E-Books

Closing the Skills Gap Through Mainframe Optimization

Mainframe environments are continuously evolving—from the shift toward hybrid cloud, to accelerated application development processes and more. This movement toward optimization has left enterprises poised to better address the mainframe skills gap. And, these innovations are possible because of the brilliant technologists on the platform. In this TechChannel e-book, IBM’s Yvette LaMar and Meredith Stowell explain […]

How to Create a Security Strategy That’s Built to Last

More accessible technology, economic and political volatility, and evolving hacking techniques mean that security personnel face different challenges than they did five years ago. Organizations must develop a reliable security strategy to keep up with data security needs. Part of this strategy begins with the security basics: assess your environment, implement end-user education, enforce password […]

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Key Considerations for an Effective, Long-Term Security Strategy

More accessible technology, economic and political volatility, and evolving hacking techniques mean that security personnel face different challenges than they did five years ago. Organizations must develop a reliable security strategy to keep up with data security needs. Part of this strategy begins with the security basics: assess your environment, implement end-user education, enforce password […]

How to Leverage RPG and RDi as Modern Development Business Tools

RPG is more than a programming language—it’s a business tool that’s integrated neatly within IBM i, making it a must-have in any developer’s toolkit. Combined, RDi serves as an extension of RPG’s capabilities. This e-book features insight from experts including IBM’s Tim Rowe, Central Park Data Systems’ Charlie Guarino and veteran RPG programmer and developer […]

How Collaboration and Education Can Help Close the IBM Z and COBOL Skills Gap

How do we maintain interest from new IBM Z and COBOL talent? The keys seem to be: education, collaboration and fun. Dr. Cameron Seay, for example, has taught both COBOL and IBM Z at different schools. It’s not that no one is interested in learning about them; it’s just that the information needs to be […]

TechChannel E-book: Streamline Your Modernization Strategies With Open Source and SQL With Db2 for i

Modernization strategies come in many forms—each with a unique blend of cost, risk and value. But some strategies are better than others, depending on your organizational needs. Some organizations still have hesitations about adopting the most effective modernization strategies—such as establishing a virtual layer of SQL views within physical data models or leveraging open-source technologies. […]

TechChannel E-book: Streamline IBM Z Modernization With DevOps Approaches and Hyperscalers

As technology and business constantly evolve, so do requirements for change—making modernization top of mind for organizations hoping to keep up with key business objectives and needs. With this in mind, it’s more important than ever to develop an effective modernization strategy that specifically fit these needs. Mainframe-based businesses need to transition to a DevOps […]

TechChannel E-book: How to Effectively Monitor and Measure Your Data Center

Running an efficient data center requires constant monitoring and measurement. This means understanding everything from storage best practices and tools for maximizing performance. Data temperature, for example, often determines the percentage of budget that gets devoted to storing different types of data. Once you create process maps based on the data’s temperature, you can better […]

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TechChannel E-book: How to Enhance Your Data Storage Strategy

Running an efficient data center requires constant monitoring and measurement. This means understanding everything from storage best practices and tools for maximizing performance. Data temperature, for example, often determines the percentage of budget that gets devoted to storing different types of data. Once you create process maps based on the data’s temperature, you can better […]

TechChannel E-book: Strategies for Effective Data Management on Db2 for i and IBM Power Systems Data Migration

As a valuable proprietary asset that can be increasingly leveraged for direct business insights, data is the life blood of many organizations. With this in mind, effective data management and data migration strategies are of the utmost importance. When planning for an IBM Power System update or migration, you should take inventory of existing physical […]