Cullen Programming

Systems Programming and Technical Support Services

z/VM, z/OS, z/VSE and z/LINUX systems programming assistance. Our support specialists can provide technical services for IBM's leading System/390/Z Operating Systems. This includes expert programming contract services either on-site or remotely via the Internet.   We can provide installation and migration services for the z/VM, z/VSE and z/Linux operating systems, their major subsystems, and third-party software. We also provide focal point automation programming services for the z/OS platform. These are highly skilled individuals have spent decades supporting z/VM, z/OS and z/VSE platforms, and now include Linux and Linux/390.

Here are some of the things our team can do for you:

z/VM  and  z/Linux

  • VM system software installation, including optional products.
  • VM software maintenance application using RSU and SES corrective service.
  • LINUX guest system installation, patching, maintenance, replication, kickstarts.
  • Conversion of Intel based Unix/Linux to z/Linux z/VM operating platform.
  • Full automation of all LINUX Guest machines, networking and internal tasks from single control point.
  • TCP/IP for VM implementation, Guest gateways and proxy ARP routing.
  • Hypersockets, Virtual Switches, Guest LAN, Virtual LAN, IUCV and Channel-to-Channel wireless networking.
  • Deploy JAVA Run Environment and Development Kit.
  • DIRMAINT installation, security and DASD management.
  • PerfKit master console, event scheduling and performance monitor installation and configurations.
  • Focal Point automaion of Startup and SHutdown of all service machines.
  • REXX, JAVA and BAL application programming.
  • Focal Point Operations through VM Programmable Operator or VM/Center.
  • Performance management throught PerfKit.
  • Web Host Site enabling.
  • Contract application and automation systems programming under CMS or GCS.

z/VSE

  • Multiple VSE Guest support under z/VM.
  • VSE system software installation, including optional products.
  • VSE system upgrade via Fast Service Upgrade.
  • VSE software maintenance application.
  • TCP/IP for VSE/ESA implementation. 
  • VSE/POWER connectivity to z/VM via VCTCA to RSCS.
  • COBOL and REXX application programming.
  • Contract Systems Programming for VSE.

z/OS

  • Multiple z/OS Guest support under z/VM.
  • TCP/IP and IP Routing connectivity through z/VM.
  • JES2 connectivity to z/VM via vctca to RSCS.
  • CA-OPS Automation of Startup and Shutdown, console consolidation, CICS and started task scheduling, and message suppression.
  • Socket programming using Rexx Sockets API.
  • COBOL and REXX application programming.
  • Automated personnel paging from z/OS event to support person.
  • NetView REXX based focal point automation of multiple MVS images.

Other Enterprise Services

  • Third-Party sofware installation.
  • JAVA, NetRexx, COBOL, REXX, PERL with SQL, and Shell Script programming.
  • System Disaster/Recovery planning and testing.
  • Performance consulting.
  • DASD conversion.
  • Small system recovery services.
  • Remote system management.

Home and Small Business

  • Reach your computer remotely from anywhere in the world.
  • Multiple wireless computer Local Area Network setup.
  • Internet sharing using DSL and CABLE, we can even share your Dial-Up service among several computers.
  • Simple and inexpensive website building and maintenance.
  • Multiple Email setup.
  • Firewall and Router configuration programming to suite your needs. (Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, etc.)
  • Parental control and monitoring of Internet usage, Email and Instant Messaging content.
  • Connectivity among various platforms: IBM, Mac, Linux, Windows and Unix.
  • Automated Services.
  • Software product installation and maintenance.
  • Application and Product installation and servicing.
  • Database design and SQL programming services.
  • Backup and Recovery Services.
  • Hard drive installation and transferring of data.
  • Problem determination of networking and connectivity problems.
  • Instruction on computer hardware, operating system and office applications.

Linux and Windows

  • Linux or Windows installation on PC, Server or IBM hardware platforms.
  • LinuxKernel customization.
  • VMWARE installation and maintenance.
  • Installation of multiple operating systems on the same physical PC or Server.
  • Product installation and removal.
  • Multiple LINUX Guest support under z/VM.
  • Networking configuration as Server, Client, or Wireless laptop.
  • Firewall customization, installation and maintenance.
  • DHCP, DNS, HTTP, FTP, MAIL and Secure Shell Telnet server setup.
  • Performance management of multiple LINUX guest system.
  • TCP/IP, IP Routing and Virtual LAN connectivity.
  • Network File System setup for LAN.
  • SAMBA connectivity to environments of mixed LINUX and Windows computers.
  • Contract Systems Programming in JAVA, Shell Script or PERL.

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