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What's New with IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS? 2024.2

February 26, 2024 | This month we've introduced changes to the presentation of Db2, CICS, and MQ variables from rates to counts, updates to Key Processor Configuration, and the inclusion of new report sets for CICS Transaction Event Counts.

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Webinar

A Mainframe Roundtable: The SYSPROGS | IntelliMagic zAcademy

Discover the vital role of SYSPROGs in the mainframe world. Join industry experts in a concise webinar for insights and strategies in system programming.

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Cheryl Watson's Tuning Letter

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.

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Blog

Why Am I Still Seeing zIIP Eligible Work?

zIIP-eligible CPU consumption that overflows onto general purpose CPs (GCPs) – known as “zIIP crossover” - is a key focal point for software cost savings. However, despite your meticulous efforts, it is possible that zIIP crossover work is still consuming GCP cycles unnecessarily.

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Viewing Connections Between CICS Regions, Db2 Data Sharing Groups, and MQ Queue Managers

This blog emphasizes the importance of understanding connections in mainframe management, specifically focusing on CICS, Db2, and MQ.

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News

What's New with IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS? 2024.1

January 29, 2024 | This month we've introduced updates to the Subsystem Topology Viewer, new Long-term MSU/MIPS Reporting, updates to ZPARM settings and Average Line Configurations, as well as updates to TCP/IP Communications reports.

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Webinar

Enhanced Analysis Through Integrating CICS and Other Types of SMF Data | IntelliMagic zAcademy

This webinar aims to enhance your understanding of how integrating SMF data enriches insights across various z/OS components.

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Top 10 IntelliMagic Vision Features Released in 2023

With over 160 announced product updates, 2023 was a spectacular year of releases for users of IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS. In this blog we try to narrow it down to the 10 most popular, helpful, and groundbreaking.

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Webinar

Modernizing z/OS Connect Performance Analysis | IntelliMagic zAcademy

This webinar provides valuable insights into the principles that can help modernize your approach to z/OS Connect data analysis.

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Whitepaper

IntelliMagic Vision Support for Hitachi VSP SMF Records from Mainframe Analytics Recorder

Learn how to gain insight into the health of the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platforms VSP 5000 series and VSP F/G1x00 storage systems using the SMF records created by the Hitachi Mainframe Analytics Recorder.

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Top ‘IntelliMagic zAcademy’ Webinars of 2023

View the top rated mainframe performance webinars of 2023 covering insights on the z16, overcoming skills gap challenges, understanding z/OS configuration, and more!

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Cheryl Watson's Tuning Letter

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

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