System z - the modern mainframe
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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]).
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]).
Contents at a Glance
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?
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!zCanDoITMainframe 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
Mainframe Tools & Demos
For those who like their info hands-on.
Mainframe Esoterica
From haiku to disco - we could not have made these up.
Caught on Tape
Despite what "mainframe heads" would like to think, System z really can't do everything.
Processing?
Thoughts, questions, ideas for more 'z can't do its'?

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Bluethunder
May 15, 2009 @ 1:13 pm | delete
- this says it all ..
http://nemo.cbp.gov/opa/videos/2009/whit_won_elevation.wmv
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ProTechTraining
Mar 31, 2009 @ 10:08 am | delete
- New to Squidoo but looking forward to joining into the conversation....
Long live System z
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ZekeAndoit Nov 7, 2008 @ 12:02 pm | delete
- Corrected. My apologies about that. [in reply to MarcWambeke]
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MarcWambeke
Nov 7, 2008 @ 8:20 am | delete
- Hi, wonder where this blurb is going to end up.
Thanks for mentioning me on your page, but could you please correct my name.
It's not Wanabeke but Wambeke.
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Twitter Follow
z Twitter from IBM.
Do you know of other mainframe twitters? Let us know.

- IBM_System_z
- aka IBM System z
- 3,470 followers
- 153 following
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- Enroll in an online instructor-led workshop: Building a #cloud #architecture using #Linux on #Systemz http://t.co/xtBC4y9V
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- Computerworld Canada: The "leaner, meaner" System z #mainframe http://t.co/GG5UhMn4
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- Ensure availability of critical applications with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS v8.Feb16, Webcast at http://t.co/8ujQvTgk #SystemzSW
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- Learn about NEW System z software announcements, and how they address key CIO priorities in Feb.21 webcast http://t.co/tQ1NY7ln #SystemzSW
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- Boost performance, productivity and cost savings with IBM’s latest compilers for zEnterprise-Feb15 Webcast http://t.co/yknFyfcG #SystemzSW
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