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| Volume four, issue three |
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March 2006 |
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 IT managers in midsize business face some of the same challenges as IBM's enterprise clients but with fewer resources to draw upon. As Mike Gerentine, Director of WW Channel Strategy and Development for IBM Tivoli Software, says in this month's Executive corner, "That's why IBM IT Service Management includes a new portfolio of Tivoli Express solutions, designed for SMBs but scalable as your business needs grow." Then read Ed Woods latest on using Tivoli OMEGAMON automation for managing databases. And see an animated success story from a customer who migrated to DB2 for z/OS V8.
- Mike O'Neill, ccr2@us.ibm.com
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Features
Using Tivoli OMEGAMON XE and DE automation capabilities to manage your databases |
 Ed Woods returns to CCR2 to discuss the integrated automation capabilities of Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for IMS, OMEGAMON XE for DB2 PM/PE, and ITM V6.1 monitoring for distributed databases. With examples related to the performance and availability management of databases on z/OS and distributed platforms, he'll show you how to exploit the automation capabilities bundled with OMEGAMON. Automated performance and availability management of IMS, DB2 on z/OS, and distributed databases are all reviewed, as is integration with Tivoli OMEGAMON DE.
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| Micromuse technology to add real-time dashboard and detailed user impact analysis to IBM ITSM portfolio |
In February IBM acquired Micromuse, a leading provider of real-time IT and telecommunications management software. Engineering teams are working to combine the best technology from both portfolios to enhance Tivoli's IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions. Craig Farrell, chief technology officer for IBM Tivoli NetCool solutions, shares his vision for how Micromuse technology can enhance Tivoli solutions to provide IBM clients with data collections agents to monitor more systems, improved event management, real-time monitoring dashboards, and enriched user impact analysis.
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| Enterprise-based IT management for the midsize business budget: the IBM Tivoli Express portfolio |
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"When it comes to IT solutions that can support their business goals, midsized businesses can find themselves in a bit of a bind", says José Ocañas, market manager for the IBM Tivoli Express Portfolio. Like much larger organizations, midsized businesses need reliable data protection, availability and security, but they typically have fewer IT resources and personnel. Learn more about why Tivoli has developed IT management solutions specifically for midsized businesses and how these solutions can grow with you, as they offer a clear migration path to enterprise-class IBM Tivoli software.
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| Get ready for the 2006 IBM IT Service Management Road Show and a better way to manage the business of IT |
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Following GigaWorld and the Tivoli Technical User Conference, IBM is embarking on a new worldwide IBM IT Service Management (ITSM) Road Show. At these half-day events, learn how Tivoli's ITSM solutions are providing a better way to manage the business of IT as you network with Tivoli executives and subject matter experts on such topics as: efficiently and effectively aligning IT performance to business goals; ensuring IT service continuity; creating resilient IT services; and managing compliance and risk in the IT environment. Read the latest on ITSM then return for event dates that begin in May 2006.
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| Step toward SOA with the best practices of IBM's SOA Lifecycle |
In today's global economy, you can't afford to have frequently-changing business processes impede customer wins and revenue growth. Line-of-business managers need your IT department's support to react quickly to business dynamics and longer-term changes, such as compliance with new regulations. Service—oriented architecture (SOA) prepares IT to be flexible, relevant and supremely responsive to anything thrown its way, so business profits—and your IT department—can shine. First in a continuing series of articles on SOA.
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| Secure the perimeter of your computing environment with Tivoli Access Manager for e-business |
Tivoli Access Manager for e-business, a hub for Web-based authentication, session management and access control, can help you build a services oriented architecture (SOA) that embraces z/OS-based transactions. Tim Hahn, a security architect from IBM Tivoli, explains how you can use Tivoli Access Manager in combination with your z/OS system to provide single sign-on to multiple Web-based applications, enforce access controls at the perimeter of your computing environment, and audit interactions with Web-based business transactions. This solution integrates with IBM WebSphere-based application serving environments on many platforms, including z/OS, and can be hosted on Linux for System z.
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Product updates
IBM announces enhanced DB2 and IMS Tools for z/OS available in March |
| Got DB2 SQL Performance Analyzer? IBM recently announced Version 3.1 of this tool with an Easy Explain function that provides seamless movement between DB2 SQL PA and EEE under TSO. In addition, Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert and Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor have been enhanced through the service stream to provide integration with the new version of DB2 SQL PA. In IMS for z/OS recovery news, read about enhancements to IMS Database Recovery Facility and IMS High Performance Change Accumulation Utility. |
Education and services
Accelerate the success of IBM software solutions and lower your TCO |
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IBM Software Services for Tivoli has proven offerings designed to maximize your current investment and help you achieve quantifiable business results while lowering your Total Cost of Ownership. Take advantage of our newest service offerings: IBM QuickStart Services for Tivoli License Manager for Sub Capacity Billing, Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Response Time Tracking, and Tivoli Composite Application Manager for WebSphere.
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| Two ways to save on IBM Tivoli Web-based training – and other special educational offers |
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IBM Tivoli Corporate Training Packs can be used to train one employee or multiple employees. The Online Education Pass gives an individual access to the entire Tivoli Education online library 24 hours a day for one full year. Both are convenient ways to save money while gaining access to over 170 Web-based training courses, remote hands-on lab exercises and live Web seminars – with new courses being added each month. Also learn about free Tivoli Support Technical Exchange Web seminars, three new product "Differences Training" courses, new Tivoli product certifications and discounts, and more from IBM Tivoli Education.
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White papers
ABCs of z/OS System Programming: Workload Manager
The work of a z/OS system programmer can be compared to a traffic planner. Determining how to execute workloads depends on speed constraints, other workload traffic, regulations and routing options. With the z/OS Workload Manager as your traffic management system along with other job scheduling solutions, your workloads arrive at their destination, on time, every time. Read this Redbooks excerpt for details on leveraging Workload Manager for better capacity planning, performance and workload scheduling options.
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Redbooks
End-to-end scheduling with IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler Version 8.2
 Today's challenge: manage disparate systems with minimal effort and maximum reliability. This IBM Redbook considers how best to provide end-to-end scheduling using IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler V8.2, both distributed (previously known as Maestro) and mainframe (previously known as OPC) components. In it, you'll find information for installing the necessary TWS V8.2 software components and configuring them to communicate with each other. Learn how to manage work and dependencies across both environments with a single point of control. In addition to technical information, various scenarios that may be encountered in the enterprise and practical solutions are considered.
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Selecting the number of strings for VSAM files under CICS®/TS
Tuning strings for VSAM files can be like walking a tightrope. If you're too cautious and under-allocate them, you'll impact response time. If you're too generous, you risk wasting valuable resources that could be better used elsewhere. Now you can find the right balance in string assignments to individual files and LSR pools. Read this complimentary white paper for best practices on optimizing your CICS application. Author Eugene Hudders, president of Advanced Computer Technology, Inc., has four decades of experience with the mainframe.
The Enterprise Service Bus: Integrating core back-end applications with Web services
Business integration is one requirement driving the shift toward service oriented architecture on System z. It's more than just plugging services together. Reaching a higher level of enterprise integration - where costs go down and IT flexibility improves – requires an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). Author Mark Lillycrop, chief analyst at Arcati Research Ltd. and associate at Valley View Ventures, Inc., will help you better understand the ESB infrastructure and how it performs message routing and converts transfer protocols, responds to data and process integration "on the fly", and simplifies the integration of existing applications with Web services.
Webcasts
Are you maximizing return on investment from mainframe hardware and software? |
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Today's on demand e-business demands speed. Do you offer fast response to business initiatives? Quick access to data and applications? Cost-effective solutions can help you create competitive advantage – now. In this Webcast, Ray Jones, IBM worldwide vice president of System z software, shows you how IBM technology and pricing alternatives can help you meet On Demand Business requirements and increase ROI. March 30, 2006, 11:00 a.m. EST.
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| Replay it now: Optimize zSeries workload performance with OMEGAMON |
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Slowdowns or outages affecting your core z/OS components? Forfeiting productivity and revenue due to poor performance and availability? Insufficient expertise or manpower making it difficult to manage your growing z/OS environment? Then you're an excellent candidate for IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE, which offers powerful capabilities for monitoring performance and availability management of sophisticated, multi-component, multi-platform workloads. Join us for a valuable Webcast, which will demonstrate how leveraging OMEGAMON XE for end-to-end IT service management can reduce your costs and lower the complexity of your zSeries environment.
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| Replay it now: Distributed Web solutions leveraging the power of critical IMS business information |
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Just as it has been the foundation of information management technology for IBM customers for nearly four decades, IMS™ is a key building block for the on demand operating environment.
This Webcast will show you how to leverage the scalability and robustness of IMS, and enhancements integrating with IBM Rational® and WebSphere® tools that can help you take advantage of the latest technologies and processes for becoming an On Demand Business. A team of IMS experts from IBM lead the discussion on new and enhanced IMS application development and enablement options.
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Events of the month
GigaWorld 2006: Achieving business flexibility through IT innovation at Forrester's IT Forum |
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At this year's GigaWorld, join IBM for some special events. On Monday, April 3, IBM hosts an exclusive pre-event seminar and continental breakfast. Al Zollar, General Manager of Tivoli Software, kicks off the morning, where you'll discover "A Better Way to Manage the Business of IT." Then on Tuesday, April 6, join the IBM Guest Executive Forum session with Bob Madey, Vice President of Strategy and Market Management for IBM Tivoli Software. Finally, don't miss the showcase of Tivoli products and technology innovation on the main session stage. April 3-6, 2006, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, and June 7-9, 2006, Lisbon, Portugal. |
| What's hot this year at third annual Tivoli Technical User Conference? Save the date and find out |
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The four-day Tivoli Technical User Conference is shaping up to be a dynamic event with a compelling agenda that includes first-rate IT education, industry thought leaders and client speakers. What's hot?
How about top IBM Tivoli executives discussing how to leverage IT Service Management for a more efficient and effective IT organization; the debut of the new Tivoli Change and Configuration Management Database and Process Managers; a dedicated session on top IT concerns, like the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), compliance and IT governance; and customer-driven forums on driving IT automation and other best practices. April 23-27, 2006, downtown Chicago Hilton, and Montpellier, France, May 9-12.
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| IBM Software Group Solutions Summit for small and medium business |
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The speakers. The product previews. The topics. They're all waiting for you – and they're all designed for mid-sized businesses. Reserve your place now to find out about new ways IBM and IBM Business Partner solutions can help your business meet customer expectations more easily. Discover how to improve your business processes, increase collaboration and productivity, and simplify IT Service Management with solutions specifically developed to fit your mid-sized business needs. March-April 2006. Check back for additional Summits in a city near you.
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EMEA Netcool Users Conference 2006 adds latest on IBM acquisition to service assurance and security forum
The Netcool® Users Conference is a special forum for the Netcool community to learn more about the impact and opportunities afforded by the IBM acquisition, network with other Netcool users, share best practices, hear about product updates and experience hands-on training. Check out our agenda, activities and registration information. 6 June–8 June, Barcelona, Spain.
More upcoming events
See the full roster of upcoming Tivoli software events |
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Throughout the year, IBM Tivoli Software sponsors and participates in many industry trade shows, live seminars, and other IBM events. See what's happening in your part of the world. Also check out IBM software for zSeries for a full list of Webcasts.
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