This report describes the results of a survey of 1,000 multinational corporations undertaken in 1992 which asked about the importance of environmental issues in investment decisions. The survey shows that most large corporations look systematically at environmental questions when they decide where to invest. Environmental problems appear to have discouraged a number of investments across different industries and the question of liability for past pollution problems at industrial sites was the greatest concern for investors.
Brown and Smith bring your knowledge of VSAM up-to-date. This manual covers all of the many recent changes to VSAM. The detailed, clear explanations provide the background you need to understand VSAM. Lots of examples reinforce the text and provide prototypes to help you understand quickly how to code needed functions.
Here's a comprehensive and useful book on CICS for COBOL programmers at all levels. Kirk focuses on techniques, structures, and style. If your're new to CICS, use this book as a CICS tutorial and then, as you gain mastery of CICS, as a handy desk reference. CICS pros can use it for review and reference, and for guidance in migrating to COBOL II.
Here W.H. Inmon defines the systems development guidelines and principles that ought to govern the client/server environment--what they are, how they are implemented, and what happens if they are ignored--and develops an architecture that applies across all client/server environments.
Lawrence, a former IBM product manager for intermediate systems, combines an insider's knowledge and an outsider's perspective to tell you exactly what the AS/400 is, what it does, and how it does it. This is the best guide available for anyone considering downsizing or distributed computing and for AS/400 users who want to know more about what their AS/400 can do for them.
This IBM® Redbooks® publication is based on the book Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics, SG24-6366, which was produced by the International Technical Support Organization (ITSO), Poughkeepsie Center. It provides students of information systems technology with the background knowledge and skills necessary to begin using the basic facilities of a mainframe computer. For optimal learning, students are assumed to have successfully completed an introductory course in computer system concepts, such as computer organization and architecture, operating systems, data management, or data communications. They should also have successfully completed courses in one or more programming languages, and be PC literate. This textbook can also be used as a prerequisite for courses in advanced topics, or for internships and special studies. It is not intended to be a complete text covering all aspects of mainframe operation. It is also not a reference book that discusses every feature and option of the mainframe facilities. Others who can benefit from this course include experienced data processing professionals who have worked with non-mainframe platforms, or who are familiar with some aspects of the mainframe but want to become knowledgeable with other facilities and benefits of the mainframe environment. As we go through this course, we suggest that the instructor alternate between text, lecture, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Many of the exercises are cumulative, and are designed to show the student how to design and implement the topic presented. The instructor-led discussions and hands-on exercises are an integral part of the course, and can include topics not covered in this textbook. In this course, we use simplified examples and focus mainly on basic system functions. Hands-on exercises are provided throughout the course to help students explore the mainframe style of computing. At the end of this course, you will be familiar with the following information: Basic concepts of the mainframe, including its usage and architecture Fundamentals of IBM z/VSE® (VSE), an IBM zTM Systems entry mainframe operating system (OS) An understanding of mainframe workloads and the major middleware applications in use on mainframes today The basis for subsequent course work in more advanced, specialized areas of z/VSE, such as system administration or application programming
Helps determine whether offloading development--using PC workstations for mainframe application development--is appropriate. Gives guidelines for justifying, designing, assembling, and operating an offloaded development environment. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Nirmal gives programmers dozens of ready-to-use REXX execs in the valuable problem solver. Complete, step-by-step installation procedures make them easy to install and use. Detailed explanations illustrate tools, techniques, and tips for writing programs and execs for solving on-the-job problems.
