Mainframe, MVS and zOS Discussion

Why do they even think of removing a mainframe computer?

Thanks Giorgio for the information.

So there is no way to find the timestamp for sub-programs?

What does 'deblocks' mean? Please advise.

Thaks Robert and Anuj.

I think it's pretty common for anyone to use computer 10-12 hours if they are working in IT. I also use around 10 hours a day.

It's an old thread but could you please guide Robert. I am trying to learn reading SMF records. Where can I get started so that I can write a basic program rather than going too much trough the theory.

Yes, we use CA-Tape management tool. I have never used it as such but will try to find out what you have said.

Another thing, when a program reads the tape-file, does that do the same calculation as you've suggested, I mean like a SORT utility?

I think this is a very high when Indian IT companies should start looking into their notice-period regulations. They want us to join them as soon as possible. I personally happened to attend many interviews where I was considered only because my notice period was within 15 days. While on the other h...

I was recently reading through one of the posts, which talks about using zowe. I did a search, but their website is not very good in explaining on how to start working with it, Maybe I have not looked it well enough, can anyone direct to a getting-started tutorial for this? Would appreciate.

Hi, Can we find out the number of records on a tape file, the condition is not to write a program in cobol or any other language. Tape file is huge and can contain up to 25 million records. I have looked at SORT example, but I just need the count. I used sortout as dummy on a small file, but will it...

They lack the coordination!

This question really concerns in countries like India. The pay you get being a mainframe programmer is just as bogus as it can get. What should one can learn along with Mainframes so that better salaries along with job satisfaction can be achieved? Can some one share your thoughts?

Do we use OpenCOBOL in production environments?

What can be the practical use of this knowledge in the actual Job? Can there be a situation where we need to implement a solution like this?

Hi,

How can we know of a program's last execution date apart from looking at the JCL, executing the program?

How can we same know for the CICS COBOL Program?

Please advise.