| Directory > Computers > Hardware > Systems > IBM > Mainframe EMC: Mainframe Offerings
Storage platforms and software for IBM mainframes.
http://www.emc.com/products/systems/mainframe/index.jsp
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Marc Niegowski: Systems Programmer At Large
Historical mainframe information plus tips and techniques for Assembler and C/C++. From a Systems
Programmer specializing in mainframe telecommunications networks.
http://www.marcsweb.com
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Nusantara IT Pro Club
On-line presentations on various mainframe systems programming topics: hardware, operating system,
Assembler and networking.
http://www.geocities.com/nit_proclub/
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Anura Gurugé
Mainframe expert specializing in networking. Includes access to a few white papers and newsletters
he has written.
http://www.inet-guru.com
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IBM Sales Manual
Organized by product/version, the Sales Manual lists announcement, marketing withdrawal and end of
support dates for all releases of software, and relevant parts of the original announcement
letter(s). Also lists hardware.
http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/OIAccess.wss?buttonpressed=DET001PT011&hfdd=&hfud=&ti....
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IBM eserver zSeries Mainframe Servers
IBM home page for current mainframe computer systems, with links to an overview, software,
operating systems, networking, I/O connectivity, solutions, news, events, FAQs, support, education
and a library of documents.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/
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ITPapers: IBM Mainframe
A directory of technical white papers, Webcasts, and case studies from IBM and other companies.
http://www.itpapers.com/search.aspx?&scid=261
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Visara International
Provides SNA, 3270, 5250 and LAN/WAN integration products: displays, printers and controllers,
including communication servers and console concentrators.
http://www.visara.com
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Canada's First z990: The First T-Rex in 65 Million Years
Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta is the first Canadian company to install an IBM eserver
zSeries 990 mainframe computer, code-named T-Rex. z/Journal article is a PDF file requiring Adobe
Acrobat Reader.
http://www.zjournal.com/PDF/pearkins-t%20rex.pdf
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IBM Worldwide Employee Directory
Search by name for telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of IBM employees, limited to six results
to prevent abuse.
http://www.ibm.com/contact/employees
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IBM Offering Information
Access to all IBM announcement letters, sales manual, press releases, red books, white papers and
catalogs, with comprehensive search for most.
http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi
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T-Rex - IBM eServer zSeries 990 Mainframe Computer
IBM laid claim to the T-Rex containing the densest electronics in the world: 3.2 billion
transistors in 16 chips on 101 layers of ceramic glass connected to 5000 pins by 500 meters of
wire, all in a 3.7" x 3.7" x 0.75" module.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/990.html
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The Mainframe Charter
First announced in mid-2003, IBM initiative to make the mainframe more competitive, most notably in
hardware and software pricing. But also by increasing the number of young people with mainframe
skills.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/announce/charter/
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The Mainframe Breakfast Network (MBN)
An informal association of mainframers run by Arcati Research, with monthly newsletter and
breakfast sessions in London or Oxford, England. Membership is free.
http://www.arcati.com/mbn
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zSeries System Programmer Portal
An IBM site providing mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information
for Technical Support staff.
http://rl11.gpl.ihost.com/zseries/spp
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IBM Resource Link
Convenient access to mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information.
Registration is free, but is restricted to IBM customers, business partners and employees;
confirmation takes about two business hours.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
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IBM Resources for Mainframe Developers
IBM programs and information for anyone developing a commercial software product for IBM's
mainframe operating systems. Including free software and low cost hardware through PartnerWorld
for Developers, developerWorks and other programs.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/developers
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Gallery of Old Iron: IBM S/360, S/370
Pictures of Central Processing Unit (CPU), channel and control unit front panels from System/360
and /370 mainframes, plus a few System/3, 1401, 1800 and SAGE items from the author's collection.
http://home.nc.rr.com/deh/GALLERY/INDEX.HTM
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StorageTek
Storage (tape and disk) for the mainframe and other platforms. Including Storage Area Networks
(SAN), WORM (Write Once, Read Many) tape and supporting software and consulting.
http://www.storagetek.com
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IBM Corporate Archives
Includes a Search facility. Catalog link then Products and Services includes information on and
pictures of many historical pieces of mainframe hardware.
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/history
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IBMLink
Worldwide menu-based access to country-specific IBM information: product descriptions and
announcements, and ordering and partner information.
http://www.ibmlink.ibm.com
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z/Journal
An independently-published mainframe-only magazine covering IBM zSeries hardware and the software
that runs on it, including the VSE/ESA, z/VM, z/OS and Linux operating systems. Subscriptions are
free in the U.S. and Canada.
http://www.zjournal.com
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BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader
Free Java-based software for Linux and Windows workstations. Used to read IBM manuals in
BookManager format, typically on CD-ROM. Replaces IBM Library Reader (ILR).
http://www.ibm.com/software/office/bkmgr/softcopyread.html
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Mainframe in a Box
UMX Technologies uses its Virtual Mainframe v4.2 microcode engine to provide a fully-functional IBM
mainframe on a Windows 2000 or XP Intel platform.
http://www.umxtech.com/press23.htm
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Enterprise IS News
Industry information relevant to organizations with IBM mainframes, covering new and updated
hardware and software products, vendor news and industry research. A free news service published
every Wednesday, also available by e-mail subscription.
http://www.xephon.com/isnews
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eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition
A bimonthly IBM publication with technical overview and how-to articles and tips, mostly on systems
software, with some hardware coverage; plus IBM and non-IBM product news. Written by IBM and
non-IBM authors.
http://www.eservercomputing.com/mainframe
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Coupling Facility Structure Sizer: CFSIZER
A Web-based application used to calculate the size of each IBM software product's structure within
a Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility (CF).
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/cfsizer
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Technical Support Magazine
NaSPA's mainframe systems programming-oriented technical journal.
http://www.naspa.com/tsyellow.htm
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Disaster Recovery Journal
Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an
annual conference.
http://www.drj.com
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Hitachi Data Systems
HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related
support, software and training is also available.
http://www.hds.com
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GUIDE SHARE Europe (GSE) UK Region
United Kingdom region of GUIDE SHARE Europe, a merger of SHARE and GUIDE operations in the UK.
http://www.gse.org.uk/
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GUIDE SHARE Europe: GSE
The merger of the European portion of the IBM user groups GUIDE and SHARE.
http://www.gse.org/
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SHARE User Group
Independent, volunteer run association providing IBM customers with user focused education,
professional networking, and a forum to influence the Information Technology industry.
http://www.share.org/
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Computer Measurement Group
CMG is a user group focused on performance and resource management, especially for IBM mainframes,
with an annual conference and exhibition in North America. Groups link lists local CMG groups
worldwide.
http://www.cmg.org
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search390.com
IBM mainframe-specific portal, with search engine and browsable categories: hardware, software and
education directories; career center, Web links, published articles (some by site staff).
http://search390.techtarget.com
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IBM Hardware Internet Library
Free access to IBM manuals in both Web-based BookManager and Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Mostly IBM
mainframe hardware and the software that supports it.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/s390/os390/bkserv/hw.html
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Dictionary of the Mainframe World
6000 words and phrases currently in use and from the past, technical and marketing terms, as heard
in IBM mainframe computer environments.
http://www.sdsusa.com/dictionary
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Amdahl Corporation
Fujitsu-owned provider of IBM mainframe-compatible servers, services, software and storage.
Originally founded by IBM System/360 architect Gene Amdahl.
http://www.amdahl.com/
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The Dinosaur Myth
Subtitle: Why the mainframe is the cheapest solution for most organizations. Updated version of
the classic Xephon report.
http://www.mainframeweek.com/extra/dinosaur.html
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Strange Art Projects: IBM System 370
A student's 1/48 scale model of an IBM System/370 Model 138 computer system, complete with 3800-1
laser printer. Pictures and the story behind it.
http://pw1.netcom.com/~zmoq/pages/ibm370.htm
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Lawrence Wilkinson's IBM 360/30 Saga
Getting an old System/360 Model 30 running DOS/360 in 1982 in New Zealand.
http://homepages.kcbbs.gen.nz/nbree/saga.html
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IBM Dictionary of Computing
An updated on-line version of the once popular book, now officially known as the Glossary of
Computing Terms.
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/terminology/goc/gocmain.htm
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IBM Redbooks
Special type of less formal IBM manuals. Useful for users seeking more real-world examples than
given in standard manuals. Usually details implementation and experiences of a project to implement
IBM software and hardware, but some are conference presentation material. More often now, a few are
introductory textbooks on a specific technology: IBM hardware or software product.
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/
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Computer History: IBM 360/370/3090/390
A personal history of the IBM mainframe by Lars Poulsen.
http://www.beagle-ears.com/lars/engineer/comphist/ibm360.htm
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Architecture of the IBM System/360
1964 article coinciding with the announcement of the System/360 (S/360), the first family of
computers to have the same machine architecture as IBM mainframes of today. Written by the S/360's
architects: Gene Amdahl, Gerrit Blaauw and Fred Brooks.
http://www.research.ibm.com/journal/rd/441/amdahl.pdf
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The IBM 360/67 and CP/CMS
Tom Van Vleck's history of the IBM System/360 Model 67 computer and the CP/CMS operating system,
which later became z/VM.
http://www.multicians.org/thvv/360-67.html
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zSeries e-business
IBM home page for interfacing the mainframe to the Internet. Includes links to news, technical
information, products, services, performance, security and support.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/ebusiness
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Dinos Web Ring
Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes.
http://www.chopf.com/dinoring.shtml
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Eric Loriaux
Large collection of categorized links covering IBM mainframe hardware and software topics, with
special emphasis on the needs of systems programmers.
http://www.loriaux.com
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Gilbert Saint-flour
Links to P/390 information and z/OS freeware, as well as Gilbert's own z/OS tools and
documentation.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gsf
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Developing for IBM Mainframe Servers
IBM PartnerWorld for Developers information for those developing mainframe software products, with
links to available IBM resources, including a mainframe on a ThinkPad using FLEX-ES emulation
software.
http://www.developer.ibm.com/welcome/s390
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Planet MVS
Covers mainframe hardware and z/OS-related systems software topics. Including a collection of IBM
Green Cards.
http://planetmvs.com
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64-bit Architecture
Article by Patrick Mullenon on IBM announcing 64 bit architecture.
http://www.aig.qc.ca/mvs/zseries.html
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zSeries Sales
IBM announces 1000th sale of zSeries (current IBM mainframes).
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/projects/ibm/bu092601s1.shtml
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IBM e-server zSeries
IBM launch new entry-class mainframe.
http://www.ibm.com/news/us/2002/02/182.html
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Bus-Tech
Manufactures and markets mainframe connectivity and data movement products, both under their own
brand name and as an OEM.
http://www.bustech.com
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