System z - the modern mainframe

Ranked #5,131 in Computers & Electronics, #104,411 overall

Okay, we admit it...System z can't do everything. Although z's lack of social graces may be endlessly entertaining (see videos below), too much negativity can be damaging to your health. So let's all take a nice deep cleansing breath and think happier thoughts - like what z CAN do. You might be surprised to learn about the unparalleled strength and agility lurking underneath that solid appearance: Cutting-edge technologies; monster utilization; ridiculous virtualization capability; And if not social graces - certainly social responsibility with some serious energy efficiency.

System z is definitely not your father's mainframe. Get the full scoop here, or check out the links below for additional information (including more mainframe fun![yes, you can use fun and mainframe in the same sentence]).

Blogs

The modern mainframe is generating lots of buzz. This is only a sampling - it is quite astounding how many people are 'talking' about the mainframe.






The Mainframe Blog
A collection of opinions from engineers, developers, programmers, users and influencers who share a passion for the past and future of mainframe computing.

Mainframes will never die
Blogger: John Albee, Director of Mainframe Solutions,BMC

Mainframe World
Relevant to the people who keep those mainframes running. Blogger: Trevor Eddolls, iTech-Ed, Ltd.

Exec I/O
What's new, stimulating and of general interest to the mainframe community. Bloggers: various mainframe folks at CA

Destination z
News, views, observations, interesting stuff. Blogger: Marc Smith, IBM

Mainframe Watch Belgium
Thoughts, comments, hints, and news. Blogger: Marc Wambeke, NV RealDolmen

Other Mainframe Communities

Other places for information, resources, and connections

Share
The main enterprise IT communinity since 1955.

Mainframe Community
Discussions on all things mainframe, including OS-specific forums

Destination z
A vibrant community to help you make the most of your mainframe

T-REXXERS
An easy-going mainframe website, sponsored by CA. You can even get T-rexxers gear - how cool is that?

Publications

News that fits Big Iron.

Not a publication but the new z10 mainframe is pretty amazing!zCanDoIT

Mainframe Executive
All about IT management and the mainframe

z/Journal
Useful, reliable, and interesting information for IT professionals.

The Mainstream
Business journal for the System z community

Caught on Tape

Despite what "mainframe heads" would like to think, System z really can't do everything.

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