be greatly appreciated.Thank you. Joel M Ivey SC Employment Security Commission Columbia, SC I used to work for Marriott when they were still in Bethesda, MD. But they moved their datacenter and operations (including SysProgs) up to Frederick, MD many years ago. I think they are still there. You might want to try there? (No, sorry.I have no contacts up there). TTFN, Mark H. Young Sr. MVS Systems Programmer Fairfax County Gov't, VA -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Did schools ever teach systems programming other than NIU was Re: help -- ignorant new boss
I attended (now defunct) Computer Learning Center in Northern Virginia in 1978, right out of high school. Like Eric mentioned, no systems programming, but mainframe basics (bits, bytes) and Cobol, Assembler and RPG. All work was done on a 360/xx and punched cards. Had to wait overnight to get your results back (unlike today when you can debug your syntax with the compiler by running it however many times a day.) They taught Cobol first, which was easier to understand and code, but hard to debug. Then they taught us Assembler. That's when the light bulb came on. It was then that I understood how to debug my Cobol and a love for reading dumps. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: Eric Bielefeld [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 12:18 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Did schools ever teach systems programming other than NIU was Re: help -- ignorant new boss I went to a technical college starting around 1971 at the Milwaukee Area Technical College. I took the Business Data Processing associate degree program. They didin't teach systems programming, but they had an excellent program teaching Cobol, Assembler, RPG, database, PL/1, Utilities and JCL, etc. Of course now, I don't think they teach anything mainframe, except maybe a Cobol course. Eric Bielefeld Sr. Systems Programmer Lands' End 608-935-4680 Dodgeville, Wisconsin Clark Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My only computer course in college was on an IBM 650 with a 2000 word drum and vacuum tubes. Most of my learning was OJT plus being sent to some IBM courses. My personal opinion is that the universities have bamboozled the business community into believing that they really train people for running data centers. As Martha Stewart would say; Dinosaur-speed is a GOOD thing.ay there, sonny?! TTFN, Mark Young -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: CA web site
Hi Jon, I am not having any issues with SupportConnect KB searches. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. - Mainframe Software and Services Provider 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Brock Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:38 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: CA web site Has anyone else had trouble with CA's SupportConnect web site for the last several days? I am unable to use the Knowledge Base feature. I thought for a little while the problem was an Internet access-monitoring package we have, but now that doesn't seem to be the case. Is CA's Knowledge Base usable for the rest of you? Thanks, Jon -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: TLMS CopyCat Utility
Hi Carlos, CA CopyCat Link below. Perfect for migrating to VTS. To summarize: BrightStor CA-Dynam®/TLMS Tape Management Copycat Utility provides advanced software to assist the user with tape media conversions, media consolidation/stacking and media replacement operations. BrightStor CA-Dynam/TLMS Copycat Utility also helps in disaster recovery by facilitating tape backup and electronic vaulting. BrightStor CA-Dynam/TLMS Copycat is a powerful utility designed to help the user copy data from tape to tape while retaining the BrightStor CA-Dynam/TLMS Tape Management database attributes. http://www3.ca.com/solutions/Overview.aspx?ID=1060 http://www3.ca.com/Files/DataSheets/brightstor_dynamtlms_copycatutility_pa.p df I hope this is helpful. Bob Robert B. Fake InfoSec, Inc. 703-825-1202 (o) 571-241-5492 (c) 949-203-0406 (efax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit us at www.infosecinc.com -Original Message- -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carlos Bodra Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:45 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: TLMS CopyCat Utility Some time ago I sent to IBM-Main list a question about migration of old 3480/90 physical cartridges to a VTS subsystem. Someone sends me an e-mail telling about COPYCAT. Carlos Bodra zSeries System Programmer São Paulo - SP - Brazil -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
