Re: Inquiry about Installing Hercules on LinuxONE

2024-06-11 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Just compiling and emulating Z would be a step but rather than emulating you’d be able to execute z/OS on Z hardware which is a lot faster. zVDT provides this and we’ve seen dramatically better performance on zLinux. That said, there is still the pesky software license issues. Matt Hogstrom

Re: UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
like an odd request but when your looking to analyze a lot of data over a period of time its really a necessity. Thanks for your thoughts. Matt Hogstrom > On Jun 5, 2024, at 12:27, Al Sherkow Digest wrote: > > My SCRT auditing product has to keep track of z/OS Images and back in 2003

Re: UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Prophetic. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom >

Re: UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Thanks Marc, that is promising; I’ll explore that option. Matt Hogstrom > On Jun 5, 2024, at 07:12, Mark A. Brooks wrote: > > It may not help, but be aware that the XCF SysplexID and SystemID have a good > chance of being unique if you need to identify an instance of a z/OS I

Re: UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
for runtimes as well as other hosts like zCX and z/OS containers in USS as well as a number of other subtleties that makes it hard to define in a general way. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org <mailto:m...@hogstrom.org> > On Jun 4, 2024, at 19:24, Andrew Rowley wrote: > > On 5/06/2024 3:

Re: UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
that this problem is unique to me I thought I’d ask to see if others have had issues of this nature and how they may have addressed it. Matt Hogstrom > On Jun 4, 2024, at 15:32, Tony Harminc wrote: > > On Tue, 4 Jun 2024 at 12:16, Matt Hogstrom wrote: > >> I’m looking for a way to

Re: UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
The UUID for a z/OS instance is what I’m looking for so this is the right track. I saw this in the z/OSMF doc but it appeared to be tied to the z/OSMF z/OS instance for service, not a UUID for each instance in a Syplex. Perhaps Marne will see this chain and respond. Matt Hogstrom

Re: UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I wasn’t clear, I’m looking for a means to uniquely identify the instance. I can gen a UUID but I’m looking to see if there is a generally accepted approach to uniquely identify a z/OS instance. Matt Hogstrom > On Jun 4, 2024, at 12:39, lbd...@gmail.com wrote: > > I ca

UUID for z/OS Instances

2024-06-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
when emitting OTel telemetry data its common to have a UUID for an instance but that concept has really been foreign to z/OS Matt Hogstrom -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists

Re: Bash freeware for OMVS

2024-06-02 Thread Matt Hogstrom
looks at this list periodically and he might have other suggestions. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jun 1, 2024, at 12:21, Jake Anderson > <0655e880aa7d-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > Hello Group > > C

Re: IBM Announces the z/OS Container Platform

2024-03-06 Thread Matt Hogstrom
products. K8s makes deployment,management and upgrades so much easier. We started with x86 as most Z shops are not ready on zLinux or zCX Cant wait for that though. Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Mar 6, 2024, at 07:48, Jousma, David > <01a0403c5dc1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.e

Re: [EXTERNAL] Question

2024-02-20 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I use 365 … too many kids in school. I use a mac and also have my own domain . Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hog

Re: Query - do you have access to GitHub from your z/OS system? And do you have git on your z/OS system?

2024-02-15 Thread Matt Hogstrom
the ability to serve as a git instance on z/OS. The zOSOpenTools project has git as well. Here is link to their page https://github.com/ZOSOpenTools/gitport Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Feb 15, 2024, at 05:20, Colin Paice > <00

Re: Query - do you have access to GitHub from your z/OS system? And do you have git on your z/OS system?

2024-02-14 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Yes and yes. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Feb 14, 2024, at 14:16, Frank Swarbrick > wrote: > > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU>> on behalf of Lionel B. Dyck >

Re: Opinion

2024-01-15 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Dell 4919dw has served me well for 4 years Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Jan 15, 2024, at 13:28, Joe Monk wrote: > > Second this. I have a DELL 42" monitor which I used with multiple computers. -

Re: Assembler programmer wanted

2023-12-21 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I think we’re swerving off-topic from z/OS technical content. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognit

Re: Looking for COBOL SYSADATA record layouts

2023-12-16 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Provides more detail on the link Kirk provided. https://developer.ibm.com/tutorials/build-java-records-from-cobol-with-ibm-record-generator/ Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/

Re: Can this be done?

2023-12-15 Thread Matt Hogstrom
As with many things on z/OS the simple can be complicated. I would have thought a simple open of a dataset overriding with RECFM U would have at least allowed you to read a block at a time. Nice idea. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <ht

Re: Anyone with zCX docker hands on?

2023-11-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Is this zCX or are you also using OCP on top? OCP via K8s makes the scaling and network admin easier but its a chargeable feature. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Nov 7, 2023, at 12:49 PM, Jousma, David > <01a0

Re: Rocket miniconda frustrations

2023-11-02 Thread Matt Hogstrom
to be going good work and is active. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Nov 2, 2023, at 1:53 PM, Jousma, David > <01a0403c5dc1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > All, > > I have a simple need

Re: Access to PDS(E) ISPF statistics outside of TSO/ISPF

2023-10-11 Thread Matt Hogstrom
-runtime-ce-z/11?topic=jzos-pdsdirectorymemberinfostatistics Thanks all, for your experience in identifying the options and narrowing in on a solution. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https:/

Re: Access to PDS(E) ISPF statistics outside of TSO/ISPF

2023-10-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Thanks Tom, I was hoping for a high level interface though something like jzos. Appreciate the pointer and I’ll create something. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom&

Re: Access to PDS(E) ISPF statistics outside of TSO/ISPF

2023-10-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Thanks Mike, this helps a lot. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive.&quo

Access to PDS(E) ISPF statistics outside of TSO/ISPF

2023-10-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I’m looking for a way to access ISPF statistics from Java or C outside of a TSO / ISPF environment. Does such an animal exist out there ? Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hog

Re: Israel

2023-10-09 Thread Matt Hogstrom
fighting style. I’m curious, is that standard training for hand to hand in the IDF ? Prayers for Israel as you all work through the aftermath. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org <mailto:m...@hogstrom.org> Perfer et obdura: dolor hic tibi proderit olim. Be patient and endure: some day, thi

Re: z/OSMF and Zowe

2023-09-20 Thread Matt Hogstrom
to production for the most part. In our world, outages come with post-mortems. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Sep 20, 2023, at 3:12 AM, Robin Atwood wrote: > > Thanks, Brian and Matt. Perhaps the fact that you can get Zowe direct

Re: z/OSMF and Zowe

2023-09-19 Thread Matt Hogstrom
://openmainframeproject.slack.com/archives/CBVJGPWHX Zowe, last I saw, ships an SMP/E install as well as a “convenience” build that is basically a pax file. Given that Zowe basically updates on a frequent basis the update is basically replacing the core software so pax is far easier. Matt Hogstrom From Lord of the Rings

Re: Free SMPE product to just practice

2023-09-14 Thread Matt Hogstrom
My misread your question I read it as freeware packaged in smp/e format Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Sep 14, 2023, at 15:36, Jake Anderson wrote: > > Hello > > Good morning > > Is there any freeware product which can be installed using SMP/e. > > A

Re: Free SMPE product to just practice

2023-09-14 Thread Matt Hogstrom
ZoweHttps://zowe.org They offer a pax and an smp/e install Not sure if they pswis or not Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Sep 14, 2023, at 15:36, Jake Anderson wrote: > > Hello > > Good morning > > Is there any freeware product which can be installed using SMP

VSAM RRDS v EXCP

2023-09-12 Thread Matt Hogstrom
on time. Not all records but oldest falling off as we reference the current ones. Suggesitons / tradeoffs of RRDS v alternatives. Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send

Re: Ray Mullins on Assembler demand.

2023-09-08 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Exactly Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Sep 8, 2023, at 13:40, Steve Thompson wrote: > > Imagine doing this for going from DOS/V* to MVS* for ALC to VS-COBOL (or > later). (Done that too) > > So noobies, some of this old stuff we talk about may have you learn some

Re: Is the IBM Assembler List still alive - Dumps - Early days

2023-09-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
. Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Sep 7, 2023, at 15:41, Bob Bridges wrote: > > We used to use ROSCOE at a small shop in the 80’s because it used less > resources. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / ar

Re: Simple request from chatGPT to write assembler program.

2023-09-06 Thread Matt Hogstrom
edu> which seems to be Bill’s address. My inbox is cleaner except for the responses to him. He always could deregister and re-register but then his intentions to disrupt would be obvious. Bill, you were entertaining and now I’m just embarrassed for you. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cog

Re: Ray Mullins on Assembler demand.

2023-09-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Yup. Context is King. People talk about languages like Java, etc. The real question in my opinion is what Runtime? CICS, IMS, WebSphere, … Language is only part of the equation; where it runs is the key. Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Sep 5, 2023, at 10:58, Tom Brennan wr

Re: Simple request from chatGPT to write assembler program.

2023-09-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
is that bad actors will use the tech for their purposes. Its no different than cars, chainsaw or firearms. People can use them for good or not. It’s no the tech; it’s the people. Yes, it sucks at writing HLASM for the reasons you outlined. Not enough examples or context out there. Matt

Re: Ray Mullins on Assembler demand.

2023-09-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
FWIW, I’ve known Ray for as long as I’ve been programming in Assembler. Ray is the man. > > > > You guys know who Ray Mullins is right? > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > > > -- > > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff /

Re: Ray Mullins on Assembler demand.

2023-09-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
My take is that Assembler is just a language and honestly I don’t think its all that hard to learn. What it does require is more understanding of the OS and the ability to setup for calls to other services. The higher languages simply obscure, or encapsulate, those low level services. I use

Re: Simple request from chatGPT to write assembler program.

2023-09-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Apart from the poor formatting I’ll share that ChatGPT does a poor job at assembler. Largely, I think, due to the lack of samples. If you look for Python, Node or other code examples it does an amazing job (although not perfect). I wouldn’t “blame” ChatGPT inasmuch as I’d understand that AI is

Re: Is the IBM Assembler List still alive

2023-09-03 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Assembler is only relevant to the Runtime Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Sep 3, 2023, at 13:26, Paul Gilmartin > <042bfe9c879d-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > How important are Assembler skills for a Linux for zSeries applications > programmer? > A

Re: With regrets, after many years I will no longer be following IBM-MAIN

2023-08-30 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Thanks for the link Lionel. I recall seeing this before but didn’t follow through. Now if I can only figure out Discord’s bizarre account architecture (I seem to have an old account I can’t link) Matt Hogstrom “To achieve great things two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough

Re: GAO recommends upgrades at IRS, Dept Defense Logistics

2023-08-29 Thread Matt Hogstrom
-Capabilities-to-Accelerate-Mainframe-Application-Modernization Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Aug 29, 2023, at 11:53 AM, Rick Troth wrote: > > "Nor is the watchdog happy about the tax agency’s continued use of COBOL, > which t

Re: Strange results for the PS1 prompt with z/OS Unix

2023-08-20 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Gratz. We’ve all been there Matt Hogstrom +1 (919) 656-0564 > On Aug 20, 2023, at 12:35, Tom Longfellow > <03e29b607131-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > changing the \\ to \ in only one system is unacceptable to me. Even if it > works, I would not use

Re: Strange results for the PS1 prompt with z/OS Unix

2023-08-18 Thread Matt Hogstrom
e and workflows. I hope this helps at least in providing a pointer or two. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cogni

Re: Strange results for the PS1 prompt with z/OS Unix

2023-08-17 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Did you modify the TERMINFO ?I ended up creating one with xterm which is not standard Matt Hogstrom +1 (919) 656-0564 > On Aug 17, 2023, at 13:40, Paul Gilmartin > <042bfe9c879d-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > On Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:42:28 -0500, To

Re: Strange results for the PS1 prompt with z/OS Unix

2023-08-17 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Is this sh, bash, … ? Is the TERM environment variable the same on both systems ? Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Aug 17, 2023, at 11:31, Tom Longfellow > <03e29b607131-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > I am confused and am throwing out a Hail Mar

Re: Has anyone

2023-08-17 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Sounds like emacs Once opened I couldnt wait to get out Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Aug 16, 2023, at 17:42, Phil Smith III wrote: > >> I once spent an agonizing half-hour trying to help a Unix programmer >> code a program in a language I know using some k

Re: Has anyone

2023-08-15 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I also use Office 365 … best bet for families with kids that need access as well. Side note, I also pay for Creative Cloud which is far more economical than the individual bits. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Aug 15, 2023, at 11:18 A

Re: z/OS users

2023-08-14 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I guess it all comes down to what is the OP trying to determine and the use of “Users” is ambiguous if you’re really counting people impacted. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Aug 14, 2023, at 11:18 AM, Farley, Peter > <031d

Re: Cloud may be overpriced compared to on-premises systems

2023-08-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
into the cloud offerings. Agree on the religious undertones comment. Many people wanted to be the cool kids and move to the cloud. Those architects are likely long gone but the impact of those decisions live on. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook

Re: Google has 5,500,000 mainframes WAS: Definition of mainframe?

2023-07-31 Thread Matt Hogstrom
+1000 Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Jul 31, 2023, at 17:08, Tom Brennan wrote: > > Yes, a z16 is actually a mainframe. Why? Because I know it when I see it. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archi

Re: Google has 5,500,000 mainframes WAS: Definition of mainframe?

2023-07-31 Thread Matt Hogstrom
In conversations with customers today, it’s generally z/OS running on IBM Z hardware. We could start adding in z/VM, TPF, … but z/OS, in my experience, is what industry folks mean when they say mainframe. Good luck trying to find a legal definition, too much nuance. Sometimes analysts will

Re: Curved Flat Screen

2023-07-25 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Hz is about refresh speed and is more relevant for gamers Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 25, 2023, at 2:04 PM, Seymour J Metz wrote: > > That's a strange ad: it keeps giving the "resolution" in Hz, instead of

Re: Curved Flat Screen

2023-07-25 Thread Matt Hogstrom
P6ZR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1> its a bit pricy and its on the computer the kids use for gaming … they love it. For working, I prefer the Dell 4914dw Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 25, 2023, at 1:29 PM,

Re: Curved Flat Screen

2023-07-25 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Not sure what they use but I use a Dell 4919dw Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognitive, but,

Re: Will z/OS be obsolete in 5 years?

2023-07-19 Thread Matt Hogstrom
open source to create our products and we also contribute back to open source.” I thought that was a good clarification of the RedHat business model. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 19, 2023, at 12:01 PM, Tom Brennan wrote: >

Re: Userid schemes

2023-07-14 Thread Matt Hogstrom
personnel. I guess quantity has a quality all its own. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 14, 2023, at 9:15 AM, David Spiegel > <0468385049d1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > Hi R'Shmuel AMV"SH, > Yo

Re: Userid schemes

2023-07-13 Thread Matt Hogstrom
A place I worked used initials followed by a 5 digit employee ID. xxn Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 13, 2023, at 8:09 PM, David Spiegel > <0468385049d1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > >> "

Re: Userid schemes

2023-07-13 Thread Matt Hogstrom
On my systems my ID is IMAHOG. Although, it’s really pronounced like Hōkstrum. Never have trouble in Sweden with people mispronouncing my name :) Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 13, 2023, at 6:41 PM, David Spiegel > <00

Re: "National" characters

2023-07-11 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I think “Special" is a more accurate term today. For instance, I’ve used them to force some members to the top of a list based on sort order. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 11, 2023, at 12:50 PM, Gibney, Dave > <03b5

Re: Code Page for dataset names

2023-07-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 >> On Jul 7, 2023, at 19:14, Paul Gilmartin >> <042bfe9c879d-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: >> > On Fri, 7 Jul 2023 18:11:39 -0400, Matt Hogstrom wrote: > >> Speculation on my part but I think CP1047 was cre

Re: Code Page for dataset names

2023-07-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
in SAS C back in the late 80’s and had to use ‘(|’ for [ and ‘|)’ for ] and it was a PITA the code that way. Your reference for the hard coded values is fabulous … so much knowledge scurried away in our memories and long lost documents. Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Jul 7, 2023, at 15

Re: Code Page for dataset names

2023-07-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
it was an interesting question that made me consider that code pages could have an effect. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access ins

Re: Code Page for dataset names

2023-07-06 Thread Matt Hogstrom
nks for your comments and feedback. Always interesting how a thread will go on such a topic as this. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jul 5, 2023, at 3:00 PM, John McKown wrote: > > All JCL is CP-037. This predates any idea of cod

Code Page for dataset names

2023-07-05 Thread Matt Hogstrom
and translate if a data set is created with JCL created with 1047 and is later accessed using an 037 code page for instance ? I suspect someone out there has experience and knows the answer. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hog

Re: Python SDK for z/OS 3.11 is zIIP eligible

2023-06-22 Thread Matt Hogstrom
– BCP APAR OA63406 with PTF UJ92512 – HBB77D0 for z/OS 2.5 – Open Enterprise SDK for Python APAR PH52983 Matt Hogstrom “To achieve great things two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” - Leonard Bernstein > On Jun 22, 2023, at 8:03 PM, David Crayford wrote: > > I d

Re: The new requirement for Certificates to communicate with IBM -- A Journey

2023-06-11 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Matt Hogstrom +1 (919) 656-0564 > On Jun 11, 2023, at 11:18, Tom Longfellow > <03e29b607131-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > The jobs still fail mysteriously.The only clue being that displaying the > new key via RACF says t

Re: RACF and Subject Alternate Name

2023-06-09 Thread Matt Hogstrom
they are initiated. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jun 8, 2023, at 11:29 AM, Charles Mills wrote: > > Yes, you can generate a CSR, typically including multiple SANs, with OpenSSL > (any platform), gskkyman, or even on a CA Web sit

Re: Why can't a LinuxOne run z/OS

2023-06-09 Thread Matt Hogstrom
+1 Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Jun 8, 2023, at 7:39 PM, John McKown wrote: > > All of the CPs in a z box are identical in a basic hardware sense. But they > load different firmware which defines whether they are a gener

Re: Kafka

2023-06-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
For SMF data, Console Logs and other operational data the ones I’m familiar with are: IBM Common Data Provider Precisely IronStream (formerly SyncSort) Broadcom has the means to forward data through their CA Common Services Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270

Re: z/OS 3.1: Now UNIXR Certified

2023-06-01 Thread Matt Hogstrom
that it saved z/OS. I think K8s is the USS of yesteryear. No one knows it yet but it will add another 25 years to the platform. Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Jun 1, 2023, at 05:34, David Crayford wrote: > > I've worked with a few ex-OE guys, including my close colleague

Re: [EXTERNAL] zOSMF

2023-05-30 Thread Matt Hogstrom
the ephemeral state. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom

Re: [EXTERNAL] zOSMF

2023-05-30 Thread Matt Hogstrom
they are deployed in an automated fashion and are ephemeral and z/OS has been a pet that is long lived and unique and are persistent. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org <mailto:m...@hogstrom.org> “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On May 30, 2023, at 1:19 P

Re: z/OS 3.1: Now UNIXR Certified

2023-05-26 Thread Matt Hogstrom
languages would be more awesome than Unix95 certification. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On May 26, 2023, at 9:40 AM, Tony Harminc wrote: > > The only use I have found in many years for having z/OS UNIX certified is

Re: openssl libraries

2023-05-25 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I have the tarball for openssl-1.0.2k-src_b004.170414.tar.gz if you want it. DM me Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On May 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM, Radoslaw Skorupka > <0471ebeac275-dmarc-requ...@listserv

Re: Are Banks Breaking Up With Mainframes? | Forbes

2023-05-22 Thread Matt Hogstrom
package managers, etc. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On May 22, 2023, at 8:12 AM, zMan wrote: > > Ah, right, a few Linux on Z customers, sure. That's...different, and Linux > on Z has, alas, kind of withered of late.

Re: Questions on zOWE

2023-05-17 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Are you installing on a single LPAR / MonoPlex …. more advanced use cases include HA which impacts your ZFS strategy. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Tw

Re: Questions on zOWE

2023-05-16 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I just went through the install locally of 2.8 to get the “current experience”. Security is generally the most complicated. If you care to share the experience / have questions DM me. I’m making documentation updates to improve the process. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564

Re: XLC version? [was: RE: XLC - Weak symbols]

2023-05-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Services (LSS) :) Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On May 10, 2023, at 12:34 PM, Farley, Peter > <031df298a9da-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > "Install bash" is not a possibility in so

Re: Google Paris datacenter down 2 weeks, no word on restore

2023-05-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Wow, the outlook for Google availability in Paris is “Cloudy”. I think the mainframe would have been impacted by this as well since this is a data center design issue, no? Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> Li

Re: Importing x.509 Certs in to RACF

2023-05-08 Thread Matt Hogstrom
For the my.p12 files I sftp them to USS. Pre-allocate a VB file and then use USS command cp my.p12 “//‘IBMUSER.MYCERT.P12'” For ascii I just scp them and tag appropriately. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogst

Re: Importing x.509 Certs in to RACF

2023-05-06 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Wow, quotes. Prefix is turned off on the profile and I would have expected a “Dataset Not Found” error. Other utilities have not required quotes. Thanks for stating the obvious as it was correct. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <ht

Re: Importing x.509 Certs in to RACF

2023-05-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
the next guy a pile of work. Matt Hogstrom > On May 4, 2023, at 10:52 PM, Peter Vels wrote: > > It could be that your data set attributes aren't quite right. Try something > like LRECL=84, RECFM=VB. > > On Fri, 5 May 2023 at 11:49, Matt Hogstrom wrote: > >> I’m at

Re: Importing x.509 Certs in to RACF

2023-05-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
this documented to save the next guy a pile of work. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognitive, but,

Importing x.509 Certs in to RACF

2023-05-04 Thread Matt Hogstrom
is accurate I’m sure but not helpful. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.u

Re: IBM-MAIN

2023-05-03 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I seeded the discussion with the idea that our technology has impacts beyond the tech itself. Had I thought about it I could have easily intuited that it would go political and end up exactly where we are at. That wasn’t the intent but was the outcome. I repent in dust and ashes. Matt

Re: IBM pauses some hiring amid plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI

2023-05-02 Thread Matt Hogstrom
as a necessity. One of my adopted foster kids will have difficulty crossing the chasm to make a living given some of his disabilities. It’s not just technology but there is an increasing societal consideration to be factored in. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive

Re: AI wipes out humanity?

2023-04-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
lity of what the algorithm has ingested and processed for its LLM. Matt Hogstrom “The person who says it cannot be done, should not interrupt the person who is doing it” -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access

Re: Not aging well (know-it-alls)

2023-04-07 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Your comment wasn’t directed at my but it made me think of two of my favorite phrases. "I’m proud of my humility." “I’m smart enough to know how dumb I can be.” Enjoy the Easter weekend all y’all. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom &g

Re: Question for our international friends (mostly)

2023-03-17 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Having worked at IBM in the US for 20 years I rarely heard C I C SAnd personally always said ‘kicks’ Matt Hogstrom PGP key 0F143BC1 > On Mar 17, 2023, at 15:15, Phil Smith III wrote: > > How do you

Re: Git, and other Open Tools, Alternative for z/OS

2023-03-17 Thread Matt Hogstrom
. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Mar 17, 2023, at 10:20 AM, Lionel B. Dyck wrote: > > I was just pointing out an alternative. Obviously if you need official > support then IBM or Rocket are your only

Re: Git, and other Open Tools, Alternative for z/OS

2023-03-15 Thread Matt Hogstrom
+1 … that is one of the biggest challenges for any tools. Mainframe customers (and even distributed) want provenance of code and a throat to choke. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg

Re: zOSMF and zOWE for non-mainframers

2023-02-28 Thread Matt Hogstrom
My sentiments exactly. I spend most of my time in USS and just get used to crossing the border when needed. Matt Hogstrom “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom > On Feb 28, 2023, at 1:48 AM, David Crayford wrote: > > On 28/2/23 13:55, Gibney, Dave

Re: Question on use of LPARNAME, SYSNAME and SMFID

2023-02-11 Thread Matt Hogstrom
In almost all instances I’ve seen the word ‘PLEX’ is in the variable in some form or another. PRODPLEX, PLEXA1, … Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Tw

Re: Question on use of LPARNAME, SYSNAME and SMFID

2023-02-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
of a difference between and If anyone has other thoughts I’m all ears. Thanks! Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org > On Feb 10, 2023, at 5:42 PM, Rob Scott wrote: > > Matt > > Of course the big difference is that SMFID is 4 characters and SYSNAME is 8  > > I know

Question on use of LPARNAME, SYSNAME and SMFID

2023-02-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
in terms of naming. and seem to generally correlate. I’m curious if there are use cases where these are different and what the purpose might be? Appreciate any insight / best parties that people are using. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org A generalist knows less and less about more and more

Re: Is anyone there?

2023-01-10 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Still here Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intuitive." — Hogstrom &

Re: Markup languages

2022-12-22 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I’d go with the popular tools of today. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org +1-919-656-0564 PGP Key: 0x90ECB270 Facebook <https://facebook.com/matt.hogstrom> LinkedIn <https://linkedin/in/mhogstrom> Twitter <https://twitter.com/hogstrom> “It may be cognitive, but, it ain’t intu

Re: Markup languages

2022-12-21 Thread Matt Hogstrom
If you’re looking for something that is good for markup then Markdown is widely used. If your looking for a tool to edit in and manage the outlining of documents, promotion of headings and tracking of footnotes then I will prefer Word but Google Docs is amazing and free. Matt Hogstrom m

Re: PDS compression needs a new name - defoam? unfoam? degas? I hope someone has a better idea!

2022-12-21 Thread Matt Hogstrom
I prefer the current nomenclature. Oddly, my iPhone makes a shutter noise when I take a picture and there is no shutter. Sometimes the old names are fine. Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org <mailto:m...@hogstrom.org> “To achieve great things two things are needed: a plan, and not quite

Re: Transmitting SMF records

2022-12-14 Thread Matt Hogstrom
Are you processing this on another z/OS system ? You indicated you’re downloading it so I wanted to make sure I understand the requirements. For “downloading” are you using FTP, SFTP or SCP. Are you processing the data on a non-Z platform ? Matt Hogstrom m...@hogstrom.org “It may

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