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This is a management guide to IBM's CICS transaction processing systems. The concepts behind the product and its importance are examined and its context in terms of history and future development is discussed. Having provided the principles of the system, the family of CICS products and all issues and applications associated with it are introduced. The style aims to be readable and non-technical.

As companies expand and databases are accessed by more and more users, the need for sound management of these databases becomes more critical. Since the new IBM OS/2 2.0 system is designed to facilitate client server and distributed computing environments, understanding the function of IBM's OS/2 Database Manager is even more crucial. This guide provides the basic theory for obtaining critical performance from the IBM OS/2 Database Manager and provides a comprehensive resource list of tips and t...

Jurgen Glag's book points out how to ensure professional and efficient database software development in DB2 mainframe and client/server environments. The asset of this book is that technical aspects (performance, tuning) and organizational measures (economical performance) are covered. Consequently, this book is suitable particularly for organizations that want to use DB2 in an economical and safe way. Work in various large production systems with DB2 revealed that most performance problems aris...

This text combines what was a two-volume set into one, all-inclusive IBM/IBM compatible microprocessor text. It provides a practical introduction for computer users who need to become expert in the 80X86 family. The reader is guided by the Mazidi's step-wise format through each phase of assembly language programming and hardware aspects of the Intel family.

This practical guide provides the reader with information about AS/400 models, including client/server hardware and software, displays, DASDs, tape drives, OS/400 V2R3, OS/400 extensions, CASE tools, the Information Warehouse and much more. Features include details of the AS/400 and AS/Entry level systems and application programs, and key issues such as cost justification, lease versus purchase, support, maintenance, office ergonometrics and education.

There’s a lot to know about computer science, including the core subjects of mathematical logic, algorithms, programming languages, operating systems, networks, databases, graphics, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, among others.　　How a Computer Works: The micro:bit Way is a novel text that will introduce you to basic concepts of computer science through the lens of a very small computing system called the micro:bit, a pocket-sized, programmable computing device.　　 While the...

With the explosive growth of distributed computing environments based on client/server and distributed processing principles, the extensive power and capabilities of MVS as a manager of shared resources and provider of shared services place it in a new role. Focusing on MVS and key related products, this invaluable handbook will increase readers' understanding of large systems products and principles, assess their current knowledge of MVS, learn about problems and requirements common to MVS inst...

This book is a comprehensive guide detailing available bridging and IBM networking alternatives. It details Cisco's support for networks in IBM and bridging environments. Covers the latest in networking protocols for both Enterprise and Service Provider network environments. This support includes transparent and source-route transparent bridging, source-route bridging (SRB), remote source-route bridging (RSRB), data link switching plus (DLSw+), serial tunnel and block serial tunnel, SDLC and LLC...

MVS is IBM's strategic mainframe operating system and is widely used throughout the world. This book aims to provide an overview of the specialist skills and knowledge required by the MVS systems programmer. The information provided should facilitate the installation and running of a basic MVS system and the essential IBM systems software. As well as being a basic introductory guide, this book includes practical hints and tips.

MVS/ESA is a relatively new IBM system, and this book focuses on the more complex and challenging aspects of MVS JCL, with thorough explanations of what to do and - more importantly - what not to do. Using a real-world approach, it addresses problems as they occur in a real environment, with thorough coverage of: usage of the COND parameter; all the new parameters available under MVS/ESA; the new use of the catalogue under MVS/ESA when SMS is used; the new ability to create VSAM clusters via JCL...

Assuming no prerequisites, the authors adopt a beginner's approach in this text, so students should be able to learn necessary skills and concepts. Lesson one introduces the IBM PC and lessons two and three introduce the Windows operating system. The lessons cover both keystroke and mouse-click options and end with a summary of commands and concepts, review questions, and hands-on exercises. The business orientation ensures students learn Excel 4.0 by developing spreadsheets used in business, in...

This A-Z tutorial explains everything from basic XEDIT commands to the most advanced macro writing techniques. The book includes scores of valuable hints, tips, and techniques for customizing an XEDIT environment to save users time and effort. Plus, step-by-step examples show how to use all available XEDIT tools effectively. The book includes special subcommands for implementing macros and expert advice for programmers developing applications. It also examines implementations such as KEDIT and u...

This book provides an overview of modern boot firmware, including the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and its associated EFI Developer Kit II (EDKII) firmware. The authors have each made significant contributions to developments in these areas. The reader will learn to use the latest developments in UEFI on modern hardware, including open source firmware and open hardware designs. The book begins with an exploration of interfaces exposed to higher-level software and operating system...

This special issue of the Journal of Media and Religion looks at how religion is framed when it is thrust into the public realm through mediated coverage of a particular event. The first article examines how the public debate about teaching evolution was framed by the press in Tennessee. The next article discusses framing of news stories about Mormons during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. The final article applies Silk's unsecular media hypothesis to coverage of the Jesse Jacks...