Nov/Dec 1992 (39 pages)
MVS Overview
- CICS Overview
- Virtual Storage Creation
FOCUS: Tuning CICS
- Getting Started
- Tuning Dispatch Priorities
- Reducing Paging Delays
- Reducing External I/O Delays
- Tuning VSAM Under CICS
- Managing CICS Load Modules
- CICS Bibliography
Q & A
- CICS as STC or Batch Job
MVS Measurements
- Creating a Storage Map
Tuning Tips
- MSO – One Last Time
- Tuning CCCSIGUR Parameter
Feedback
- DDCONS
- LLA & VLF
- Reverse Storage Isolation
Update Sheet Issued 6/93
Sep/Oct 1992 (38 pages)
FOCUS: Batch Application Tuning – Part II
- Reducing CPU
- Reducing Virtual Storage
- Reducing Elapsed Time
- Using Batch LSR
- Using Hiperbatch
- Miscellaneous
MVS Measurements
- Enqueue Analysis
MVS Overview
- VLF Overview
- LLA Overview
Tuning Tips
- Tuning Catalog & VLF
- Tuning TSO & VLF
- Tuning LLA
In Brief
- RMF & SRM APAR
- PR/SM Overhead
MVS/ESA SP 4.3
- SMF Enhancements
- RMF Enhancements
Q & A
- Limit on Buffers
- Track vs Cylinder Allocation
- Fixed Storage Problems
Product Review
- Strobe
- VSAM I/O Plus
- PMO & Quick-Fetch
Feedback
- Fixed DP for IMS
- SRM APAR Describes STCs
Update Sheet Issued 6/93
August 1992 (30 pages)
FOCUS: Batch Application Tuning – Part I
- Getting Started
- Reducing I/O
- Sort Utility: Revisited
- Design Considerations
MVS Measurements
- Batch Jobs
In Brief
- Publications
Q & A
- How to Compare CPU Values
- Where to Find Device Class & Device Type
- SP 4.2 Maximum Swap Size
Feedback
Update Sheet Issued 8/92
July 1992 (12 pages)
MVS Review
- Time Slicing
Tuning Tips
- Sharing the CPU
- Defining a Sysprog LPAR
- Common Mistakes With SP 4.2 Parameters
Q & A
- Combining Production & Development
Feedback
- Soaker Jobs
Update Sheet Issued 2/93
June 1992 (18 pages)
FOCUS: Benchmarking
- Introduction
- Benchmarking Techniques
- After The Fact Benchmarks
- Benchmarking Bibliography
- Soaker Jobs
Update Sheet Issued 7/92
May 1992 (17 pages)
FOCUS: Variability
- CPU Variability
- Calculating Capture Ratio
- I/O Variability
- Storage Variability
- Elapsed Variability
Product Review
- STOP-X37
April 1992 (24 pages)
FOCUS: Service Levels
- Setting Batch Service Levels
- Setting Other Service Levels
- Negotiating SLAs
Feedback
- Nasty PER Traps
March 1992 (no issue)
February 1992 (22 pages)
FOCUS: Service Levels
- Overview
- Setting Online Service Levels
- Setting TSO Service Levels
- Reporting & Managing
- Service Level Bibliography
Product Review
- SMFUTIL
Feedback
- More on Mounts as NSW
January 1992 (21 pages)
Questionnaire Results
MVS Review
- Expanded Storage
- ESTOR Bibliography
MVS Measurements
- Expanded Storage
FOCUS: Expanded Storage
- Establishing ESTOR Guidelines
- Using XA SRM Controls
- Using SP 4.2 SRM Parameters
Product Review
- CPExpert
Q & A
- CICS as STC or Batch
Feedback
- SU/SEC Rate for ES/9000
- SRM Feedback
Update Sheet Issued 7/92