Integrating CICS v2.3 using Webspshere process server
How can I integrate with CICS v2.3 using websphere process server? Presently do not have CICS Transaction gateway. So we are thinking of CICS socket connection. How do I achieve this?

Answer Question   |  October 16, 2008  5:24 PM
CICS, Mainframe, WebSphere Application Server
365 pts.

Querying a CSD VSAM file
How do i query a CSD VSAM file? This query is for the validation of the programs which we have already defined using ceda. If the same program name exists in the file it will throw an error message.

Answer Question   |  October 16, 2008  5:22 PM
CSD VSAM, Mainframe, queries
365 pts.

Command for determining execution of a batch or CICS region
Is there a callable subroutine, function, or command that will return a setting that will tell me if I am executing in a batch or CICS region?

Answer Question   |  October 16, 2008  5:21 PM
CICS, Mainframe
365 pts.

Information about using IPCS
I am working as Mainframe System Programmer involved in installing program products. I would appreciate if you provide me the information to learn about Assembler Language/Dump Reading using IPCS as required manuals/links. Thanks in advance.

Answer Question   |  October 16, 2008  5:20 PM
CICS, IPCS, mainframe assembler language, Mainframe computers
365 pts.

Cluster Win2k3 adding and deleting drives
What is involved in deleting a drive from a cluster OSwin2k3 R2 Enter Stand Sp1 and adding a bigger drive

Answer Question   |  October 16, 2008  3:36 PM
Clustering, Clusters, Grid computing, HARD drive, Windows Server 2003
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5 pts.

How to conduct systematic Load tesing?
Our product is built using API’s (i.e, Client server model). We want to conduct Load testing to find out the break points. And at the same time we should be able to trouble-shoot where & why the issues are ? possibility of improving this break point level? etc The reason is we want to have [...]

Answer Question   |  October 16, 2008  1:36 PM
Load testing, Software Break Points, Software testing
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455 pts.

AS/400 vs Mainframe
Hi, I get training in Mainframe for 1 month and now i am wrking in AS/400 from last one month so i am confused abt my future in AS/400 will u plz help me and tell me that i am going at right way or wrong way

Answer Question   |  March 9, 2011  4:38 AM
IT careers, Mainframe jobs, Mainframe OS, OS/400
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5 pts.

Hosted facility vs in-house data center
Do you know if there is a completed cost analysis comparing a hosted facility verse running your own data center?

Answer Question   |  October 14, 2008  5:38 PM
Data center budget considerations, Data Center management
365 pts.

Mainframes
what is RAS?

Answer Question   |  October 14, 2008  7:27 AM
Mainframe
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130 pts.

HA vm restart
Hi blog!! I have ESX 3 server with HA (high availability). If the server ESX crashes my vm’s are moved to another ESX server, when all my vm’s moved to the new ESX server do they keep their status (power on) or their status change for example they restart. Thanks

Answer Question   |  November 23, 2008  4:11 PM
ESX Server, HA, Virtual Machines, VMware, VMware ESX, VMware HA
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15 pts.

iSeries
what is mean by “CHANGEMANAGEMENT TOOL”?where we can use this and why we want to use this?Please give me with example?

Answer Question   |  November 5, 2009  8:55 AM
Change management, iSeries, iSeries change management
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50 pts.

Need help with what is required when they change Subnet mask?
Hi, I am new at this and need some help with what is reqired when they change Subnet mask on the network that our AS/400 IBM System i Mod. 570 is connected to ? What is required of me when this is to be done ?

Answer Question   |  August 23, 2010  7:08 AM
IBM 570, Subnet mask, Subnets, System i
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5 pts.

Capture mainframe terminal screen
How do I screen scrape or capture a mainframe terminal screen preferably in c-sharp

Answer Question   |  October 13, 2008  12:41 PM
Mainframe, Screen capture, Screen Scrape, Screenshot
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5 pts.

Best way to link servers for remote access
I am currently looking at setting up an additional office (approx 60 miles from HQ) and have only a very limited understanding of IT technology. What is the best way of linking servers to provide remote access and what are the comparative costs (for budgeting purposes) for the different systems available?

Answer Question   |  October 10, 2008  5:18 PM
Networking, Remote access, Servers, Service providers
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1,545 pts.

For a networking career, should I get CCSP or CCNP certifications?
I have my BE in electronics and communication, and I am also CCNA certified. Currently, I am working in a BPO as tech support for Symantec Antivirus. So I just want to know if this experience will count towards networking domain experience on my resume. I am also deciding whether or not I should get [...]

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2008  5:14 PM
Career development, Careers in networking, CCNP, CCSP, Cisco certifications, degrees, IT careers, IT jobs, Networking, Networking certifications, resumes
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1,545 pts.

How to derive bandwidth from the frequency of Cat6 cables
How do you derive bandwidth (bits per second) from the frequency of Cat6 cable (250MHz for example)? It is known that Cat6 can carry up to 1 Gbps.

Answer Question   |  October 10, 2008  5:12 PM
Bandwidth, Cabling, CAT 6, Network cable, Networking, Throughput
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1,545 pts.

What jobs will I be qualified for after completing my networking degree in the UK?
After I complete my BSC degree in Computer Networking and Information Technology at the Coventry University in the UK, what kinds of jobs might I be offered? What will I be qualified for?

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2008  3:59 PM
Career development, Degree, Degree programs, degrees, IT careers, IT jobs, Job, Networking, Schools
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1,545 pts.

Can an AS/400 COBOL pgm have a logical & physical file open and referenced at the same time
In the COBOL program, using calls to IO modules, can the same file be opened with a physical fiile definition and a logical file definition at the same time? Or can it be opened as a physical file and then read by logical key and updated with physical key? Or does the file have to [...]

Answer Question   |  August 21, 2010  8:40 PM
COBOL, Logical File, Physical File
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15 pts.

Transferring SQL 7 DB to SQL 2005 DB
Hi to all, I have a Dell PowerEdge server having an SQL 7 DB on it and I want to transfer these DB to the new IBM Server having an SQL 2005 Server Standard Edition. I am not experienced enough to database administration. Can someone guide me thru this pls. Thanks, Bert

Answer Question   |  December 11, 2008  9:33 AM
Dell PowerEdge, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 7.x, SQL Server import/export, SQL Server migration
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40 pts.

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Tell us your Data Center Tales and you could win a Nintendo Wii We want to hear your stories or see pictures of your craziest data centers. Your contest submissions will be published on the Tales from the Data Center blog for all to read. This two-month long contest (Oct-Nov) is your chance to win [...]

Answer Question   |  October 16, 2008  3:31 PM
AS/400, CIO, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Oracle, Security, Storage, Virtualization
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16,755 pts.