How to automate the licensing of IDz with a P2 installation
Automate IDz license configuration in a P2 installation so developer rollout stays hands-off — the follow-up to our P2 install guide for IDz 15 and 16.
Use Eclipse P2 director to silently and rapidly install IBM Developer Tools
IBM Installation Manager has been the workhorse for managing the installation of many IBM desktop tools including IBM Developer for z/OS, WebSphere Application Server, and others as well as manage desktop authorized user licenses. IBM has recently been supporting Eclipse P2 style installs, which allow you to use the Eclipse Help > Install New Software … Read more
Accelerate FTP uploads to zD&T
When uploadding to an IBM zD&T system, you may experience painfully slow upload times. I’ve had 5MB files take 30 minutes to upload. After much digging, I discovered a quick fix. Run the following command on the Linux host. In my case it was Ubuntu: Ethtool is used for querying and changing an ethernet adapter. … Read more
IDz Hidden Gems – LPEX Line Mod Annotations
When you make code changes to files – typically COBOL, JCL, or PL/I program source, IDz marks the changed line(s) with light-gray rectangles in the left Annotations/frame area of your editor pane (See Figure 1). This Annotations area is a white vertical bar immediately to the left of the Prefix Area. Note also that the … Read more
IDz Hidden Gems – the Benefits of Bookmarks
Not everyone pounds code 8, 10, 12 hours/day – at least not all the time. And when you’re not typing you’re thinking/analyzing – and when you’re studying COBOL or PL/I (or Assembler) applications there will be occasions aplenty where you’re on the hunt for something – and need (momentarily) to go somewhere else -be it … Read more
Setup for IDz Rollout Success
High level steps The stages in a successful IBM Developer for z/OS Rollout traditionally consist of the following steps: Product work (both server and client): Installation Customization and integration: Server Client tooling: Workspace Connections Preferences Property Groups z/OS File Mapping Menu Manager Snippets/Templates Code Review Testing Function Performance (stress testing) SCM integration: Products Processes Training … Read more
How do I import a GoDaddy SSL Cert into an IBM HTTP Server keystore?
When you get a new SSL certificate from GoDaddy, you likely will a zip file that includes multiple CRT files and a PEM file. These are the raw Certificate Request, GoDaddy root CA and intermediate CA certs, as well as the private key for the actual certificate. WHen using Apache, you typically would use the … Read more
How healthy is your z/OS on zD&T? (How to monitor z/OS Health)
A good systems programmer should generally know how to monitor the health of his or her z/OS system. However, if you’re using z/OS Development and Test (ZD&T), you’re likely a developer with only the basic skills. Fortunately, the product comes with Health Checker for z/OS, and it should be configured to run out of the … Read more
How to enable licensing in IBM Developer for z/OS and ADFz
Overview IDz is offered in three different packaging options. Overall, its the exact same client, but the licensing differs considerably. First, let’s discuss how these packages flesh out: IBM Developer for z/OS This is the “base” edition, and is common for smaller companies (well, smaller compared to say a global bank). It includes editing, analysis … Read more
Make z/OS debugging easier with the IBM Debugger Profile Service
A debugger profile is a type of configuration that allows a developer to debug a program under certain conditions. There are two debugger profiles types: non-CICS, and CICS. For CICS, it is a DTCN profile. Many developers have used the DTCN transaction for years to setup a debugging session between IDz, and the debugger once … Read more