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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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CW Special Report on IBM sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: This special nine-page report from Computer Weekly analyses the challenges facing IBM, its financial performance, the services it offers. Posted: 10 Apr 2012 \| Published: 10 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business Intelligence \| Cloud Computing \| Consulting Services Industry \| Lotus Notes \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Outsourcing \| Security \| Server Appliances \| SharePoint \| Software \| Storage Devices \| Systems Integration \| Systems Integration Services \| Vendors \| z/OS

BMC Mainframe Survey 2011 sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: Big businesses are planning to grow their mainframe computer capacity despite the downturn this survey of 1,347 large mainframe users worldwide by BMC Software reveals. Posted: 09 Mar 2012 \| Published: 05 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Budgeting \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| DB2 \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Hardware \| Surveys \| z/OS

Enterprise Modernization - The Cornerstone of Smarter Computing sponsored by IBM WEBCAST: View this webcast to learn how to combat the server and application sprawl that is consuming your IT budget while driving efficient innovation. Discover an infrastructure approach that maximizes performance of existing assets while allowing for modernization and mainframe development. Posted: 14 Feb 2012 \| Premiered: Feb 14, 2012 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Infrastructure \| Application Performance Management \| Application Server Hardware \| Cloud Computing \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Management

Sharpening the focus on mainframe security sponsored by IBM EGUIDE: Data breaches are becoming more common, with hackers targeting confidential information, causing losses in profitability, customer confidence and competitive advantage. As a result, mainframe security is under more scrutiny than ever before. Access this tip guide for steps every company can take to ensure the security of their most valuable data. Posted: 29 Nov 2011 \| Published: 29 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Information Security \| Mainframe Computers \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards

How to manage consolidated applications sponsored by HP WHITE PAPER: This resource explains how you can lower costs and improve flexibility by migrating your mainframe to open system servers. Discover the three major factors driving organizations to consider migrating application workloads off mainframe environments to open systems solutions. Posted: 07 Oct 2011 \| Published: 07 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Open Source

Expert e-guide: Traditional mainframes and the future of this technology sponsored by CA Technologies. EGUIDE: This expert e-guide discusses the benefits and weaknesses of both the mainframe and x86 architectures. Determine whether one of these platforms is better suited for virtualization and cloud computing than the other and get predictions for the future of each. Posted: 11 Aug 2011 \| Published: 11 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Software \| Server Virtualization

Expert insight: What you should know about mainframe systems sponsored by CA Technologies. EGUIDE: Whether you are considering the mainframe or have already made an investment, there are several key points you should keep in mind. This expert e-guide takes a closer look at the mainframe and the common misconceptions surrounding it. Discover how mainframes compare to x86 platforms and get expert answers to your peers' frequently asked questions. Posted: 11 Aug 2011 \| Published: 11 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Security \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Software

Web-Servicing Mainframe Apps sponsored by CA Technologies. EBOOK: This expert e-book explains how converting mainframe applications into Web services can help organizations better meet their business needs. Gain insight into the types of Web service development uses and get detailed information on workload balancing, cloud computing, software evolution, and more. Posted: 01 Aug 2011 \| Published: 01 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Centers \| Hybrid clouds \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| SOA \| Web Services \| Web Services Architecture

Modern Security and Disaster Recovery Challenges sponsored by CA Technologies. EBOOK: This expert e-book explains how the mainframe can help mitigate some of the security challenges posed by the cloud. Access a checklist for developing your defense strategy and learn how to minimize business risk in the event of a disaster. Posted: 01 Aug 2011 \| Published: 01 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Hybrid clouds \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware

Running New Workloads Like Linux sponsored by CA Technologies. EBOOK: This expert e-book quantifies the benefits of moving your workloads to the mainframe. Explore scenarios where you can reduce costs by switching to these platforms and learn how you can prepare your critical applications for the private cloud. Posted: 01 Aug 2011 \| Published: 01 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Private Cloud \| Private cloud computing

Making The Most of Mainframe Virtualization Capabilities sponsored by CA Technologies. EBOOK: This expert e-book explains how virtualization and cloud computing can offset the higher costs of implementing mainframes. Explore the three cloud types and discover the pros and cons of each of them. Posted: 01 Aug 2011 \| Published: 01 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Hybrid clouds \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Private Cloud \| Private cloud computing \| Public Cloud \| Public cloud computing \| Server Virtualization

Irish Life and Permanent plc: Using CA’s Next Generation Tools and Utilities to Simplify Mainframe Management sponsored by CA Technologies. CASE STUDY: This success story provides insight into the current state of the mainframe and forecasts the future of these critical systems. Get advice on how to recruit the next generation of specialists and hear from one company that implemented a tool designed to simplify mainframe management. Posted: 25 Jul 2011 \| Published: 01 Jan 2010 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| IT Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Recruiters \| Staffing \| Training

Garanti Teknoloji aids IT productivity with simplified mainframe operations sponsored by CA Technologies. CASE STUDY: This success story identifies the risks and consequences of poor mainframe management. Find out how one organization simplified this essential process and maintained its reputation and customer satisfaction. Posted: 25 Jul 2011 \| Published: 25 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Customer Loyalty \| Customer Satisfaction \| Customer Service \| Downtime \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Service Level Management \| SLA

Success Story: Large Service Provider Saves Millions through Vendor Consolidation Program sponsored by CA Technologies. CASE STUDY: This success story points out the risks of using too many vendors to manage your mainframe. Explore the benefits of consolidation and learn how you can lower mainframe operating costs while putting an effective system in place to train your future mainframe administrators. Posted: 19 Jul 2011 \| Published: 19 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Software \| Vendors

Cross enterprise APM demo sponsored by CA Technologies. WEBCAST: This webcast points out common bottlenecks that delay the resolution of application performance issues on your mainframe. Learn why it is essential that you integrate your mainframe with the other distributed systems you rely on. Posted: 18 Jul 2011 \| Premiered: Jul 18, 2011 TOPICS: Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Applications Management \| Applications Management Services \| Applications Management Software \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware

CA Mainframe Chorus From CA Technologies sponsored by CA Technologies. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This product profile describes the challenges of training the next generation of mainframe specialists. Discover a tool that can ease mainframe management and explore its key features. Posted: 15 Jul 2011 \| Published: 01 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Database Administration \| Database Management Software \| Database Performance Management \| Database Performance Management Software \| Databases \| DB2 \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware

CA Mainframe Chorus for DB2 Database Management sponsored by CA Technologies. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This product sheet explains how you can improve the efficiency of DB2 database management and enable greater collaboration between your mainframe experts and specialists in training. Posted: 15 Jul 2011 \| Published: 15 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Database Administration \| Database Administrators \| Database Architectures \| Database Performance Management \| Databases \| DB2 \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware

Navy Federal Improves DB2 Transaction throughput by 30% with proactive performance management sponsored by CA Technologies. CASE STUDY: This case study explains how effective mainframe database management can significantly improve performance. Learn how to gain greater visibility into your mainframe database environment and discover how you can keep costs low and service levels high. Posted: 15 Jul 2011 \| Published: 15 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Database Administration \| Database Administrators \| Database Architectures \| Database Management \| Database Performance Management \| Database Performance Management Software \| DB2 \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware

Solution Brief - Reduce cost by rationalizing your mainframe software portfolio sponsored by CA Technologies. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This white paper recommends a nine-step methodology for taking control of your mainframe environment. Discover potential risks you may be inadvertently exposing your company to and learn how to reduce costs by consolidating your software. Posted: 15 Jul 2011 \| Published: 15 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Software \| Software Architectures \| Software Licensing \| Software Maintenance

SCANA Corporation Anticipates Reduced Complexity Managing DB2 Workloads to Increase Efficiency and Grow Next- Generation Mainframe Skills sponsored by CA Technologies. CASE STUDY: This white paper discusses the challenges that accompany the continued use of the mainframe. Gain insight into a tool that can improve collaboration so your retiring mainframe specialists can transfer their skills to the next generation of IT professionals. Posted: 15 Jul 2011 \| Published: 15 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Database Administration \| Databases \| DB2 \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware

Next-Generation Mainframe Computing sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides insight into the current state of the mainframe. Discover three challenges affecting the future of these technologies and learn how to successfully overcome them. Posted: 15 Jul 2011 \| Published: 15 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Software \| Software Maintenance \| Staffing \| Training

Serious About Mission Critical sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel® PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This solution brief explains how organizations can meet new demands for higher performance, security, reliability, and service levels. Gain insight into a processor-based architecture that will allow you to achieve this goal. Posted: 29 Jun 2011 \| Published: 29 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Data Management \| Hardware \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Processor Architectures \| RISC \| Server Hardware

IBM Data Center Networking: Planning for virtualization and cloud computing sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This IBM Redbook covers the impact of server and storage consolidation, data center network virtualization and consolidation technologies, and much more. Posted: 23 May 2011 \| Published: 10 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Mainframe Computers \| Server Consolidation \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Virtualization

Modern Mainframe Management Challenges E-Book: Running New Workloads like Linux sponsored by CA Technologies. EBOOK: Access this e-book to learn the best ways to use mainframes for running new workloads such as those associated with the Linux operating system and assess the TCO evidence that the mainframe can now be a low-cost platform for workloads. Posted: 02 Feb 2011 \| Published: 02 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Linux \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Operating Systems \| Mainframe Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

Revolution not Evolution: How Cloud Computing Differs from Traditional IT and Why it Matters sponsored by Rackspace Hosting WHITE PAPER: This paper details the revolution that Cloud Computing is bringing to IT and contrasts the new IT approach from traditional approaches. Read now to learn more! Posted: 24 Jan 2011 \| Published: 24 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Infrastructure Management \| Infrastructure Services \| Mainframe Computers \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| Small Businesses \| Virtual Machine

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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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