The MVS/SCP Project is concerned with the System Control Program (SCP) of the z/OS operating system. Included are services and functions around the SCP, such as:

• Installation and maintenance of z/OS (including deliverables like ServerPac)
• Basic z/OS services including command processing, RSM, the master scheduler
• Debugging methodologies, including IPCS
• Underlying hardware supporting the SCP (processors, channels, ESCON directors, sysplex timers, FICON)
• Hardware support software including HCD and HCM
• Macro constructs like Parallel Sysplex

Given these areas, the MVS/SCP Project schedules the following activities for SHARE attendees and member installations:

• Conducts sessions at SHARE Technical Conferences
• Submits requirements to IBM, for each of the areas for which the Project is responsible
• Prints and distributes a semiannual Newsletter
• Participates in task forces

Upcoming SHARE: San Jose Aug 10-15, 2008
SHARE in Orlando Grid, February 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

MVS SCP Project Call for Presentations

Are you working on something you think other MVS folks would be interested in? Did you just complete a project you're especially proud of? Do you ever think about something you've done, "Hmmm, that would make a great 'User Experiences' pitch at SHARE"?

If the answer to any of these is "yes", contact one of the project officers here! We'd love to sponsor your session at SHARE.

And speakers are eligible for a reduced conference rate! Have a topic in mind that wasn't presented, SHARE the topic idea and we'll see if we can find a speaker for it.

MVS SCP Project Web Links

The following links on the World Wide Web are provided to enhance your visit to this page. If you would like to suggest additional links use the mailto address of the Project Manager.

zNextGen Home Page
Sample zNextGen Session Grid from Baltimore, August 2006 (Past)
IBM z/Series Home Page
IBM z/OS Home Page
IBM zFavorites for zSeries
IBM Storage Home Page
IBM Design Centers - Grid and Autonomic Computing
IBMLink via the Web
EVERY Bit Bucket from EVERY SHARE

Mailing List

The MVS/SCP Project maintains a Project mailing list. This list is used to notify people when a new edition of the MVS/SCP Newsletter has been uploaded to this web page. The Newsletter contains technical articles about z/OS, information on our Project and on upcoming SHAREs, and often times Tips to make your job easier. If you want to be on our mailing list send e-mail to: Ken Tomiak or Steve Conway.