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IBM System z10 Enterprise Class Performance of Cryptographic Operations Last updated, November 2009 This document provides performance information to the user of cryptographic services on IBM System z10 EC GA3 including CPACF and CryptoExpress3 features.	View PDF ( 93 KB )
A Benchmark Study on Virtualization Platforms for Private Clouds Last updated, September 2009 This paper describes a technical study that compares different virtualization platforms for implementing a private cloud.	View PDF ( 1.3 MB )
IBM System z10 FICON Express8 FCP Channel Performance Report Last updated, September 2009 For detailed information on Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) on System z10 comparing FICON Express8 and FICON Express4.	View PDF ( 163 KB )
Advantages of a Dynamic Infrastructure: A Closer Look at Private Cloud TCO Last updated, July 2009 This paper examines the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for a dynamic infrastructure built around private cloud services and compares it to public cloud alternatives as well as conventional one-application-per-distributed server models.	View PDF ( 171 KB )
Taking back control through data governance: Leveraging IBM System z Last updated, July 2009 IBM provides hardware, software, services and knowledge to deliver end-to-end data governance solutions based on the work of the IBM Data Governance Council. IBM System z capabilities further enhance data governance security, policies, and data management.	View PDF ( 325 KB )
Gaining insight into critical enterprise applications with IBM CICS and business events Last updated, July 2009 This white paper provides an introduction to CICS as a source of business events. It outlines how events can be monitored, used to drive additional processing, and included in pattern detection using CICS together with IBM CICS Transaction Server for z/OS and other products.	View PDF ( 755 KB )
RRS / IMS Diagnostic and Recovery Procedures for Sysplex Cascaded Transactions Last updated, June 2009 This paper is intended to help customers identify what the problem is, the system(s) involved, the documentation to obtain, and the actions to take to recover transaction processing.	View PDF ( 71 KB )
GDPS/PPRC 100Km Distance Testing Last updated, June 2009 This report documents the results of studies done to measure the effect of distance on a workload with the disk being synchronously remote copied and managed by GDPS/PPRC.	View PDF ( 217 KB )
Advantages of a Dynamic Infrastructure: A Closer Look at Private Cloud TCO Last updated, April 2009 This paper examines the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for a Dynamic Infrastructure built around private cloud services and compares it to public cloud alternatives as well as conventional one-application-per-distributed server models.	View PDF ( 347 KB )
Maximizing system performance with compilers for IBM System z Last updated, April 2009 This paper discusses the features and benefits of IBM's C/C++, COBOL and PL/I compiler products for the IBM z/OS platform. These flexible tools provide portability and reliability and enable organizations to modernize legacy applications and maximize application performance.	View PDF ( 160 KB )
Application Development Tools and Virtualization Advantages for Linux on System z Last updated, April 2009 This paper describes application development tools for Linux on IBM System z and the strengths of the flexible virtualization environment available for Linux on System z.	View PDF ( 201 KB )
Consolidation of Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes to Linux on System z Last updated, April 2009 This paper provides an overview on the consolidation of Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes to Linux on IBM System z as part of IBM's Enterprise Computing Model transformation.	View PDF ( 85 KB )
Introduction to IBM Cognos 8 BI for Linux on System z Last updated, April 2009 Non-disruptively scaling your BI platform, as your workload and users grow, can be critical in these dynamic times. This review discusses the options available to you, when deploying Cognos on Linux on System z.	View PDF ( 439 KB )
System z - delivering on the full promise of business intelligence Last updated, April 2009 This report explains how the hallmark strengths of System z - performance, application availability, reliability and security, are well suited to meet modern BI requirements that are becoming more complex and realtime in nature.	View PDF ( 144 KB )
Extend the Value of the Mainframe for Collaboration Lotus Domino on System z Last updated, February 2009 In the effort to reduce costs associated with email and collaboration companies should consider consolidation of mail and collaboration environments as they have done with other distributed servers.	View PDF ( 170 KB )
IBM Enterprise Content Management on IBM System z Last updated, December 2008 Enterprise Content Management software transforms business processes, manages all forms of information, and secures information to meet compliance needs. ECM solutions Content Manager, CM OnDemand, and ImagePlus provide world-class ECM capabilities for the IBM System z.	View PDF ( 200 KB )
Adding Business Value with Cross-Platform Solutions: Linux Running on IBM Servers Last updated, December 2008 This white paper presents the key findings of an ROI analysis that was conducted by IDC this year at customer sites. It documents customers' decisions regarding hardware, software, and IT staffing, including the ROI that was seen in the year following the initial deployment.	View PDF ( 171 KB )
Tuning WebSphere Application Server Cluster with Caching Last updated, December 2008 This paper analyzes parameter and configuration variations in a WebSphere Application Server cluster running the Trade workload when caching is enabled. We used a secure environment with a DMZ to protect the application servers against an uncontrolled external zone.	View PDF ( 1 MB )
Managing 21st Century Business and Technology Innovation: Core Banking Transformation with System z Last updated, December 2007 This paper explores how the IBM System z mainframe platform helps enable the growth, resilience and efficiency goals of banks. Emphasis is placed on the recognition that technology, specifically IBM's System z, will be a critical element of success.	View PDF ( 1 MB )
Parallel Sysplex Cluster Technology Last updated, July 2007 This 19 page document describes at a high level Parallel Sysplex clustering technology and business value.	View PDF ( 91 KB )
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