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Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter Delivers z/OS Tuning, Hardware Picks, and Performance Tips

Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter Delivers z/OS Tuning, Hardware Picks, and Performance Tips

by Mark Wilson | Aug 5, 2025

We are delighted to announce that Cheryl Watson's Tuning Letter 2025 No.2 is now available. If you haven't already subscribed, now is your chance to discover the most comprehensive body of practical and impartial z/OS, and MVS tuning and measurement advice ever...

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Learning from SMF: Managing Db2 Buffer Pools

Learning from SMF: Managing Db2 Buffer Pools

by Karthikeyan Dhanapal | Jun 30, 2025

Unlocking the Value of Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter Back Catalog If you work with IBM mainframes, you’ve probably heard of Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter, which I now have the pleasure of editing. For decades, it’s been one of the most trusted resources for...

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Impartial z/OS and MVS tuning and measurement advice: Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter is live

Impartial z/OS and MVS tuning and measurement advice: Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter is live

by Mark Wilson | May 6, 2025

If you work with mainframes, keep reading and catch the latest from Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter. The quarterly Tuning Letter offers comprehensive, practical, and impartial z/OS and MVS tuning and measurement advice. We deliver the insights you need in an...

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