As Db2 DBAs we often find ourselves chasing two elusive targets: speed and capacity. We want our systems to handle everything all at once, and we want it done yesterday. But as database architectures evolve and workloads grow increasingly…
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ContinueIt 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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As digital certificate lifetimes drop to 47 days, automation becomes essential to maintain availability, security, and compliance. BMC AMI Digital Certificate Manager extends automated certificate lifecycle management to the mainframe, enabling standardization across the enterprise using your current CLM vendor. Digital certificates are the connective tissue of the enterprise environment, enabling systems, workloads, applications, and…
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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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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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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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