Profiling zHyperLink Performance and Usage
In this blog, we demonstrate how to profile zHyperLink performance and usage by reviewing one mainframe site’s recent production implementation of zHyperLink for reads, for Db2.
Noisy Neighbors: Discovering Trouble-makers in a VMware Environment
Just a few bad LUNs in an SVC all flash storage pool have a profound effect on the I/O experience of the entire IBM Spectrum Virtualize (SVC) environment.
What’s New with IBM DS8900F?
Release 9.1 for the DS8900F storage array contains numerous product improvements that should be interesting and useful to any shop that has DS8900F installed or is considering it.
IntelliMagic Sponsors SHARE New Orleans - Event Recap
August 18, 2023 | Revisit SHARE New Orleans with this recap video and session recordings. IntelliMagic was a Signature Sponsor of SHARE.
How to Detect and Resolve “State in Doubt” Errors
IntelliMagic Vision helps reduce the visibility gaps and improves availability by providing deep insights, practical drill downs and specialized domain knowledge for your SAN environment.
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.
Conserving MSUs – Déjà vu All Over Again
In the past, you probably only focused on MSU usage during your peak 4HRA. Now, thanks to IBM's Software Consumption, paying more attention to MSUs at non-peak times literally “pays” in terms of saving real money.
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.
MQ: How to Extract Insights and Optimize Performance Using SMF Data | IntelliMagic zAcademy
This webinar will introduce you to best practices for enhancing your analysis of MQ Statistics (SMF 115) and Accounting (116) data.
Finding Hidden Time Bombs in Your VMware Connectivity
Seeing real end-to-end risks from the VMware guest through the SAN fabric to the Storage LUN is difficult, leading to many SAN Connectivity issues.
Interactive FICON Topology Viewer Spotlights Configuration Errors
June 26, 2023 | IntelliMagic Vision's FICON Topology Viewer helps analysts identify configuration errors, ensure that the infrastructure is configured correctly, and reveal undesirable infrastructure changes.
Where Are All The Performance Analysts? - A Mainframe Roundtable | IntelliMagic zAcademy
We have brought together industry experts from across the board to discuss the importance of having an efficient team managing the performance of their business applications.