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A SQL review workflow
It is important to review SQL statements during testing... certainly before they get to production! A good SQL review workflow shouldn’t feel like bureaucracy, instead it should feel like a safety net that consistently catches performance…
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Here’s a practical, field-tested 10-point Db2 database health check you can use to quickly assess the state of your environment and identify risk areas.…
ContinueThe Quiet Erosion of Db2 for z/OS Expertise
There’s a shift happening in Db2 for z/OS environments that isn’t getting nearly enough attention. It’s not a new feature. It’s not a new release. It’s not even about modernization.…
ContinueThe Silent Performance Killers in Db2 for z/OS: What You’re Probably Not Monitoring
If you’ve been working with Db2 for z/OS long enough, you’ve likely experienced this scenario.
Everything looks fine. CPU is within expected ranges. Buffer pools aren’t thrashing. Locking isn’t out of control. The dashboards are green.…
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BMC Statement: Industry Developments in AI-Driven Security Research
BMC is aware of recent industry discussion about the use of advanced AI techniques to identify software vulnerabilities, including initiatives such as Project Glasswing. As part of normal security operations, BMC continuously monitors emerging research, threat intelligence, and industry developments related to software and supply chain security. These developments reflect an acceleration in how vulnerabilities…
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AI Is Ready. Are Your Operations?
The Orchestration Imperative for the AI Era Something interesting is happening in enterprise technology right now. In conversations with clients, I’m hearing that as companies modernize, invest heavily in AI, and build increasingly complex digital ecosystems, many are running into the same reality. Innovation is moving faster than operations. And the gap is now showing…
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Transforming IMS Operations with AIOps and Intelligent Insight
IMS continues to serve as the backbone for high-volume, transaction-driven applications across industries such as banking, insurance, retail, and healthcare. These environments are trusted due to their reliability and performance, yet they are also evolving. Today’s IMS systems support a wider mix of users, integrations, and business-critical activity than ever before. As a result, complexity…
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A Mainframe Future Built on AI and Open Integration
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and so are organizations’ approach to its use. In April 2026, BMC released a statement of direction on the integration of AI into the BMC AMI suite of mainframe solutions. In The Next Evolution in Enterprise AI is Purpose Built, BMC mainframe Senior Vice President and General Manager John…
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Clunky or funky: Unix System Services vs mainframe Linux
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❓Linux: Tux in the Data Center
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Beyond the Horizon: Running Db2 Tools from a Unix Shell
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