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Loriaux's System/390 home page (OS/390, MVS, VSE, VM, z/OS, Linux/390) - List of S/390 books...
This home page is built as a starting point for S/390 (OS/390, MVS, VSE, VM) system-programmers, application programmers and operators on the Internet. It's not just a directory of software and hardware products, but also a place where mainframe professionals can meet, introduce themselves, search for a new job, have their resume hosted. All services are FREE of charge for individuals as well as for companies. A search script is available online, so you won't have to loose your time to find something.

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This page will try to give you an overview of S/390 books available...
Please note that the page is very new at this time, so the page is under construction.
If you know about books that should be referenced here, please drop me an email and I'll add them here as soon as possible.

N.B.: The companies referenced here often have many more interesting books available.
I just tried to point out only the most obviously S/390 related books, so please don't forget to check the publisher's online catalogs if you haven't found here what you were looking for.

The list of known publishers is available on the information page, in the books section

Free online resources.

The Operating Systems Handbook
In 1993, I wrote a book that I wanted to call "Fake Your Way Through Minis and Mainframes," but that McGraw-Hill published as "The Operating Systems Handbook." This crash course in UNIX, OS/400, VMS, MVS, and VM/CMS sold a few thousand copies and went out of print. I recently had them revert the copyright to me, and I created Acrobat files of the book's sections that are available for free for anyone who wants to download them.
Each section covers the following:
  • History.
  • Starting up.
  • Filename rules.
  • The file system.
  • Important commands for dealing with files.
  • On-line help.
  • Using the text editor.
  • Printing.
  • Command files.
  • How to send and receive electronic mail.
  • A sample session.

ABCs of System Programming Volume 1 , SG24-5597-00
This redbook is Volume 1 of a five-volume set that is designed to introduce the structure of an OS/390 and S/390 operating environment. The set will help you install, tailor, and configure an OS/390 operating system, and is intended for system programmers who are new to an OS/390 environment.
Volume 1 gives a broad understanding of the software and S/390 architecture and how it is used together with the OS/390 operating system.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

ABCs of System Programming Volume 2 , SG24-5652-00
This redbook is Volume 2 of a five-volume set that is designed to introduce the structure of an OS/390 and S/390 operating environment. The set will help you install, tailor, and configure an OS/390 operating system, and is intended for system programmers who are new to an OS/390 environment.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

ABCs of System Programming Volume 3 , SG24-5653-00
This redbook is Volume 3 of a five-volume set that is designed to introduce the structure of an OS/390 and S/390 operating environment. The set will help you install, tailor, and configure an OS/390 operating system, and is intended for system programmers who are new to an OS/390 environment.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

ABCs of System Programming Volume 4 , SG24-5654-00
This redbook is Volume 4 of a five-volume set that is designed to introduce the structure of an OS/390 and S/390 operating environment. The set will help you install, tailor, and configure an OS/390 operating system, and is intended for system programmers who are new to an OS/390 environment.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

ABCs of System Programming Volume 5 , SG24-5655-00
This redbook is Volume 5 of a five-volume set that is designed to introduce the structure of an OS/390 and S/390 operating environment. The set will help you install, tailor, and configure an OS/390 operating system, and is intended for system programmers who are new to an OS/390 environment.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

Value of S/390 for e-business , REDP0041
This redpaper provides critical information to Consultants, Managers, IBM Specialists and, in general, IT people involved in planning a network computing infrastructure, with particular emphasis on e-business.
This redpaper reviews the many S/390 characteristics that make it the choice e-business platform, and provides detailed implementation models, scenarios and real life examples.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

MQSeries Primer , REDP0021
This 34 page primer on MQSeries in PDF format presents a terse and yet complete overview of MQSeries. For those of you who know MQSeries it is an excellent brush up document; for those of you who are not it quickly gets you up on MQSeries capability and function.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

IMS Primer , SG24-5352-00
This redbook is called a primer, as it is intended to be an introductory book to help familiarize the reader with the basics of IMS. Much of the original content of this book was in an early IMS manual called the IMS Primer, which was discontinued a number of years ago.
This redbook will help you understand some of the basic functions of IMS. It also tries to position IMS with regard to some of the other IBM products, and it gives a broad understanding of the architecture of IMS. The book is meant as an overview of the IMS product. It contains general information on many of the features of IMS.
Note : you might have to register to the IBM Redbooks site in order to be allowed to download books.

TCP/IP Tutorial and Technical Overview, GG24-3376-06
The TCP/IP protocol suite has become the de facto standard for computer communications in today's networked world. The ubiquitous implementation of a specific networking standard has led to an incredible dependence on the applications enabled by it. Today, we use the TCP/IP protocols and the Internet not only for entertainment and information, but to conduct our business by performing transactions, buying and selling products, and delivering services to customers. We are continually extending the set of applications that leverage TCP/IP, thereby driving the need for further infrastructural support.

MVS Performance Management OS/390 Edition by Stephen L. Samson new 11/12/03
This is a re-issue in soft copy of the last hard copy edition published by McGraw-Hill "as is", as of the completion date at end of 1996. A few corrections and typographic changes have been made to improve readability. Blank pages inserted to ensure that chapters start on a right-hand page have been removed. Page numbers in the index and Table of Contents may be a bit off.
Steve Samson has also produced the next edition of his very popular book, "MVS Performance Management". This is the "z/OS Version 1 Edition". Steve has made major changes and additions to this edition. The book is currently available only in softcopy form. You can buy the PDF for download for $50 or on a CD for a bit more at https://www.setsystems.com/cgi-bin/form?Product=1408

Introduction to Storage Area Network (SAN), SG24-5470-00
Storage Area Network (SAN) offers simplified storage management, scalability, flexibility, availability, and improved data access, movement, and backup. This redbook is written for people marketing, planning for, or implementing Storage Area Networks, such as IBM System Engineers, IBM Business Partners, system administrators, system programmers, storage administrators, and other technical support and operations managers and staff. This redbook gives an introduction to SAN. It illustrates where SANs are today, who are the main industry organizations and standard bodies active in SANs, and it positions IBM's approach to enabling SANs in its products and services.

S/390 Partners in Development: OS/390 (and z/OS) New Users Cookbook
The IBM S/390 Partners in Development (PID) organization provides several prepackaged S/390 operating systems for its members. This IBM Redbook is about one of these, the OS/390 (or z/OS) Application Development CD-ROM system, commonly known as the AD CD-ROM system, or simply the AD system. (Equivalent systems have been produced for VM/ESA and VSE/ESA, but this IBM Redbook concerns only the OS/390 and z/OS version.) The AD system is a straightforward implementation of OS/390 or z/OS, plus a selection of other products. The CD-ROM portion of the name reflects the fact that these systems are distributed on CD-ROMs.
This document discusses the most recent AD releases, including basic planning for system administration. The bulk of the document consists of "how to" articles that may be useful to new users and owners. It does not attempt to provide comprehensive coverage of any topic, but it does address many common queries and situations encountered by new users. Users completely new to S/390 and OS/390 (or z900 and z/OS) will require initial education before using this document. The PID organization offers periodic classes for users completely new to S/390 and OS/390. Most of the tips and techniques described in this document are not limited to the AD system, and should apply to any smaller OS/390 implementation. However, the specific examples included are based on the AD system. .

Assembler.

Advanced Assembler Language and MVS Interfaces : For IBM Systems and Application Programmers
Written by: Carmine Cannatello
An all-new edition of the classic Assembler-coder's bible, completely updated to address the realities of the next programming century With over 160 code examples derived from real-world enterprise applications, this eagerly anticipated Second Edition reaffirms Carmine Cannatello's position as the most widely respected expert on advanced Assembler programming. Since Y2K remediation efforts have extended the anticipated life of legacy applications, the demand for programmers with top-notch...

Mainframe Assembler Programming
Written by: Bill Qualls
Book Description saids :
Master the skills you need to take advantage of the booming market for mainframe programmers.

Programmers acknowledge that understanding the internals of the machine helps them write more efficient code in cobol, C, and other high-level languages. Whether you are working on a Year 2000 team or setting up an e-commerce application, this book gets you up and running with the skills you'll need to retrofit systems and move mainframe programs into the 21st century.

Designed to build skills rapidly and intuitively, Mainframe Assembler Programming:

  • Teaches you how to program mainframe Assembler on your PC
  • Starts you programming usable code from day 1, page 1
  • Structures all lessons around real-world business applications
  • Uses the same five data sets throughout, so you get progressively more sophisticated results as you learn.

On the enclosed disk you'll find:

  • PC/370—lets you program and execute mainframe Assembler on your PC
  • Source code for all examples from the book

A rapid introduction or a refresher for experienced programmers, Mainframe Assembler Programming gives you the know-how you need to program for productivity and quality in the mainframe environment.

Bill Qualls is currently an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and formerly an Assistant Professor of Information Systems, both at Waubonsee Community College. As a Senior Instructor for Caliber Data Training, he conducts in-house courses on mainframe programming for Fortune 500 companies.

MVS Assembler Language
Written by: Kevin McQuillen & Anne Prince
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
All code on an MVS system eventually gets reduced to assembler language. So knowing assembler is a plus for any MVS programmer. This book lets you master enough assembler that you'll be able to use MVS more skillfully, no matter what language you're working in.

DOS/VSE Assembler Language
Written by: Kevin McQuillen & Anne Prince
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
The least any VSE programmer should know about assembler language.

CICS.

Murach's CICS for the COBOL Programmer new 02/04/04
Written by: Raul Menendez and Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
A fast-paced, practical tutorial that takes you from beginner to expert CICS programmer.

Murach's CICS Desk Reference new 02/04/04
Written by: Raul Menendez and Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
The information you need to have at your fingertips as you develop CICS programs, from BMS and command syntax to model programs to JCL setups.

COBOL.

Murach's Structured COBOL
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
Two books in one! A fast-paced training guide for beginning COBOL programmers; an indispensable reference guide for experienced COBOL programmers

Structured COBOL Methods
Written by: Paul Noll
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
This little book doesn't teach COBOL itself. Instead, it teaches you how to design, code, and test your COBOL programs so they're easier to debug, document and maintain. Just open up to any page (there are 5 model programs to get you started right), and picture what a difference these methods can make in the program you're working on right now. Then, go to work and start experimenting. You'll be delighted at the results!

VS COBOL II
Written by: Anne Prince
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
All you need to know about VS COBOL II, an IBM 1985 COBOL compiler for MVS shops

Advanced COBOL for Structured and Object-Oriented Programming, 3rd Edition
Written by : Gary DeWard Brown
Published by Wiley Computer Publishing

Report Writer
Written by: Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
In a couple of hours, you'll learn all the Report Writer you need to maintain older COBOL programs (Report Writer isn't required for a 'full standard' compiler under the 1985 ANS COBOL standards, so you probably won't use it in new programs). Seven model programs make it easy to see how Report Writer handles even complicated reporting requirements.

VS COBOL II: Highlights and Techniques
Written by James G. Janossy
VS COBOL II is IBM's newest compiler providing huge amounts of memory for IBM 3390 disk devices and mainframes. Written for COBOL programmers who need to learn the important differences between VS COBOL and VS COBOL II Release 3 as quickly as possible. There is a demonstration of new interactive debugging techniques; problem areas are identified while trivia are removed to the appendices. Also provides actual demonstration programs available on diskette.

COBOL for OS/390 Power Programming with Complete Year 2000 Section
Written by David S. Kirk

DB2.

DB2 for the COBOL Programmer, Part 1 (2nd Ed.)
Written by: Curtis Garvin & Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
The beginning DB2 book that tells it like a COBOL programmer sees it. It covers the basics you'll need in every program you write.

DB2 for the COBOL Programmer, Part 2 (2nd Ed.)

Written by: Curtis Garvin & Anne Prince
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
This is the one advanced DB2 book written specifically for COBOL programmers. Now, in this 2nd Edition, it's been completely revised and updated to reflect the mix of programming and DBA skills you need to be a top senior programmer or programmer/analyst in today's DB2 shop.

DB2 Developer's Guide
Written by Craig S. Mullins, Published by Sams Publishing
The fourth edition of DB2 Developer's Guide has been published and is now available in book stores, over the web, and from the publisher. All of the information you have come to rely upon in previous editions is now revised to be up-to-date for DB2 Version 6.
The book has been completely revised to be current through Version 6 and includes in-depth coverage of DB2 Version 6 topics.
Craig is the author of the book DB2 Developer's Guide. Craig is also a frequent contributor to computer industry publications, having authored more than five dozen articles in the past few years. His articles have been published in Byte, Database Programming & Design, DBMS, Relational Database Journal, IDUG Solutions Journal, and many others.
Visit Craig S. Mullins'site.

DB2 High Performance Design and Tuning
Written by Susan Lawson, Richard A. Yevich
Improve the performance of any IBM DB2 database with expert Version 6.x and 7.0 tuning techniques!

DB2 Answers! : Certified Tech Support (Osborne's Answers Series)
Written by Richard Yevich (Editor), Susan Lawson, Klaas Brant
DB2 is IBM's enterprise database solution--with the current release, IBM is marketing it aggressively against Oracle and SQL Server. Bestselling Answers! books provide hundreds of tech support answers for less than the cost of one support call and are endorsed by Stream International, a leading tech support firm. The RYC group knows the questions DB2 users need answers to every day. Covers diverse topics from the basics of designing a DB2 database to migration and space management to disaster recovery, security, and data sharing.

DB2 Universal Database for OS/390: An Introduction to DB2 for OS/390 Version 7
Written by Susan Graziano Sloan, Ann Kilty Hernandez
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to IBM DB2 Universal Database(TM) for OS/390. It explains the basic concepts that are associated with relational database management systems in general, and with DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 in particular.

DB2 Universal Database: Performance & Tuning for OS/390 Version 6 VOL I
Written by Julian Ellery
This book is written with practical true-life applications and does not theorize or speculate. Each example is a tried and true method for maintaining an online and batch production system that are both usable and applicable for achieving the highest levels of performance and availability on your systems. Readers will be referring to this book time and time again for helpful hints on getting the most out of their DB2 software.

DB2 Universal Database: Performance & Tuning for OS/390 Version 6 VOL II
Written by Julian Ellery
This book is written with practical true-life applications and does not theorize or speculate. Each example is a tried and true method for maintaining an online and batch production system that are both usable and applicable for achieving the highest levels of performance and availability on your systems. Readers will be referring to this book time and time again for helpful hints on getting the most out of their DB2 software.

DB2 UDB for OS/390 Developer's Quick Reference Guide
Written by Gary Joehlin
Someone once said, "Don't memorize it if you can look it up. But, at least know where to look for it." My problem was that I had to look in so many different places for what I felt were things that I needed on a regular basis. I knew what I wanted to do (SQL statement, DB2 utility, DB2 command, etc.) but, didn't know the right syntax all the time. For parameters less frequently used, I could spend more time researching them, but if I knew the basic syntax I probably could have my internal 'memory recall mechanism' triggered with the help of visualizing the keywords. It was not my intent to write a 'how-to' book, nor one of a comprhensive nature. I leave that to others. It was my need to have a quick 'jog' of my memory, by looking at just the basic syntax, that prompted me to write this book. Necessity, being the 'mother of invention' I present this quick reference to those busy and knowledgeable SQL & DB2 users. Best wishes. -Gary Joehlin

DB2 for OS/390 Development for Performance
Written by Gabrielle Wiorkowski

Handbook of Relational Database Design
Written by Candace C. Fleming, Barbara Vonhalle
Providing a practical and proven approach to designing relational databases, this book contains two complementary design methodologies: logical data modeling and relational database design. The design methodologies are independent of product-specific implementations and have been applied to numerous relational product environments.

An Introduction to Database Systems (Introduction to Database Systems, 7th Ed)
Written by C. J. Date
The newest edition of the classic An Introduction to Database Systems incorporates the latest developments in relational databases, including semantic modeling, decision support, and temporal modeling. There's better information on distributed databases, security, and the mathematics of relational databases too. With the same strong coverage of fundamental theory that made its predecessors stand out, this book ranks as the definitive textbook for those studying database systems.

IMS.

IMS for the COBOL Programmer, Part 1: DL/I Data Base Processing
Written by: Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
How to do batch processing of DL/I data bases.

IMS for the COBOL Programmer, Part 2: Data Communications & MFS
Written by: Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
How to write online programs using IMS/DC and create user-friendly screens with Message Format Service.

Java.

Java for S/390 and AS/400 COBOL Programmers
Written by Phil Coulthard, George Farr
Written by mainframe and midrange professionals George Farr and Phil Coulthard, Java for S/390 & AS/400 COBOL Programmers is designed to help COBOL programmers make the jump to Java. It teaches COBOL programmers how to read and write Java programs and helps them understand the concepts necessary to continue to improve their Java skills. Rather than serve merely as an overview, Java for S/390 & AS/400 COBOL Programmers is a massive work of more than 900 pages that addresses Javas syntax and much...

JCL.

Murach's OS/390 and z/OS JCL new 08/12/03
Written by: Raul Menendez and Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
Sooner or later, you have to learn JCL. When you do, this is the book you want! It covers all the JCL you'll use on the job regularly. But beyond that, it teaches you about mainframe processing, so you know how the JCL you code affects your system's processing. What's more, its "paired pages" presentation gives you the crucial syntax and coding details on the right-hand page, with additional perspective and advice on the left-hand page, to make it easy and fast for you to get the information you need.

System 390 Job Control Language, 4th Edition
Written by : Gary DeWard Brown
Published by Wiley Computer Publishing

Practical MVS JCL Examples : An Introduction to Mvs/Esa (Wiley Professional Computing)
Written by James G. Janossy
Revised to be a companion/reference to Gary Brown's System 370/390 JCL, known as the JCL Bible, it contains a significant amount of actual JCL examples in the context of a single large model program, added upon as each new feature of JCL is introduced. Details the latest enhancements from IBM including MVS/ESA and SMS. Demonstrates debugging techniques through JCL. Illustrations are in TSO/ISPF with JCL to make the book's screen examples look exactly like those seen on a computer.

Advanced MVS JCL Examples: Using MVS/ESA on the Job
Written by James G. Janossy
JCL (Job Control Language) is the programming language used with IBM's System 370/390 mainframe series of computers. This helpful reference, written for experienced mainframe programmers, covers the latest changes and enhancements to JCL available with the new release 4.0 of MVS. The text provides a wealth of concise, fast access JCL examples.

OS/390 MVS JCL Quick Reference Guide (Mainframe Series)
Written by Olivia R. Carmandi
This new edition of the book is somewhat larger in size and more than twice as long. It is easier to read, completely updated, and includes more great real-world examples, utilities, and explanations. My JCL reference contains everything you need to know about JCL (covers the latest version and SMS) in a fcondensed format. The book includes of practical experience not available in other texts. Our readers find it extremely helpful. A MUST OWN for Information Technology Professionals--The one tool every JCL user needs! Hope you enjoy the book.

LINUX.

Linux for S/390 new 14/10/03
The strengths of S/390 are well known: rock-solid reliability, the ability to run multiple diverse workloads, and highly scalable technology make S/390 an ideal choice for hosting key e-business applications. Now Linux has joined the S/390 family of operating systems, bringing a wealth of open source applications, middleware, and trained developers to help you respond to your business challenges quicker than ever before.
This IBM Redbook will help you install Linux for S/390 in different environments, and documents basic system administration tasks that help you manage your Linux for S/390 system. It also provides an introduction to a wide range of services such as Samba, NFS, and Apache. You will learn what each service is, what it is capable of, and how to install it.
The book covers Linux for S/390 Marist distribution (2.2.15).

Linux Handbook: A Guide to IBM Linux Solutions and Resources new 14/10/03
IBM has a strong commitment to Linux as an operating system and Linux-based solutions. This IBM Redbook gives a broad understanding of IBM products and how they relate to the Linux operating system. It tries to encapsulate the IBM Software Solutions that are available for Linux-based servers. It also describes the Linux enablement throughout the IBM eServer product line.
This IBM Redbook offers enough information to give you a high-level understanding of Linux. Therefore, it is not meant to be a highly technical document. It also provides pointers to further sources of information.

Linux on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390: Large Scale Linux Deployment new 14/10/03
This IBM Redbook discusses techniques available for building a large farm of Linux servers running under zVM (a "penguin colony"). It has been developed for system administrators and I/T architects who are responsible for developing optimized solutions for large Linux systems installed on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390 machines.
The book is divided into three parts. We first discuss basic VM concepts and commands, and examine tools available on z/VM that can help you create and monitor a server farm.
We then cover networking features and options, and discuss network high availability issues and solutions. Finally, we demonstrate methods for optimizing virtual Linux server farms (including a novel approach to sharing Linux filesystems among members), and examine central LDAP management. The sample code we discuss is available online.
We also recommend when to use the z/VM IP stack as a router, when to use a virtual Linux IP router, and when to dedicate logical OSA ports to virtual Linux Servers. Linux cloning techniques are also covered.

Linux on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390: Performance Measurement and Tuning new 14/10/03
This IBM Redbook examines performance measurement and tuning for running Linux as a z/VM guest on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390 machines. This publication is intended for system administrators and I/T architects responsible for deploying Linux servers running under z/VM. We examine performance concepts and identify tuning parameters that influence system performance. Using examples, we investigate performance and tuning topics for the memory, processor, DASD, and networking subsystems. Performance is analyzed at both the z/VM and Linux level. We provide tuning recommendations and guidance intended to maximize investment in Linux for zSeries.
The system used in this writing the redbook is an IBM eServer zSeries 900 running z/VM Version 4.3 in an LPAR. The Linux distributions used in this redbook include Red Hat Version 7.2 for zSeries (based on a Linux 2.4.9 kernel) and SuSE SLES7 (based on a Linux 2.4.7 kernel).
The intent of this redbook is to provide guidance on measuring and optimizing performance using an existing zSeries configuration. The examples are intended to demonstrate how to make effective use of your zSeries investment. The workloads used are chosen to exercise a specific subsystem; any measurements provided should not be construed as a benchmark.

Linux on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390: System Management new 14/10/03
This IBM Redbook describes system management for Linux on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390. It will help you understand the primary management processes for a set of Linux images on zSeries and S/390, and how to identify appropriate tools for your environment.
First we describe the setup of an S/390 environment with multiple Linux images. We discuss how to install and configure several of the most commonly used Linux distributions and the system management tools that are included with those distributions.
Next we discuss the installation, configuration, and use of open source software for both general and special purpose system management, highlighting the offerings from Tripwire, Moodss, Amanda, OpenLDAP, and System Installation Suite.
We then discuss the proprietary Linux system management solutions provided by IBM Tivoli, BMC, and Computer Associates. For each company's offerings, we present an overview of the products, details for installing and configuring them, and information on how to use the solutions to manage your Linux systems.
Many additional tools are available for Linux system management, both from open source projects and from commercial vendors. Because of the rapid growth in this area, it is impossible to provide comprehensive coverage of all the available products. However, the overview of system management issues for Linux presented in this book, along with details for a broad cross-section of products in the marketplace, is useful even for those considering solutions not specifically covered here.

OS/390 - MVS.

MVS Systems Programming
Written by : Dave Elder-Vass
ISBN : ISBN: 0-595-00184-X
MVS is IBM's strategic mainframe operating system, used in major enterprises throughout the world. MVS Systems Programming provides an overview of the specialist skills and knowledge that systems programmers require, as well as serving as a practical guide to their fundamental tasks. Although designed primarily as a readable introduction to the subject, the breadth of detailed information included in this book could only be acquired by years of 'on the job' experience. It will therefore also be a valuable reference source for practising systems programmers and for associated staff who need to know the basics of this important operating system.
Every stage of the implementation of an MVS system, and the essential IBM systems software is covered, from installation through to maintenance, problem diagnosis, and disaster recovery, complete with practical information in every area.
Note : visit the author's site

OS Utilities
Written by: Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
Why bother writing a program in a high-level language when you can use a utility program instead? This book teaches you how to use 13 OS utilities to: create, rename, reformat, print, scratch, sort, and merge data sets...create large test files in a flash...use AMS for VSAM files...list important system information.

PL/I.

REXX.

S/390.

TSO.

MVS TSO, Part 1: Concepts & ISPF
Written by: Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
How to use ISPF for everyday programming tasks.

MVS TSO, Part 2: Commands, CLIST, & REXX
Written by: Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
How to use the TSO commands that underlie ISPF, and how to combine those commands to create CLIST and REXX procedures.

MVS/TSO OS/390 Quick Reference Guide (Mainframe Technical Series)
Written by Olivia R. Carmandi
My TSO reference covers functions like the following and much more: - How to easily create a new member in a PDS - For ISPF 4.1 or higher - how to get the home key to go to the top line instead of the pop-up menus - how to position the command line at the top of the screen - how to easily copy information from one data set to another.

UNIX.

UNIX for the Mainframer: The Essential Reference for Commands, Conversions, TCP/IP, 1/e
Written by: David Horvath, Aston, Pennsylvania
Published by: Prentice Hall PTR (ECS Professional), August, 1997
Visit David Horvath's site

VM.

VM/CMS: XEDIT Commands and Features
Written by: Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
This book teaches you how to use XEDIT, the powerful text editor that comes with VM. You'll learn to create and edit files, control complex search and change operations, tailor XEDIT displays and PF key functions to your own tastes, write and use XEDIT macros, and more!

VSAM.

VSAM: AMS & Application Programming
Written by: Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
A complete guide to the VSAM utility, Access Method Services, along with guidelines for handling VSAM files in CICS, COBOL, and assembler programs.

VSAM for the COBOL Programmer
Written by: Doug Lowe
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
How to handle VSAM files in your COBOL programs...and nothing more!

VSE.

DOS/VSE JCL
Written by: Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
A complete guide to your VSE system and its facilities.

DOS/VSE ICCF
Written by: Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
How to use ICCF for everyday programming tasks.

VTAM & SNA Networks.

Year 2000 conversion.

Other useful books.

Exploring IBM S/390 Computers
Written by Jim Hoskins, George Coleman, Jim Fletcher
IBM's System/390 computers are selling faster than any mainframe system ever has because the age of multimedia and e-commerce requires the crunching and shifting of vast amounts of data. This new edition closely examines the role large computers will play in the coming century. All the new hardware models and operating system products-VSE, MVS, VM, AIX, and Open Edition-now available for the S/390-are fully explained, as are such critical business issues as cost justification, lease versus purchase, support, security, and maintenance. Three hypothetical businesses (small, medium, and large) are described and then outfitted with the appropriate S/390 solution.

Exploring IBM Technology, Products & Services
Written by Jim Hoskins (Editor)
IBM's vision of the future of computing and how its evolving technologies, product lines, and services fit into that future are the subject of this broad overview of the world's largest computer company. It provides details on IBM's e-business strategy to leverage Internet technology in business, as well as IBM Global Services, its fast-growing consulting business. Profiles of IBM's personal computer, RS/6000, NUMA-Q, AS/400, and S/390 families, developed through brief case studies, show how each fits in a contemporary business context.

Exploring IBM Network Stations
Written by Eddie Ho, Dana Lloyd, Steve Heracleous, Jim Hoskins, Stephanos S. Heracleous
With the announcement of the new line of network computers called IBM NetworkStations, comes the first comprehensive overview of its architecture, models, and options.

Sas Companion for the Os/390 Environment, Version 8
To learn about OS/390-specific aspects of the SAS System, this is your best resource. The usage section shows you how to perform common tasks such as allocating and accessing files, customizing your SAS session, and redirecting the SAS log and SAS procedure output. The reference portion describes SAS language features that are OS/390-specific or that have OS/390-specific aspects, such as system options, statements, and procedures. An applications section provides information about optimizing performance, using the SAS interfaces ISPF and REXX, and other topics of particular interest to SAS programmers and system administrators. This documentation is intended for users who are familiar with the SAS System, but who have not necessarily used the SAS System under OS/390. This title is available for purchase as a hardcopy or digital book, or in the SAS OnlineDoc CD-ROM with PDF files. The HTML version of SAS OnlineDoc CD-ROM is shipped free with Version 8.
Supports releases 8.00 and higher of SAS software.

Windows 2000 and Mainframe Integration
A detailed comparison of OS/390 and Windows 2000 features written from the OS/390 perspective.
This is for anyone who needs to deal with Windows 2000 and mainframes. It is also useful for Windows NT and Windows 2000 people who need to understand the mainframe world.

How to Design and Develop Business Systems
Written by: Steve Eckols
Published by: Mike Murach & Associates
Here's a complete system-development method that will save you development time (and dollars), whether you use it in its entirety, or just pick out certain ideas to try in conjunction with your current method. Includes timesaving yet practical tips on data flow diagrams, structure charts, database or file design, menu and screen design, documentation...and more!

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