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Db2 Buffer Pool Tuning: Exploring Key Metrics (Part 1)

Easy accessibility to key Db2 buffer metrics enhances buffer pool tuning analyses so that they can be quickly completed. This video explores key metrics for one buffer pool tuning methodology.

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Db2 Buffer Pool Tuning: Exploring Key Metrics (Part 2)

Easy accessibility to key Db2 buffer metrics simplifies buffer pool tuning analyses, increasing the likelihood they will be periodically revisited using data from new time intervals.

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Is Your Mainframe Being Maintained like a Ford F-150 Lightning or a Model T? | IntelliMagic zAcademy

This webinar covers in detail the modern-day equivalents of yester-year's antique performance tools.

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Is Some Automation Unnecessary Noise or Just Lower Priority Work?

Computers are great at doing what we tell them. They don’t get tired, bored, or complain about the endless work we have them doing. But sometimes automation is running in not so obvious places. Learn some practical guidance for managing those workloads.

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Cheryl Watson's Tuning Letter

Job-level CPU Saving Opportunities in a Software Consumption Environment

Analysts involved in leading CPU reduction efforts will have to focus limited staff resources on the top potential savings opportunities. This article focuses on job-level CPU reduction opportunities.

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Is this z/OS workload change normal? Utilizing z/OS Anomaly Detection

z/OS Anomaly Detection allows analysts to automatically detect workload and application changes, saving them countless hours of manual labor and intensive scrutiny while trying to determine the significance of changes

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How to Make the Best of IBM’s TS7700 Virtual Tape Solution | IntelliMagic zAcademy

Watch this webinar if you’ve ever experienced frustrating performance issues or just want to ensure your TS7700 environment is optimized per best practices.

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How to use Processor Cache Optimization to Reduce z Systems Costs

Optimizing processor cache can significantly reduce CPU consumption, and thus z Systems software costs, for your workload on modern z Systems processors.

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zAcademy: z/OS Infrastructure Operations - 2020’s Biggest Challenges and Trends for 2021 Part 2

Learn best practices for an optimal environment, ranging from CPU Consumption and new pricing models to performance issues in Db2, CICS, and systems components.

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Impact of z14 and z15 Models on Processor Cache and MLC Expenses

This article examines the changes in processor cache design for the z14 processor model.

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Optimizing MLC Software Costs with Processor Configurations

Significant opportunities to reduce CPU consumption and MLC expense may not be realized without understanding the vital role processor cache plays in CPU consumption.

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Reduce MLC Software Costs by Optimizing LPAR Configurations

This article focuses on changes to LPAR configurations that can improve cache efficiency, as reflected in lower Relative Nest Intensity (RNI) values.

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