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ALSO CALLED: Mainframes DEFINITION: A mainframe (also known as "big iron") is a high-performance computer used for large-scale computing purposes that require greater availability and security than a smaller-scale machine can offer. Historically, mainframes have been associated with centralized rather than distributed computing, although that distinction is blurring as smaller computers become more powerful and mainframes … Definition continues below.
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Move up to Enterprise Developer for zEnterprise sponsored by Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: Access this crucial paper to get an in-depth look at a tool that brings contemporary capabilities to mainframe application development, enabling faster change and delivery of new business functions without mainframe resources. Posted: 16 Apr 2013 \| Published: 02 May 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Development and Integration Services \| Application Performance Management \| Applications Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware

Ovum Case Study: Business Rules for Mainframe Computing sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This exclusive case study examines how one of the biggest global banking groups is able to utilize a multi-architecture system capable of managing multiple workloads as a single entity to support their mainframe-based applications and deliver the highest-quality services to their customers. Posted: 01 Apr 2013 \| Published: 01 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Performance Management \| Applications Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Workload Automation

Lustratus Analyst Report: New Project Platform Selection for CICs Users - How to Decide Whether to Implement New Workload on CICS or Elsewhere sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This informative paper provides an independent guide to the most common criteria employed by today's CICS users when selecting new business application platforms. Review this guide to determine the best platform for your mainframe-based online workload needs. Posted: 01 Apr 2013 \| Published: 01 Apr 2013 TOPICS: CICS \| Data Center Construction \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware

Case Study: Tesco's £65 million data centre strategy to drive online growth sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com CASE STUDY: This Computer Weekly case study, packed with photographs and data, gives the inside story of Tesco's £65 million data centre strategy. Posted: 21 Nov 2012 \| Published: 21 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Banking Services \| Banking Systems \| Blade Servers \| Consultants \| Cooling Equipment \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Construction \| Data Center Cooling \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Data Center Physical Security \| Data Center Power Management \| Data Centers \| eCommerce \| Fibre Channel \| Internet Consumer Services \| Mainframe Computers \| Outsourcing \| Power Supplies \| Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) \| Procurement \| Retail Banking Services \| Retail Channels \| Retail Trade Industry \| Server Appliances \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine \| WAN

CONTROL your mainframe management costs and improve the performance and productivity of your enterprise. sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: Many organizations are looking to reduce management costs of mainframes but the real cost savings comes from outsourcing mainframe management. Access this exclusive resource to find out how! Posted: 15 Nov 2012 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware

BUILD efficiency and effectiveness by letting an experienced provider manage your mainframe operations sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn about the changing nature of mainframe environments and how to significantly reduce costs by utilizing an outside vendor. Posted: 15 Nov 2012 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware

The Truth Behind IBM AIX LPAR Performance sponsored by ORSYP WHITE PAPER: This resource explains the different concepts linked to active processor resource allocation for LPARs. Learn about the complications that can result from the abundance of available configuration possibilities. Posted: 10 Oct 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Data Center Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

The mainframe and the cloud: The role of the mainframe as a host environment for enterprise cloud computing sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper debunks common mainframe myths that many government agencies are unaware of. Find out why the mainframe is well suited for cloud environments and explore new platform features that can substantially increase cost savings within your IT infrastructure. Posted: 21 Aug 2012 \| Published: 01 Nov 2010 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Hybrid clouds \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Private Cloud \| Private cloud computing \| Public Cloud

Banco de Chile improves its IT infrastructure with Oracle Exalogic sponsored by Oracle Corporation VIDEOCAST: Learn how one financial and banking organization easily deployed a complete hardware and software platform that combines everything enterprises love about mainframes and open systems without any of the drawbacks. Posted: 20 Jun 2012 \| Premiered: Jun 20, 2012 TOPICS: Hardware \| High Availability \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Operating Systems \| Oracle (Product) \| Software

Endress + Hauser Success Story sponsored by SUSE WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines how one organization successfully migrated to Linux and consolidated 14 physical servers to a single IBM System z mainframe. Inside, discover how your business can consolidate physical servers and realize other valuable benefits like rapid provisioning and easy management of virtualized Linux environments. Posted: 19 Jun 2012 \| Published: 19 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Disaster Recovery \| Linux \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Operating Systems \| Server Management \| Systems Integration \| Systems Management \| UNIX

Sparda Success Story sponsored by SUSE CASE STUDY: This case study explores the business challenges that drove one company to implement SUSE Linux on system z. Find out how they decided on this architecture and whether it is addressing concerns over flexibility, availability, and performance. Posted: 18 Jun 2012 \| Published: 01 Dec 2011 TOPICS: High Availability \| Linux \| Linux Desktop Environment \| Linux Server Hardware \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| System z

Driving EH Systems z supports the Swiss Industrial Conglomerate's Worldwide Business sponsored by SUSE WHITE PAPER: This case study shows how one worldwide industrial conglomerate benefits from running their operations from a mainframe data center. Learn how they successfully support thousands of users with the help of a Linux server. Posted: 14 Jun 2012 \| Published: 31 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| High Performance Computing \| Linux \| Linux Clusters \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Operating Systems

Autodata Norge AS Success Story sponsored by SUSE WHITE PAPER: Access this case study to see how one organization chose to run mainframe workloads on Linux servers to create a more stable and flexible IT environment. Learn how your organization can reduce software and maintenance costs with Linux. Posted: 12 Jun 2012 \| Published: 12 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Linux \| Linux Clusters \| Linux Server Hardware \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Operating Systems \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

Supercomputers: A Computer Weekly guide sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This special Computer Weekly report analyses the market for supercomputers, peripherals and applications, the supercomputer community, developments in technology, and offers a country by country comparison. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: High Performance Computing \| Mainframe Computers \| Server Hardware \| Simulation and Analysis Software \| Supercomputers

Reduce Costs with CA's Mainframe 2.0 sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: This expert e-guide discusses the key advantages of a family of mainframe management products that helps IT managers dramatically reduce administrative costs for mainframe server environments. Posted: 11 Mar 2013 \| Published: 11 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Database Administration \| Mainframe Computers \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Consolidation \| TCO

Mainframe Server Consolidation Should be on Your Hit List sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: This expert e-guide explains why mainframe server consolidation should be a top priority because it not only yields reduced costs, it allows for improved robustness, scalability, and capacity flexibility. Posted: 11 Mar 2013 \| Published: 11 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Enterprise Systems \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management

Evaluating Mainframe System Monitoring Tools sponsored by CA Technologies. EGUIDE: This e-guide introduces various mainframe system monitoring tools, providing expert advice for purchasing and implementing those tools as well as explanations for how each functions. Posted: 08 Mar 2013 \| Published: 08 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Life-Cycle Management Software \| Application Monitoring \| Application Monitoring Software \| Data Center Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Reporting Software \| Systems Management \| Systems Management Software

Endress+Hauser maximises availability and resiliency with Linux on System z sponsored by IBM CASE STUDY: This case study explains how one company successfully navigated the disaster recovery planning process. Discover why they decided to implement Linux on System z and how virtualisation allowed them to cost-effectively scale their IT environment. Posted: 13 Aug 2012 \| Published: 08 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Disaster Recovery Planning for Virtual Environments \| High Availability \| Linux \| Mainframe Computers \| Server Consolidation \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| System z

Rehosting Mainframe Workloads sponsored by Clerity WHITE PAPER: Many legacy applications still contain valuable business information. But maintaining the mainframes that they reside on can quickly become cost-prohibitive. This white paper explores various mainframe alternatives, the concept behind rehosting, and a recommended market offering you can implement immediately. Posted: 19 Jul 2012 \| Published: 01 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Application Server Hardware \| Applications Management \| Legacy Applications Software \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware

Transforming the elephant in the room - Mainframe: the time for changing the present is now sponsored by Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents mainframe solutions that can exploit the power and low cost of modern servers to speed up the entire mainframe application development and delivery process. This system allows your organization to lower operating costs and reduce risk while deploying application workloads on a more agile platform. Posted: 13 Jun 2012 \| Published: 13 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Infrastructure \| Application Integration \| Linux \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Operating Systems \| Server Management \| Server Software

Endress+Hauser maximizes availability and resiliency with Linux on System z sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Because downtime can have serious implications, it is critical that companies have an effective disaster recovery (DR) strategy in place. This case study compares several DR architectures and discusses how one organisation successfully navigated the selection process. Posted: 11 Jun 2012 \| Published: 01 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Linux \| Linux Desktop Environment \| Linux Server Hardware \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| SAP (Product) \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| System z

Running New Workloads Like Linux sponsored by Micro Focus EBOOK: This expert e-book explores the changes to mainframes in the past ten years. Discover how your organization can lower TCO and achieve other benefits by moving workloads to the mainframe. Posted: 05 Jun 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Linux \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Systems Management

Web-servicing mainframe applications sponsored by Micro Focus EBOOK: Discover how your organization can implement the mainframe component of a service-oriented architecture. Inside, you’ll learn how to convert mainframe applications into web services and achieve benefits like increased architectural flexibility, reduced administrative costs and more. Posted: 05 Jun 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Application Integration \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Software \| Server Virtualization

City of Inglewood sponsored by Micro Focus WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover how one city migrated from their aging mainframe to a Windows platform. Learn how your organization can save on maintenance costs and increase operational efficiency by making a similar move. Posted: 14 May 2012 \| Published: 14 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Centers \| Downtime \| High Availability \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Systems Integration \| Systems Management \| Terminal Emulation Software

Modernizing the mainframe data center sponsored by Micro Focus EGUIDE: Access this expert e-guide to learn the reasoning behind mainframe modernization and whether it is right for your organization. Discover the crucial information you need to consider before deciding to modernize. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Centers \| Legacy Applications Software \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Hardware \| Server Management

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MAINFRAME COMPUTERS DEFINITION (continued): … become more multi-purpose. Today, IBM emphasizes that their mainframes can be used to serve distributed users and smaller servers in a computing network.The mainframe is sometimes referred to as a "dinosaur" not only because of its size but because of reports, going back many years, that it's becoming extinct. In 1991 Stewart Alsop, the editor of InfoWorld, predicted that the last mainframe would be retired by 1996. However, in February 2008 IBM released a new mainframe, the z10. Steve Lohr wrote about the mainframe as "the classic survivor technology" in The New York …
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