This channel is all about IBM mainframe computer performance fundamentals and concepts, and is for anyone interested in learning more about IBM mainframe computers, z/OS performance measurement, analysis, and tuning, as well as anyone wanting to gain intelligence in the area of computer optimization. This channel is for established z/OS computer professionals, as well as zNextgen (Next Generation) mainframers, or those wanting to be part of the mainframe academy. Topics explored on this channel will be computer resource optimization, workload tuning, capacity planning, as well as software pricing. If the following terms peak your interest, then you will be interested in this channel: z/OS, WLM, Workload Manager, Coupling Facility, RMF, SMF measurements, CICS, IMS, WAS, Batch, DB2, VSAM RLS, WLC, TFP, LSPR, CPU and zIIP processors, PR/SM,