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Liberty z/OS Post #68- SMF 120-12

By David Follis posted 9 minutes ago
This post is part of a series exploring the unique aspects and capabilities of WebSphere Liberty when running on z/OS. We'll also explore considerations when moving from WebSphere traditional on z/OS to Liberty on z/OS. To start at the beginning, follow this link to the first post. --------------- The SMF 120 Subtype 12 record is written by the Java Batch support in Liberty. I wrote a whole long series of blog posts about Java Batch in Liberty, including this SMF record. So I’m going to plagiarize myself and just re-use the post from that series here. If you’re running a batch workload on z/OS, you’re worried about (at least) ...

Ethical AI: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility

By Philip D'Souza posted 28 minutes ago
With great power comes great responsibility, a statement that could easily be applied to the rapid evolution of AI in the last couple of years. Few would dispute that AI’s potential for either positive change or harm depends on its responsible use. We need to move quickly to ensure AI systems are developed, deployed, and operated safely and ethically while maximizing their positive impact. At the extreme, some fear that AI could ‘go rogue’ and act against the interests of humanity. OpenAI even created a Superalignment team dedicated to ensuring AI remains aligned with human values - preparing for a future in which it surpasses human intelligence. ...

cosmos newsletter 2024年冬号

By Kaoru Shinkawa posted an hour ago
cosmos newsletter 2024年冬号 リーダーメッセージ 暑く長かった夏が過ぎ、秋らしい日々が来たなと喜んでいたら、あっという間に冬が来てしまい、大慌てで冬物を取り出しました。最近の日本では快適な時期が短くなったようにも思いますが、体調に注意しつつ、一年を気持ちよく締めくくれるよう頑張りましょう。 秋は cosmos コアメンバーにとっては一年でもっとも忙しい時期なんです。そう、 cosmos day です。夏休みあたりから準備を始めるのですが、イベントに来てくださった皆様に楽しんでもらいたい、有意義な時間にしてもらいたいと最後の最後まで念入りに準備をします。このメンバーでプロジェクトをやったら、どんな困難でも軽やかに乗り越えられそうと毎年思います。今年のテーマは「 Redefine, Recharge, Reboot 」。変化が激しくついつい焦ってしまいがちな現代ですが、少し立ち止まってもいい、エネルギーをチャージして新しい一歩を踏み出そうという思いを込めて。ゲスト講演ではエネルギーをいっぱいもらい、ワークショップでは参加者それぞれがキャリアを見つめ直す時間となりました。 cosmos ロゴ T シャツもでき、コアメンバーだけでなく OG や山口さんなど応援してくださる皆様も着用していただき、ノベルティの cosmos ロゴ入り 2 つ折りクリアファイルやステッカーと合わせて、この日は cosmos 満開でした。詳しくは newsletter にて。 ...

Announcing Red Hat support for .NET 9.0 with RHEL & OpenShift on IBM Power

By Paul Chapman posted 4 hours ago
🚀 Exciting News for Developers! .NET 9.0 Now Available on IBM Power with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift 🖥️ Just demonstrated the seamless installation of .NET 9.0 on IBM Power ppc64le architecture. Key Highlights: • Installation of .NET 9.0 SDK using DNF package manager • .NET versions (7, 8, and 9) now available on IBM Power ppc64le • Running .NET 9.0 container image using Podman • Confirming version compatibility ✨ New features in .NET 9 • The software development kit (SDK) supports using the latest C# (C# 13) and F# (F# 9) versions. • The SDK now uses the ...

Unlock speed and efficiency in integration with IBM App Connect Enterprise 13

By Catalin Sturza posted 4 hours ago
IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) 13 is the next step of the IBM premier any-to-any integration solution. With its extended capabilities, App Connect Enterprise 13 focuses on ease of use, speed, and deployment efficiency, reinforcing the IMB commitment to supporting your existing solutions while introducing innovative features that streamline modern integration workflows. We invite you to explore three demos that highlight the new capabilities of IBM App Connect Enterprise 13. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a business technologist, these extended capabilities are designed to support and optimize your integration journey. ACE 13 Overview: Low-Code ...

Applying workload specific observability configuration in Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters

By Henning Treu posted 5 hours ago
Applying workload specific observability configuration in Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters Problem space Modern IT organizations run infrastructure to serve multiple teams and deployment stages in a single Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters. Sometimes running the same level of observability throughout all deployed workloads is not desirable. Use cases 1) As a cluster admin, I want to provide different access credentials for individual MySQL processes. 2) As an observability service provider, I want to control the amount of observability data and reduce observability costs for non-critical workloads. 3) As a SRE, I want to (temporarily) ...

Automating and Standardizing IBM ACE Installation with PowerShell

By Matthias Blomme posted 5 hours ago
Automating and Standardizing IBM ACE Installation with PowerShell Tackling the Repetition If you've worked with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the repetitive nature of installations. Each setup involves the same predictable steps: unpacking the release files, configuring directories, updating scripts, adjusting ODBC entries, setting up the runtime environment, and verifying that everything runs smoothly. While these steps might seem routine, the manual process is inherently prone to human error. A missed step, such as skipping a configuration file or mistyping a path, can cause inconsistencies that lead ...

Monitoring the usage of Gen AI tools using QRadar Gen AI Content Extension

By Ankit Bargale posted 6 hours ago
Gen AI is hot and so is vulnerable #IBMSecurity #GenerativeAI #IBMQRadar #AI Unlocking the potential of Generative AI while safeguarding its usage is essential for a future where innovation and security go hand in hand. Generative AI has been at the forefront of every debate on technological advancements over the last few years and has finally become a reality. Today, Gen AI is used in many functions such as Research and Development, Marketing, Design, Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Operations across many industries such as Information Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, etc. While ...

Ceph Orchestratorの概要紹介

By 正行 三宅 posted 6 hours ago
こんにちは :-) Airitech株式会社で、インフラ寄りのシステムやアプリケーション開発を生業にしている三宅です。 普段は国立情報学研究所（NII）で利用されているCpeh（OSS版）ストレージサービスの構築運用を行っているのですが、機会あってIBM Storage Cephを適用したストレージサービスの構築を行ったりしています。 それもあって、今回こちらでCephのBlogを書かせてもらうことになりました。 ここでは、実際にCpehクラスタの構築や運用を行う中で色々得てきたことを書いていく予定です。 今回は、Cpehクラスタの構築や運用の要となる、Ceph Orchestratorの概要について書いてみます。 Ceph Orchestratorとは 分散ストレージシステムであるCephクラスタの構築や運用では、複数の物理ホストをまたがって分散する各種サービスを一元管理するオーケストレーション機能が必須となります。 そのオーケストレーション機能を提供してくれるのが、Ceph Orchestratorとなります。 Ceph Orchestratorは、主に以下の機能を提供しています。 Cephクラスタの構築支援機能 Cephクラスタを構成する、物理ホストや各種サービス（MONやOSD、RGW、監視サービスなど）の運用管理機能 Ceph Orchestratorとして提供されているCeph ...

watsonx Code Assistant for Z のお役立ち動画リンク集

By Mika Funato posted 10 hours ago
CSMが提供する動画リンク集！watsonx Code Assistant for Z の使い方を10分で徹底解説！ CSM(Customer Success Manager) が作成した10分前後の動画です。ぜひご覧ください！ IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z によるアプリケーションの理解 watsonx Code Assistant for Z COBOL to Javaの実力

2024 Nov ELM User Group – Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne !!

By Denice Wong posted 12 hours ago
The Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) Nov User Group events in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne brought together engineering professionals, industry leaders, and ELM enthusiasts for insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing. These sessions were vibrant opportunities for the community to exchange ideas, learn about emerging trends, and explore solutions to engineering challenges. Here is a recap of the key highlights and takeaways from the events: ELM v7.1 was released in the beginning of Nov, there are some highlights on the new version especially on DOORS Next Gen and Reporting areas. We also provided the details about the ...

Revolutionizing SAP Migrations: VisionSoft’s HANEYA on IBM Cloud at IBM TechXchange

By Stephanie Wing posted 16 hours ago
Unlocking SAP Transformation: VisionSoft's Haneya Solution on IBM Cloud In today's digital-first world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to modernize and optimize their operations. At the forefront of this transformation is VisionSoft , whose innovative HANEYA Solution has redefined SAP migrations. Highlighted at the 2024 IBM TechXchange conference , VisionSoft showcased the power of HANEYA in streamlining SAP transformations with insights from Anji Reddy , CEO of VisionSoft, and Mingzhi Christensen , Director of SAP and Power Product Management, IBM. Haneya: Redefining SAP Migrations SAP migrations are often ...

Extending the End of Service for Planning Analytic 2.0.9.x

By Michael McGeein posted 16 hours ago
At IBM, feedback is a critical component of our roadmap, helping underscore our commitment to client success and their continued use of our products and offerings. Our customers have expressed concerns about migrating to Planning Analytics 2.1.x before the end of the support timeline for Planning Analytics 2.0.9.x on April 30, 2025. As a result, we are extending the general support period for Planning Analytics 2.0.9.x until October 31, 2025. Extended support, an additional purchase beyond general support, will be available for an additional year, until October 31, 2026. It’s important to note that IBM Planning Analytics versions will normally ...

Linux on IBM Z and LinuxONE Open Source Software Report: October 2024

By Elizabeth K. Joseph posted 18 hours ago
Linux on IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE use the s390x hardware architecture, so for some applications a little work sometimes has to be done so they compile and run as expected. This work is often done as a collaboration between the open source projects themselves and a team at IBM that helps with validation that the software is working as expected. This effort is an on going collaboration with every release of the software needing to be validated. For the month of October 2024, the team worked to also validate recent versions of the following: Alfresco Ansible Apache Cassandra Apache Cloudstack Apache CouchDB Apache Kafka Apache Tomcat Bazel ...

z/Action! Podcast: Evolving the Payments Ecosystem with ACI Worldwide

By Natalie Carrillo posted 20 hours ago
Each month, z/Action! meets some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z. This month we welcome ACI Worldwide, a leader in software for real-time electronic payments. Joining us is product director Ray Caradine. He’s here to talk about current trends in the payments landscape, and some of the experiences ACI’s clients have had processing payments on the IBM Z platform. Evolving the Payments Ecosystem with ACI Worldwide “Customers are demanding faster time-to-market, and faster responses. They want more flexibility in the way that they can process payments,” ...

Announcing IBM Open XL C/C++ and Fortran for AIX 17.1.3 – Now Generally Available!

By Shalini Mohan posted 21 hours ago
I am thrilled to announce the general availability of IBM Open XL C/C++ for AIX 17.1.3 and IBM Open XL Fortran for AIX 17.1.3 , officially launched on November 15, 2024. The IBM Open XL C/C++ and Fortran for AIX 17.1.3 compilers continue our commitment to providing advanced tools for enterprise developers, ISVs and enterprise clients to harness the potential of IBM Power Systems. With this release, we’ve expanded migration features, upgraded core components, and introduced performance enhancements. Key Highlights of Open XL C/C++ and Fortran for AIX 17.1.3 Facilitate Migration from XL C/C++ 16.1.0 and older ...