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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- Disaster Recovery Journal Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an annual conference.
- Computer Measurement Group 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.
- Planet MVS Covers mainframe hardware and z/OS-related systems software topics. Including a collection of IBM Green Cards.
- Dinos Web Ring Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes.
- The IBM 360/67 and CP/CMS Tom Van Vleck's history of the IBM System/360 Model 67 computer and the CP/CMS operating system, which later became z/VM.
- Computer History: IBM 360/370/3090/390 A personal history of the IBM mainframe by Lars Poulsen.
- IBM Redbooks 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.
- Dictionary of the Mainframe World 6000 words and phrases currently in use and from the past, technical and marketing terms, as heard in IBM mainframe computer environments.
- IBM Resource Link 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.
- Visara International Provides SNA, 3270, 5250 and LAN/WAN integration products: displays, printers and controllers, including communication servers and console concentrators.
- ITPapers: IBM Mainframe A directory of technical white papers, Webcasts, and case studies from IBM and other companies.
- Marc Niegowski: Systems Programmer At Large Historical mainframe information plus tips and techniques for Assembler and C/C++. From a Systems Programmer specializing in mainframe telecommunications networks.
- Fujitsu Mainframe Servers Manufacturer of IBM mainframe-compatible servers, services, software and storage. Fujitsu acquired Amdahl, originally founded by IBM System/360 architect Gene Amdahl.
- The 360 Revolution 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.
- Anura Guruge: Mr. SNA Guruge's views on the IBM world, XML Web services, grids and autonomic computing.
- IBM Mainframe Servers 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 Corporate Archives Includes a Search facility. Catalog link then Products and Services includes information on and pictures of many historical pieces of mainframe hardware.
- Coupling Facility Structure Sizer: CFSIZER A Web-based application used to calculate the size of each IBM software product's structure within a Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility (CF).
- IBM Resources for Mainframe 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.
- Hitachi Data Systems HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related support, software and training is also available.
- BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader 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).