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Tivoli Workload Scheduler Newsletter

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Abstract
The Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) Newsletter is for you, Technical Practitioners, to assist you and to enhance your skills in the management of your organization's TWS products.
 
 
Content
Introduction
Welcome to the Tivoli Workload Scheduler Newsletter

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Contents




General News
End of Support - TWS 8.2.x & TWS for Applications 8.2.x
End of Support for TWS 8.2.x & TWS for Applications 8.2.x has been announced from 30 September 2009 - Please see Announcement Letter

Data Centre Automation - What other customers are saying
Go to Data Centre Automation and scroll down to "What our customers say"

Whitepaper
Webcasts


Dynamically Manage Workloads with IBM Solutions.
A common issue involved in optimally managing workloads is infrastructural complexity. Because workloads are typically delivered using disparate technologies and platforms, obtaining holistic, end-to-end perspective and control on how they are performing can be very difficult to achieve. Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS 8.5 includes IBM's answer to that issue: the Tivoli Dynamic Workload Console. Read More.



Read More.





Technical Exchange
This section includes details on STEs and the IBM Service Management Jams

IBM Tivoli Support Technical Exchange (STE) web seminars
Extend your technical skills and knowledge of your IBM Tivoli products by participating in free Tivoli Support Technical Exchange web seminars (STE). This highly technical web seminar series is brought to you by IBM Software Services for Tivoli. STE web seminars cover a wide variety of technical topics from advanced product usage to deployment, integration, trouble shooting and tips and tricks. Only the best subject matter experts from Tivoli Support, Services, Training and Development are asked to develop and host these sessions so you will have ample opportunity to ask questions or discuss technical issues with the most knowledgeable experts IBM has to offer. Many new seminars are offered every month so be sure to look for topics of interest on a regular basis. Most sessions are 1 to 2 hours in length.
For web conference and call in details click on STE

A library of over 2 years of recorded Support Technical Exchange web seminars is also available on the same page.

Forthcoming / Recent STEs
STE's are normally finalised (and full details are then available) 2 - 3 weeks before the session. Click on Support Technical Exchange for the latest STE details.

    10-Nov-09 TWSz JOBTRACKING Logic
    18-Nov-09 TWSz NOERROR and JCL VARIABLE FUNCTION SPEs
    16-Dec-09 TWS Production Plans

Below is a list of recentSTE's, click on Support Technical Exchange to hear a replay of the session
    06-Aug-09 How to Install Tivoli Dynamic Workload Console 8.5
    13-Aug-09 WebSphere Utilities for Tivoli Workload Scheduler
    20-Aug-09 Password change operations in TWS v8.3, 8.4, or 8.5
    25-Aug-09 System z Processor Operations with Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
    27-Aug-09 Setting up ITWS Authorization (Security File)
    14-Sep-09 Monitor UNIX TWS Message Files and TWS Filesystem Available Space Utility
    25-Sep-09 Introduction to the Tivoli Dynamic Workload Console
    29-Sep-09 Integration of Tivoli System Automation MP and DB2 v9.5 HADR
    29-Sep-09 TWS and Timezones
    07-Oct-09 Installing TWS 8.5 on iSeries

Free weekly webcasts on the hottest service management topics - IBM Service Management Jams
About IBM Service Management Jams
We call these weekly webcasts “Jams” because we emphasize 2-way communication with 30 minutes of live Q&A following every presentation. Join us, type in your questions and have them answered on the spot! We realize that this is not an ideal time for all viewers, but each Jam is ready for replay 24 hours after it is broadcast. And you can submit questions to the speakers or suggestions for topics, etc. via email to tivmktg@us.ibm.com.
See upcoming Jams, Replays and Related Resources by registering just once here.

IBM Service Management Jams occur every Tuesday at 1200, Eastern Time (US). This month's Jams are:

    10-Nov-09 Security at Your Front Door
    17-Nov-09 IBM Tivoli Change and Configuration Management Database, IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager,
    IBM Tivoli Service Request Manager and IBM Tivoli Release Process Manager: the 7.2 release
    24-Nov-09 IBM Maximo and Its Role in the Nuclear Renaissance

To access the wealth of information contained in previous Jams go to Jams on Demand






Support Managers' Spotlight
Welcome to Cy's Corner
Snippets from the TWS (z/OS) Tech Lead

Cys Corner - Nov 09.pdf

Cy
Welcome to Clint's Corner
Snippets from the TWS (distributed) Tech Lead

Clints Corner - Nov 09.pdf
Clint




Technical Support Information Updates
This section is designed to help you derive maximum value from your software by providing the most up-to-date technical information, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to other key information






FAQs and Hints & Tips

The following FAQs address the queries you have raised with the Newsletter Team. To raise additional queries please click Feedback and provide full details.

Newsletter FAQ.pdf

The Support Hints and Tips site provides you with additional details on the following aspects of IBM Tivoli Support.
  • Engage the Support Team Voice/ESR
  • What is standard IBM Support and what does it cover?
  • Get an enhanced level of Support via Premium Services
Just click on Support Hints and Tips





Education and Certification
Education
The education web site has been improved so that it is simpler to find the type of education that required. For training courses on all Tivoli products just click on Tivoli Training to search for the training course and location. HINT - If the course is not available in your country of choice, click on Change search criteria to chose a different country. Alternatively click on Course Listings and scroll and navigate to your training of choice.

If you are unable to locate a course at the time and location you desire, including training for prior product releases, please contact your delivery management team at :
Americas: tivamedu@us.ibm.com
Asia Pacific: tivtrainingap@au1.ibm.com
EMEA: tived@uk.ibm.com


IBM Professional Certification
Lay the groundwork for your personal journey to become a world-class resource to your customers, colleagues, and company. Click on I want to Certify.

Interested in receiving your own copy of the Tivoli Certification e-newsletter ? Let us know ! Send an e-mail request to: tivcert@us.ibm.com





Portal – Product
Want to know more detail on the products you support ?

For general information, Click on Tivoli Software and Software Support.

For specific product details go to the following URLs:




TWS Overview



TWS Support


TWS for Applications Overview


TWS for Virtualized Data Centers Overview





TWS for z/OS Overview


TWS Support for z/OS

 
 
Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Systems and Asset ManagementIBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OSNot Applicablez/OS8.3
 
 

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 Product categories:
 Software
 Systems and Asset Management
 Job Scheduling
 IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler
 Operating system(s):
  UNIX, Windows
 Software version:
  Version Independent
 Software edition:
  Edition Independent
 Reference #:
  7012829
 IBM Group:
 Software Group
 Modified date:
 2009-11-06

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