Development Tools |
390 Cross Assembler | Tachyon's Assembler for developing programs on OS/2, Linux, or Windows PCs | |
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XDC | Extended Debugging Control for Assembler programming, from Cole Software | |
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MicroFocus Products | Developing Assembler and COBOL programs on PCs - Also: NetExpress | |
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VisualAge for COBOL | COBOL member of IBM's VisualAge family of products | |
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Fujitsu COBOL | PowerCOBOL for Windows PCs | |
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VisualAge for JAVA | For developing JAVA apps and applets | |
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XPEDITOR | Compuware's "Interactive Analysis & Debugging" tools, for various host environments | |
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Change Man, .. | Change management products for developers, from Serena Software | |
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SoftAudit, SPIFFY, .. | Software asset management and utility products from Isogon | |
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Source Recovery | Recover COBOL or Assembler source code, for batch or CICS, from MVS object code | |
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RPG-to-COBOL | Language translation and Y2K solutions (J&C Migrations) | |
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GNU Utilities | Free UNIX applications and utilities for OS/390 UNIX System Services, from MKS | |
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Xephon | Publishers of MVS Update, CICS Update, DB2 Update, VM Update, VSE Update |
Systems Software |
Boole & Babbage | Tools for enterprise-wide mgmt of MQSeries environment, storage, system resources, .. | |
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Candle Command Center | For cross-platform systems management, Candle Corporation | |
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Energizer for CICS | for real-time management of CICS address space, from OptiSystems | |
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CICS Management | Tools for change management, CSD maintenance, data query, .. (Allen Systems Group) | |
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MailServer/390 | A CICS-based SMTP/POP3 e-mail server, from Trax Softworks | |
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File-AID | File & data mgmt products, for various platforms, from Compuware | |
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MacKinney Systems | Makers of attractively priced tools like Listcat Plus, CEMT/batch, ... | |
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InterSession | Session Manager for MVS/VSE/VM from Åström Software (or Isogon in N. America) | |
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Macro 4 | Makers of Tubes (session mgr with TCP/IP support), VSAMTUNE, ... | |
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PerformanceWorks | Suite of performance monitoring products for MVS, CICS, DB2, ... (Landmark Systems) | |
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SOLVE:Netmaster | Network mgmt for SNA, and for TCP/IP, from Sterling Software |
Operations |
Beta Systems | Data Center automation and Document Management tools, multi-national flavor | |
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CA-x Series | Computer Associates: CA-1 (Tape mgmt), CA-7 (Job scheduler), CA-11 (Job reruns), . | |
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CONTROL-x | New Dimension Software: CONTROL-M (multiplatform job scheduling), CONTROL-T, | |
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Innovation Data | For information on FDR, ABR, CPK, FDR/Upstream (for PC/LAN backups to host), ... | |
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Syncsort | Premier Sort program (for all host operating systems, UNIX, and VMS) | |
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SYSB-II MVS | For concurrent Batch/CICS sharing of VSAM files, H&W Computer Systems | |
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Enterprise Print Mgmt | MVS printing over TCP/IP, etc. (Levi, Ray & Shoup) | |
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Bar Code Printing | Bar code Print Facility, a package programming tool for MVS/VSE, Sound Software | |
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Trove for Manuals | Document mgmt, multiple server/client platforms, from Ringwood Software |
Middleware |
IpServer | Data 21's Web Server for CICS/ESA | |
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EnterpriseWeb | Native web servers for MVS/VM, supporting CICS, IMS, and DB2 (Beyond Software) | |
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WebConnect Pro | WebConnect for S/390, for a 2-tier browser-to-host solution, from OpenConnect | |
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Payment Gateway | An OS/390 gateway, from IBM, for merchant payment card transactions via the Internet | |
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Mako Server | CORBA access to CICS transactions from Java applets, from Blue Lobster Software | |
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ActiveWorks | An Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) product from Active Software | |
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Shadow Direct | Neon Systems: ODBC apps access (on Windows, Macs, OS/2) to DB2, IMS, VSAM | |
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Orbix for OS/390 | Object Request Broker from IONA Technologies | |
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VCOM from NetSys | Message oriented middleware for heterogeneous networks; also WebWareMEMO | |
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ClientBuilder | Web and GUI access to host applications (ClientSoft of Tarrytown, NY) | |
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CrossPlex | For Web enabling host OLTP applications, from SofTouch Systems | |
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Web Client | A GUI interface for legacy CICS applications from UniKix Tecnologies |
Consulting |
CSC | Y2K solutions from Computer Sciences Corporation | |
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Data Dimensions | Year 2000 Planning and updating services | |
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Online Media | Y2K work a speciality, also Web Services (New England based) | |
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Y2K Links | Natasha's online directory of Y2K outfits, world wide | |
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Y2K and ITAA | Informational resources at IT Association of America |
General Resources
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Redbooks | International Technical Support publications (On line catalog and select excerpts) | |
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IBMLink | WWW access point for IBMLink | |
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Technical Support | Problem solving Databases, Corrective Service, etc. (IBM) | |
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Technical FLASHes | Combined site for WSC and Networking Systems Flashes, tech white papers, FAQs | |
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OS/390 Integration | Tips on Domino Webserver/390, IMS, ICF, HFS, etc., from Integration Test team | |
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Cathcart's Corner | Java for OS/390, Host as the Web Server, and other papers | |
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S/390 as WebServer | Information about Lotus Domino for S/390 V5R5.0, Program No. 5655-B86 | |
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Enterprise Connection | Presentation material for IBM conference calls, in PDF format, requires V4 browser | |
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Applicat'n Development | App development & data mgmt software: ISPF, DFSORT, IMS, MQSeries/MVS, ... | |
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Y2K Support | Year 2000 Technical Support Center at IBM | |
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Eric Loriaux's Links | Eric's compendium of useful web resources about MVS, VM, VSE, ... | |
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Other MVS Pages | Bruce Gillispie's list of personal web pages (including Mark Zelden's MVS Utiliites) | |
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Murphy's laws, etc. | A French slant, by Thierry Falissard, an unrepentant
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Programming
Languages |
High Level Assembler | High Level Assembler for MVS/VM/VSE and HLASM Toolkit; and the Library | |
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Assembler Coding | Assembler Hints and Tips, with sample code, by Les Smith | |
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HLASM Docs | Reference manuals for HLASM, macros. Also Utilities, ... (Don Higgins) | |
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IBM COBOL Family | About VisualAge/COBOL, Millennium Language Extensions, etc. See also the Library | |
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COBOL manuals | IBM bookshelves for COBOL | |
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The COBOL Center | Well arranged set of pointers to COBOL-related information, also COBOL Books | |
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Language Environment | LE Home Page, also the Library, and SHARE Presentations (require Acrobat Reader) | |
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Java for OS/390 | Porting of Java virtual machine to the mainframe, now available: JDK 1.1.8 | |
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SanFrancisco Project | Creating reusable components for business applications - Concepts & Facilities | |
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Java Discussions | Forums about Java, all platforms (IBM Hursley) | |
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Perl for S/390 | Archive of articles from perl-mvs@perl.org - at Max-Planck-Institut, Munich | |
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PL/I | Home Page of the PL/I product family | |
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REXX | REXX Language page at IBM Hursley | |
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NetRexx | Blend of REXX and Java to enable REXX programmers to create Java code |
CICS, MQSeries,
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Transaction Systems | A jump-off point for info from IBM on CICS, MQSeries, IMS, etc. | |
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CICS Home page | Info about CICS Transaction Server on all platforms; Also Support | |
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TS and WebSphere | Integration of Transaction Server technologies into WebSphere product family | |
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CICS & the Euro | Check for available maintenance to make CICS EuroReady
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CICS publications | IBM bookshelves for CICS. Also: Library and CICS Transaction Magazine | |
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CICS Tips | CICS Tips & Tricks (at the web site of ADS) | |
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CWUF | "CICS Worldwide User Forum", an unofficial discussion forum at IBM's Hursley site | |
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CICS Gateway for Java | V2 of CICS Gateway for Java, available for download, with documentation (IBM) | |
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CICS-to-Net | Notes on CICS Internet Connectivity (Crossland Consulting) | |
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MQSeries Family | News, case studies, whitepapers, etc., about MQSeries. Also MQ Magazine | |
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MQSeries Workflow | MQSeries Workflow for OS/390, EuroReady and Y2K compliant |
DB2 |
DB Management | A jump-off point for info on DB2, Java/JDBC for DB2, Tech Library, Net.Data, ... | |
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DB2 for OS/390 | Ver 6 shipping (V3 remains supported thru January 2001) | |
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DB2 Version 6 | June '99 announcement of DB2 Universal Database Server for OS/390 | |
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Data Mining | Intelligent Miner for Data for OS/390, Ver 2.1 | |
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DB2 Manuals | IBM bookshelves for DB2, for various platforms | |
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DB2 List | Archive of Usenet articles (American University, Washington, DC) | |
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DB2 Magazine | Online issue, Summer 1999 | |
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Universal Database | DB2 professionals and the evolution of DB2 to UDB (@ComputerWeekly, July 16) | |
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Data Warehousing | Online technical guides (Applied Technologies Group) | |
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Upgrading to V4? | Technical tips for migration to DB2 for MVS/ESA Version 4 (Themis) | |
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Database Tips | Tips for DB2, Oracle, Sybase, and SQL Server (Platinum Technology) |
Operating
Systems |
OS/390 | V2.8, focus on Security, enhanced OS/390 LDAP. See Xephon's news report | |
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WebSphere Performance | With OS/390 V2.7, a G5 "Server Sets Web Performance Record" (S/390 News) | |
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IBM HTTP Server | HTTP Server for OS/390 V2.7, "Planning, Installing, and Using" | |
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OS/390 Library | Web accessible Library of material on OS/390 | |
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OS/390 Manuals | IBM bookshelves for OS/390. See also V2.7 publications | |
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Objective Goal Mode | "Getting to Goal Mode - Step by Step", by Cheryl Watson | |
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ISVs Compatibility | Info about compatibility of vendor products with OS/390 | |
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UNIX System Services | OS/390 UNIX System Services, part of standard OS/390. See also: Library | |
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UNIX Q&A | About OS/390 UNIX; also a checklist for TCP/IP setup with UNIX Services | |
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TPF Home Page | Transaction Processing Facility and the The Airline Control System (ALCS) | |
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TPF Docs | Manuals for Transaction Processing Facility V4R1 | |
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VM/ESA | Home page of VM operating system | |
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VSE/ESA | Home page of VSE/ESA | |
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OS/390 Bookshelf II | Principles of Operation, ADSM, APPC, C++ for OS/390, .. |
System/390|
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System/390 | Home page of System/390 | |
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S/390 G6 Servers | May 3 announcement of "Engines for e-business". See also news from Xephon | |
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Parallel Sysplex | Position papers, planning library, test reports, etc. | |
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The Magic Box | System/390 Web Server, a "Magic Box", as server of choice for e-business | |
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Mainframes Today | Investments in Mainframe Systems continue (InformationWeek, August 9) | |
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e-Commerce Apps | Mainframes rumble as e-Commerce picks up pace (@ComputerWeekly, June 24) | |
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e-Commerce@Schwabb | Gains and Pains of a Trail Blazer (InformationWeek, March 8) | |
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Mainframe Webifying | A "growing bevy of products" reinforces the trend (Computerworld, Feb 1) | |
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WebSphere Reviewed | WebSphere 2.0 "embraces Web standards" (PCweek, January 25) | |
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Outlook for Mainframes | "Mainframes in the 21st century" (Datamation, Jan '99) |
Users Groups |
SHARE | Next conference: March 5-10 in Anaheim; see also GUIDE and COMMON | |
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CICS Users Groups | List of UGs at Pacific CICS Users Group, PCICSUG | |
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DB2 Users Groups | List of UGs at International DB2 Users Group, IDUG | |
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VM User Groups | List of VM User Groups at VMers.org | |
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NaSPA | Network & Systems Professionals Association, membership in 75 countries |
Training|
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IBM Training | Classes & schedules for the US. Also: Australia Canada France Germany UK | |
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On the Campus | Colleges and Universities offering courses on mainframe subjects (various countries) | |
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Themis | Classes on CICS, DB2, MQSeries - North American locations | |
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Verhoef | Varied mainframe courses in Canada, Germany, S. Africa, UK, and USA | |
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ProTech | Mainframe, data center automation, C/S, and Internet subjects - US and Canada | |
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Michel Castelein | OS/390-related training in Belgium (in Dutch, French, or English) | |
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MVS Training | Classes in various US locations on JCL, REXX, etc. (also at customer sites) | |
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MQSoftware | Training in all aspects of MQSeries; most classes in Minneapolis, MN | |
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DataTrain | Computer Based Training for mainframe/midrange systems, offices world wide | |
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Technical Conferences | International Conferences on DB2, IMS, Storage Systems, Transaction & Messaging, |
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