EPV Technologies: March 2025 Newsletter

The March 2025 edition of the EPV Technologies newsletter highlights key updates on System Z compliance, IBM Z Day, and middleware recovery boosts.

Key Highlights:

• System Z Compliance:

  • Security and compliance are interconnected but distinct concepts. While security focuses on protecting assets, compliance ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
  • IBM has developed a compliance strategy for System Z, mapping regulatory frameworks to IBM Z security capabilities.
  • The newsletter introduces the new SMF 1154 record, dedicated to compliance controls, and provides an example of Db2 compliance regulations and controls.

• IBM Z Day: Special Edition:

  • A free, one-day virtual conference on April 8, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM ET.
  • Features global thought leaders discussing industry trends and innovations, including AI, Hybrid Cloud, and Quantum-Safe Security.
  • Register here to join this exciting event.

• Customer Query:

  • Clarification on the difference between VTS statistical records obtained via BVIR and SMF records. Both methods provide the same information, with IBM offering tools to simplify the process.

• Middleware Recovery Boost:

  • Middleware start or restart processes can now benefit from recovery boosts, lasting up to five minutes each, with a maximum of 30 minutes per 24-hour period per LPAR.
  • Instructions for enabling this feature via WLM classification rules are included.

EPV Technologies continues to provide valuable insights and tools to enhance mainframe performance and compliance.

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