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The reality behind time and attendance systems Farber/LaChance Online |
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One of the greatest reasons for resisting the adoption of an automated time and attendance system is incorrect perceptions that are associated with it. By learning the realities behind the perceptions, employers can confidently take the steps necessary to bring the timekeeping portion of their business into the 21st century. Users must complete free registration to access this article. |
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URL: http://www.farberlachance.com/articles/articles.cfm... |
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MVS Workload Manager velocity goals: What you don't know can hurt you |
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Execution velocity has bemused and befuddled performance analysts and consultants more than any other concept introduced by WLM. This paper examines the definition of execution velocity, the practical implications of its definition, factors which influence its applicability to managing different types of work, how to use it more safely, and the possible effects of future changes. |
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URL: http://members.dsl.telocity.com/~bdavis/veltxt2.htm... |
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Goals for CICS |
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This paper introduces a methodology for managing CICS MRO regions using the OS/390 Workload Manager transaction response time service class. Discussion relates to a way to manage those regions when existing transactions are not predictable in response time. The solution involves using a "proxy" transaction to establish a response-time profile. |
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URL: http://members.dsl.telocity.com/~bdavis/h4013-6.htm... |
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WLM Hints and Tips |
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A compilation of useful facts and suggestions for updating and running Workload Manager and goal mode. |
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URL: http://members.dsl.telocity.com/~bdavis/h4013-7.htm... |
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Farber/LaChance Online |
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This site, focused on data center automation and unattended operations, provides in-depth original feature articles, product reviews, white papers, and online training classes. |
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URL: http://www.farberlachance.com/index.cfm |
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Block sizes: What you donĂt know will hurt you Enterprise Systems Journal |
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Poor blocking of sequential files can have a significant, yet often hidden, negative impact on batch workloads. Oftentimes a file performs dismally even if the JCL has been coded correctly. This article examines what causes files to be poorly blocked. It also shows how to quickly and easily identify poorly blocked files and offers suggestions on how to fix them. (May 2000) |
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URL: http://www.esj.com/fullarticle.asp?ID=5220025647PM |
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