Expanding Role of Sub-Capacity Processors in Today's Mainframe Configurations | Cheryl Watson's Tuning Letter
In this reprint from Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter, Todd Havekost delves into the role of sub-capacity processors in mainframe upgrades, providing insights on transitioning to a more efficient CPC.
Tuning TCB Switches for CICS Cost Savings
CPU 'tuning' exercises often focus on unnecessary TCB switches. In this case, changes made that reduced TCB switch time saved a ton of CPU - up to 2,000 seconds.
CPU Reporting and Tuning in a TFP Environment | IntelliMagic zAcademy
The Software Consumption solution within TFP brings with it a fundamental change in how sites will approach managing and reducing software expense
z/OS Connect EE: Strategic On-ramp to the Mainframe
In this reprint from Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter, Todd Havekost describes how to use z/OS Connect's SMF records to monitor and manage the performance experienced by exploiters of z/OS Connect’s services
Real World Experiences with z16 Upgrades
In this reprint from Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter, Todd Havekost provides detailed information and insights from his analysis of seven upgrades from both z14 and z15 CPCs to z16s.
Mainframe Cost Savings Part 3: Address Space Opportunities
This final blog in the mainframe cost reduction series will cover potential CPU reduction opportunities that produce benefits applicable to a specific address space or application.
Benefits of Analysis Across SMF Data Types
No matter which z/OS subsystem you are primarily responsible for, this article will help you blur the boundaries between the SMF ‘silos’ for each product.
IntelliMagic and Watson & Walker: Partners in Mainframe Optimization
Since 2016, Watson & Walker has used IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS with their consulting efforts when helping customers and generating reports.
Using New XCF Metrics to Optimize XCF Buffer Use
Gain a better understanding of the latest XCF metrics and learn how they can help you align your sysplex.
XCF - A Reliable (But Often Overlooked) Component of Sysplex
Gain insights on things to watch out for when tuning and managing XCF and tips to optimize your sysplex.
Leveraging XCF Message Activity for CPU Efficiency
The examples in this blog demonstrate how intuitive visibility into XCF message volumes combined with metrics from various XCF callers help provide a complete picture of the services XCF is performing.
Learning from SMF: Db2 Buffer Pools
Dive into the SMF type 100 records to see what insights they offer into Db2 buffer pools. This whitepaper contains valuable information for relative newbies and experienced hands alike.