Why does my z/OS code look like gibberish with git?

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TLDR; You migrated your code into a git repository in Unix using the wrong code page, and/or forgot to update...

Three tricks to drastically improve the performance of IBM Developer for z/OS

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As IBM Developer for zOS gains more features and updates, performance becomes more of an issue, especially for developers with...

z/OS Dataset Considerations for Migrating from Endevor to Git

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When moving from Endevor to Git with IBM Dependency Based Build, it’s a good time to reevaluate your dataset locations...

What is the amount of memory I need to run IDz?

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This is a common question we get. Many desktops or VM’s start with a default of 8GB of memory installed...

What’s the difference between IDz, IDzEE and ADFz?

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So, you’ve been told your company bought “IDz”, but when asked what package was bought, you get shrugs. Well, here...

4 immediate actions you need to take in any new Jazz environment.

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IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management is a suite of tools that includes the following: The tips below will apply to nearly...

How to automate the licensing of IDz with a P2 installation

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With IDz 15 and 16 we previously posted about using the P2 installation. This method makes rollout a breeze. If...

Use Eclipse P2 director to silently and rapidly install IBM Developer Tools

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IBM Installation Manager has been the workhorse for managing the installation of many IBM desktop tools including IBM Developer for...

Accelerate FTP uploads to zD&T

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When uploadding to an IBM zD&T system, you may experience painfully slow upload times. I’ve had 5MB files take 30...

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