Directory of Mainframe Resources

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IBM Mainframe refers to any computer that is compatible with IBM eserver zSeries computers and their predecessors, dating back to the System/360 first announced by IBM on April 7, 1964. Compatible in the software sense: it will run the same operating system.

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Resources in This Category

• Anura Guruge: Mr. SNA

  http://www.guruge.com/
  Guruge's views on the IBM world, XML Web services, grids and autonomic computing.

• BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader

  https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/product/other_software/bookmanager_product_family?productContext=-678073313
  Free Java-based software for Linux and Windows workstations. Used to read IBM manuals in BookManager format, typically on CD-ROM. Replaces IBM Library Reader (ILR).

• Computer History: IBM 360/370/3090/390

  http://www.beagle-ears.com/lars/engineer/comphist/ibm360.htm
  A personal history of the IBM mainframe by Lars Poulsen.

• Computer Measurement Group

  http://www.cmg.org/
  CMG is a user group focused on performance and resource management, especially for IBM mainframes, with an annual conference and exhibition in North America. Groups link lists local CMG groups worldwide.

• Coupling Facility Structure Sizer: CFSIZER

  http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/cfsizer/
  A Web-based application used to calculate the size of each IBM software product's structure within a Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility (CF).

• Dictionary of the Mainframe World

  http://www.sdsusa.com/dictionary/
  6000 words and phrases currently in use and from the past, technical and marketing terms, as heard in IBM mainframe computer environments.

• Dinos Web Ring

  http://www.chopf.com/dinoring.shtml
  Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes.

• Disaster Recovery Journal

  http://www.drj.com/
  Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an annual conference.

• Fujitsu Mainframe Servers

  http://www.fujitsu.com/services/computing/server/mainframe/
  Manufacturer of IBM mainframe-compatible servers, services, software and storage. Fujitsu acquired Amdahl, originally founded by IBM System/360 architect Gene Amdahl.

• Hitachi Data Systems

  http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/
  HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related support, software and training is also available.

• IBM Corporate Archives

  http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/
  Includes a Search facility. Catalog link then Products and Services includes information on and pictures of many historical pieces of mainframe hardware.

• IBM Mainframe Servers

  http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/
  IBM home page for current mainframe computer systems, with links to an overview, software, operating systems, networking, I/O connectivity, solutions, news, events, FAQs, support, education and a library of documents.

• IBM Redbooks

  http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/
  Special type of less formal IBM manuals. Useful for users seeking more real-world examples than given in standard manuals. Usually details implementation and experiences of a project to implement IBM software and hardware, but some are conference presentation material. More often now, a few are introductory textbooks on a specific technology: IBM hardware or software product.

• IBM Resource Link

  http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
  Convenient access to mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information. Registration is free, but is restricted to IBM customers, business partners and employees; confirmation takes about two business hours.

• IBM Resources for Mainframe Developers

  http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/developers/
  IBM programs and information for anyone developing a commercial software product for IBM's mainframe operating systems. Including free software and low cost hardware through PartnerWorld for Developers, developerWorks and other programs.

• ITPapers: IBM Mainframe

  http://www.itpapers.com/search.aspx?&scid=261
  A directory of technical white papers, Webcasts, and case studies from IBM and other companies.

• Marc Niegowski: Systems Programmer At Large

  http://www.marcsweb.com/
  Historical mainframe information plus tips and techniques for Assembler and C/C++. From a Systems Programmer specializing in mainframe telecommunications networks.

• Planet MVS

  http://www.planetmvs.com/
  Covers mainframe hardware and z/OS-related systems software topics. Including a collection of IBM Green Cards.

• The 360 Revolution

  ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/eserver/zseries/misc/bookoffer/download/360revolution_040704.pdf
  IBM's 40th anniversary book, by Chuck Boyer, detailing the history of the System/360; IBM mainframes today are still software-compatible with the System/360.

• The IBM 360/67 and CP/CMS

  http://www.multicians.org/thvv/360-67.html
  Tom Van Vleck's history of the IBM System/360 Model 67 computer and the CP/CMS operating system, which later became z/VM.

• Visara International

  http://www.visara.com/
  Provides SNA, 3270, 5250 and LAN/WAN integration products: displays, printers and controllers, including communication servers and console concentrators.

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