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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Disaster Recovery Journal - http://www.drj.com
Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an annual conference. |
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z/Journal - http://www.zjournal.com
An independently-published mainframe-only magazine covering IBM zSeries hardware and the software that runs on it, including the VSE/ESA, z/VM, z/OS and Linux operating systems. Subscriptions are free in the U.S. and Canada. |
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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. |
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T-Rex - IBM eServer zSeries 990 Mainframe Computer - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/z990/
IBM laid claim to the T-Rex containing the densest electronics in the world: 3.2 billion transistors in 16 chips on 101 layers of ceramic glass connected to 5000 pins by 500 meters of wire, all in a 3.7" x 3.7" x 0.75" module. |
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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. |
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zSeries System Programmer Portal - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/zseries/progportal/
An IBM site providing mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information for Technical Support staff. |
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search390.com - http://search390.techtarget.com
IBM mainframe-specific portal, with search engine and browsable categories: hardware, software and education directories; career center, Web links, published articles (some by site staff). |
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eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition - http://www.eservercomputing.com/mainframe
A bimonthly IBM publication with technical overview and how-to articles and tips, mostly on systems software, with some hardware coverage; plus IBM and non-IBM product news. Written by IBM and non-IBM authors. |
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Bus-Tech - http://www.bustech.com
Manufactures and markets mainframe connectivity and data movement products, both under their own brand name and as an OEM. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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Architecture of the IBM System/360 - http://www.research.ibm.com/journal/rd/441/amdahl.pdf
1964 article coinciding with the announcement of the System/360 (S/360), the first family of computers to have the same machine architecture as IBM mainframes of today. Written by the S/360's architects: Gene Amdahl, Gerrit Blaauw and Fred Brooks. |
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IBM SHARK Disk - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ess/
IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) can be used for both mainframe DASD and as a Storage Area Network (SAN) for a broad range of platforms. Originally code-named SHARK. |
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Dinos Web Ring - http://www.chopf.com/dinoring.shtml
Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes. |
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360 Revolution - http://www.computerhistory.org/ibms360_04072004
Video and pictures from the 40th anniversary celebrations of the IBM mainframe (System/360) on April 7, 2004, at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, California. |
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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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Planet MVS - http://planetmvs.com
Covers mainframe hardware and z/OS-related systems software topics. Including a collection of IBM Green Cards. |
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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. |
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Lawrence Wilkinson's IBM 360/30 Saga - http://homepages.kcbbs.gen.nz/nbree/saga.html
Getting an old System/360 Model 30 running DOS/360 in 1982 in New Zealand. |
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Gallery of Old Iron: IBM S/360, S/370 - http://home.nc.rr.com/deh/GALLERY/INDEX.HTM
Pictures of Central Processing Unit (CPU), channel and control unit front panels from System/360 and /370 mainframes, plus a few System/3, 1401, 1800 and SAGE items from the author's collection. |
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IBM Jaguar Tape - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/3592/
IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3592 replaces 3590 MagStar with a non-compatible tape cartridge format, just as MagStar replaced 3480 a decade earlier. Originally code-named Jaguar. |
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Anura Guruge: Mr. SNA - http://www.guruge.com
Guruge's views on the IBM world, XML Web services, grids and autonomic computing. |
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Gilbert Saint-flour - http://home.comcast.net/~gsf/
Links to P/390 information and z/OS freeware, as well as Gilbert's own z/OS tools and documentation. |
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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. |
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Nusantara IT Pro Club - http://www.geocities.com/nit_proclub/
On-line presentations on various mainframe systems programming topics: hardware, operating system, Assembler and networking. |
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BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader - http://www-306.ibm.com/software/applications/office/bkmgr/softcopyread.html
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). |
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64-bit Architecture - http://www.aig.qc.ca/mvs/zseries.html
Article by Patrick Mullenon on IBM announcing 64 bit architecture. |
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IT In-Depth: For Data Center Professionals - http://www.itindepth.com
News analysis, technology, editorial, product reviews and pictorial sections covering mainframe, Unix/Linux, software and services. |
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IBM Hardware Internet Library - http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/s390/os390/bkserv/hw.html
Free access to IBM manuals in both Web-based BookManager and Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Mostly IBM mainframe hardware and the software that supports it. |
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Xephon Co-founder Chris Bunyan Passes Away - http://www.itindepth.com/Chris%20Tribute.htm
A tribute to the late Chris Bunyan, Xephon co-founder and champion of the IBM mainframe. |
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Hitachi Data Systems - http://www.hds.com/products_services/storage_systems/enterprise_storage
HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related support, software and training is also available. |
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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. |
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The Mainframe Breakfast Network (MBN) - http://www.arcati.com/mbn
An informal association of mainframers run by Arcati Research, with monthly newsletter and breakfast sessions in London or Oxford, England. Membership is free. |