| IBM eserver zSeries Mainframe Servers: IBM home page for current mainframe computer systems, with links to an overview, software, operating systems, networking, I/O connectivity, solutions, news, events, FAQs, support, education and a library of documents. |
| 360 Revolution: Video and pictures from the 40th anniversary celebrations of the IBM mainframe (System/360) on April 7, 2004, at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, California. |
| 64-bit Architecture: Article by Patrick Mullenon on IBM announcing 64 bit architecture. |
| Anura Guruge: Mr. SNA: Guruge's views on the IBM world, XML Web services, grids and autonomic computing. |
| Architecture of the IBM System/360: 1964 article coinciding with the announcement of the System/360 (S/360), the first family of computers to have the same machine architecture as IBM mainframes of today. Written by the S/360's architects: Gene Amdahl, Gerrit Blaauw and Fred Brooks. |
| BookManager: IBM Softcopy Reader: Free Java-based software for Linux and Windows workstations. Used to read IBM manuals in BookManager format, typically on CD-ROM. Replaces IBM Library Reader (ILR). |
| Bus-Tech: Manufactures and markets mainframe connectivity and data movement products, both under their own brand name and as an OEM. |
| Computer History: IBM 360/370/3090/390: A personal history of the IBM mainframe by Lars Poulsen. |
| Computer Measurement Group: CMG is a user group focused on performance and resource management, especially for IBM mainframes, with an annual conference and exhibition in North America. Groups link lists local CMG groups worldwide. |
| Coupling Facility Structure Sizer: CFSIZER: A Web-based application used to calculate the size of each IBM software product's structure within a Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility (CF). |
| Dictionary of the Mainframe World: 6000 words and phrases currently in use and from the past, technical and marketing terms, as heard in IBM mainframe computer environments. |
| Dinos Web Ring: Access to over 30 Web sites run by individuals interested in mainframes. |
| Disaster Recovery Journal: Although business continuity is the focus, many articles are mainframe-related. Also hosts an annual conference. |
| EMC: Mainframe Offerings: Storage platforms and software for IBM mainframes. |
| Enterprise IS News: Industry information relevant to organizations with IBM mainframes, covering new and updated hardware and software products, vendor news and industry research. A free news service published every Wednesday, also available by e-mail subscription. |
| Eric Loriaux: Large collection of categorized links covering IBM mainframe hardware and software topics, with special emphasis on the needs of systems programmers. |
| eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition: A bimonthly IBM publication with technical overview and how-to articles and tips, mostly on systems software, with some hardware coverage; plus IBM and non-IBM product news. Written by IBM and non-IBM authors. |
| Fujitsu Mainframe Servers: Manufacturer of IBM mainframe-compatible servers, services, software and storage. Fujitsu acquired Amdahl, originally founded by IBM System/360 architect Gene Amdahl. |
| Gallery of Old Iron: IBM S/360, S/370: Pictures of Central Processing Unit (CPU), channel and control unit front panels from System/360 and /370 mainframes, plus a few System/3, 1401, 1800 and SAGE items from the author's collection. |
| Gilbert Saint-flour: Links to P/390 information and z/OS freeware, as well as Gilbert's own z/OS tools and documentation. |
| GUIDE SHARE Europe (GSE) UK Region: United Kingdom region of GUIDE SHARE Europe, a merger of SHARE and GUIDE operations in the UK. |
| GUIDE SHARE Europe: GSE: The merger of the European portion of the IBM user groups GUIDE and SHARE. |
| Hitachi Data Systems: HDS provides hardware storage systems for multiple platforms, including the IBM mainframe. Related support, software and training is also available. |
| IBM Corporate Archives: Includes a Search facility. Catalog link then Products and Services includes information on and pictures of many historical pieces of mainframe hardware. |
| IBM Hardware Internet Library: Free access to IBM manuals in both Web-based BookManager and Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Mostly IBM mainframe hardware and the software that supports it. |
| IBM Jaguar Tape: IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3592 replaces 3590 MagStar with a non-compatible tape cartridge format, just as MagStar replaced 3480 a decade earlier. Originally code-named Jaguar. |
| IBM Offering Information: Access to all IBM announcement letters, sales manual, press releases, red books, white papers and catalogs, with comprehensive search for most. |
| IBM Redbooks: Special type of less formal IBM manuals. Useful for users seeking more real-world examples than given in standard manuals. Usually details implementation and experiences of a project to implement IBM software and hardware, but some are conference presentation material. More often now, a few are introductory textbooks on a specific technology: IBM hardware or software product. |
| IBM Resource Link: Convenient access to mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information. Registration is free, but is restricted to IBM customers, business partners and employees; confirmation takes about two business hours. |
| IBM Resources for Mainframe Developers: IBM programs and information for anyone developing a commercial software product for IBM's mainframe operating systems. Including free software and low cost hardware through PartnerWorld for Developers, developerWorks and other programs. |
| IBM Sales Manual: Organized by product/version, the Sales Manual lists announcement, marketing withdrawal and end of support dates for all releases of software, and relevant parts of the original announcement letter(s). Also lists hardware. |
| IBM SHARK Disk: IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) can be used for both mainframe DASD and as a Storage Area Network (SAN) for a broad range of platforms. Originally code-named SHARK. |
| IBM Worldwide Employee Directory: Search by name for telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of IBM employees, limited to six results to prevent abuse. |
| IBMLink: Worldwide menu-based access to country-specific IBM information: product descriptions and announcements, and ordering and partner information. |
| IT In-Depth: For Data Center Professionals: News analysis, technology, editorial, product reviews and pictorial sections covering mainframe, Unix/Linux, software and services. |
| ITPapers: IBM Mainframe: A directory of technical white papers, Webcasts, and case studies from IBM and other companies. |
| Lawrence Wilkinson's IBM 360/30 Saga: Getting an old System/360 Model 30 running DOS/360 in 1982 in New Zealand. |
| Madison Gifford Technologies: MGT: Channel extension products extend a multiplexer channel to anywhere in the world. MGT also provides networking/communications consulting. |
| Marc Niegowski: Systems Programmer At Large: Historical mainframe information plus tips and techniques for Assembler and C/C++. From a Systems Programmer specializing in mainframe telecommunications networks. |
| Nusantara IT Pro Club: On-line presentations on various mainframe systems programming topics: hardware, operating system, Assembler and networking. |
| Planet MVS: Covers mainframe hardware and z/OS-related systems software topics. Including a collection of IBM Green Cards. |
| search390.com: IBM mainframe-specific portal, with search engine and browsable categories: hardware, software and education directories; career center, Web links, published articles (some by site staff). |
| SHARE User Group: Independent, volunteer run association providing IBM customers with user focused education, professional networking, and a forum to influence the Information Technology industry. |
| StorageTek: Storage (tape and disk) for the mainframe and other platforms. Including Storage Area Networks (SAN), WORM (Write Once, Read Many) tape and supporting software and consulting. |
| Strange Art Projects: IBM System 370: A student's 1/48 scale model of an IBM System/370 Model 138 computer system, complete with 3800-1 laser printer. Pictures and the story behind it. |
| T-Rex - IBM eServer zSeries 990 Mainframe Computer: IBM laid claim to the T-Rex containing the densest electronics in the world: 3.2 billion transistors in 16 chips on 101 layers of ceramic glass connected to 5000 pins by 500 meters of wire, all in a 3.7" x 3.7" x 0.75" module. |
| Technical Support Magazine: NaSPA's mainframe systems programming-oriented technical journal. |
| The IBM 360/67 and CP/CMS: Tom Van Vleck's history of the IBM System/360 Model 67 computer and the CP/CMS operating system, which later became z/VM. |
| The Mainframe Breakfast Network (MBN): An informal association of mainframers run by Arcati Research, with monthly newsletter and breakfast sessions in London or Oxford, England. Membership is free. |
| Visara International: Provides SNA, 3270, 5250 and LAN/WAN integration products: displays, printers and controllers, including communication servers and console concentrators. |
| Xephon Co-founder Chris Bunyan Passes Away: A tribute to the late Chris Bunyan, Xephon co-founder and champion of the IBM mainframe. |
| z/Journal: An independently-published mainframe-only magazine covering IBM zSeries hardware and the software that runs on it, including the VSE/ESA, z/VM, z/OS and Linux operating systems. Subscriptions are free in the U.S. and Canada. |
| zSeries System Programmer Portal: An IBM site providing mainframe hardware and systems software planning and maintenance information for Technical Support staff. |
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