Get better performance with a 2 stage COBOL compile process in a DevOps model

Get better performance with a 2 stage COBOL compile process in a DevOps model

June 24, 2025 Kenny Smith
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DevOps

We’ve been working with a number of customers who have used legacy mainframe SCM’s over the years migrate to Git...

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Why does my z/OS code look like gibberish with git?

Why does my z/OS code look like gibberish with git?

November 14, 2024 Kenny Smith
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TLDR; You migrated your code into a git repository in Unix using the wrong code page, and/or forgot to update...

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Three tricks to drastically improve the performance of IBM Developer for z/OS

Three tricks to drastically improve the performance of IBM Developer for z/OS

July 18, 2024 Kenny Smith
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As IBM Developer for zOS gains more features and updates, performance becomes more of an issue, especially for developers with...

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z/OS Dataset Considerations for Migrating from Endevor to Git

z/OS Dataset Considerations for Migrating from Endevor to Git

October 27, 2023 Kenny Smith
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When moving from Endevor to Git with IBM Dependency Based Build, it’s a good time to reevaluate your dataset locations...

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What is the amount of memory I need to run IDz?

What is the amount of memory I need to run IDz?

October 23, 2023 Kenny Smith
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This is a common question we get. Many desktops or VM’s start with a default of 8GB of memory installed...

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What’s the difference between IDz, IDzEE and ADFz?

What’s the difference between IDz, IDzEE and ADFz?

October 13, 2023 Kenny Smith
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So, you’ve been told your company bought “IDz”, but when asked what package was bought, you get shrugs. Well, here...

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4 immediate actions you need to take in any new Jazz environment.

4 immediate actions you need to take in any new Jazz environment.

March 13, 2023 Kenny Smith
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IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management is a suite of tools that includes the following: The tips below will apply to nearly...

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How to automate the licensing of IDz with a P2 installation

How to automate the licensing of IDz with a P2 installation

March 6, 2023 Kenny Smith
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With IDz 15 and 16 we previously posted about using the P2 installation. This method makes rollout a breeze. If...

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Use Eclipse P2 director to silently and rapidly install IBM Developer Tools

Use Eclipse P2 director to silently and rapidly install IBM Developer Tools

January 30, 2023 Kenny Smith
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DevOps

IBM Installation Manager has been the workhorse for managing the installation of many IBM desktop tools including IBM Developer for...

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Accelerate FTP uploads to zD&T

Accelerate FTP uploads to zD&T

November 22, 2022 Kenny Smith
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When uploadding to an IBM zD&T system, you may experience painfully slow upload times. I’ve had 5MB files take 30...

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