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The FUTURE is here. Finally! AI from IBM that can answer all your MVS, z/OS, z/VM, JCL, HLASM or COBOL questions. FOR FREE!!!


 

Hello guys, good news indeed.
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My dreams come true, i don't need to search answers in documentation anymore,
because there is AI Helper from IBM itself, which will explain to me in detail anything and everything mainframe related.
He can even help with JCL, HLASM or COBOL programming.
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And the best part of it - you can run it locally, on your machine, completely for free!
Very easy setup for Windows 10 users, also available for Linux and Mac.
1. You need VideoCard with at least 6GB of video memory. Well, i use NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB.
2. You need middle class 64bit PC with at least 16GB of RAM and multicore CPU. The more the better.
3. Go to and download installer for your system.
4. Run it, open 'Discover' panel and search for "Granite 3.1 8B", it is LLM from IBM supporting up to 128K context length, trained on 500B tokens.
5. Download it and after that you can launch it from inside your video memory! It is trained on IBM stuff, and answers pretty quickly.
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No more waiting for someone on the forum to answer your stupid question. Now you can get the answer almost instantly from AI.
What i know, is that you can access this same model online at IBM cloud through watsonx, but it will cost you money.
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Best wishes,
Andre


 

Hello Andre,

I hate to spoil your enthusiasm, but…


Am 04.02.2025 um 22:02 schrieb Andre via groups.io <> <procritic@...>:

My dreams come true
… and a dream it is.

If you blindly trust today's whatever AI's output you get what you deserve. Always verify allegations. And if you need to check, and AI asking + checking takes more time than doing proper research in the first place, what's the point of wasting time with AI?

AI can be helpful for certain tasks, but as long as the "I" is for "Idiot", just be careful.

:wq! PoC


 

Dear Patrik,
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I get your skepticism, but i was not born yesterday, and also pretty familiar with all this new AI stuff.
Of course if you ask deep complex question, there is a chance that you will get some bullshit from LM.
I am not suggesting to use it exclusively and throw away all books. I am just saying that it is very easy to get quick answer, when you are not sure.
Here is an example, i just asked it about some console output:
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Explain provided line from z/OS console:
HWI008I BCPII FAILED TO CONNECT TO THE LOCAL CENTRAL PROCESSOR
?COMPLEX (CPC). RC = 00000101, RSN = 00000082. BCPII INITIALIZATION IS HALTED. ?
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His answer:
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Here's detailed explanation:
BCPii (Base Control Program internal interface): This z/OS component facilitates the management of mainframe resources such as processors,
memory, and channel subsystems from a single system image or sysplex environment. It enables advanced automation, monitoring, and management capabilities for CPCs.
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CPC (Central Processor Complex): The central processing unit of a mainframe computer, comprising one or more processors,
memory, and Input/Output (I/O) controllers. BCPii communicates with the CPC to gather information about its status and configuration.
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z/OS Communication Manager: A part of the z/OS operating system responsible for managing communication
between systems and devices in a sysplex environment, including BCPii-to-CPC communication.
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Analyzing the error message components:
RC = 00000101 (Return Code): This code signifies an error during function execution, specifically a failure to establish a connection between BCPii and the CPC.
Return codes help identify and categorize errors for troubleshooting purposes.
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RSN = 00000082 (Reason Code): This code provides more specific information about why the error occurred.
Reason code 82 points to an issue within z/OS Communication Manager (z/OS Comm). It could be due to misconfiguration, network connectivity problems, or issues within z/OS Comm itself.
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The message indicates that "BCPII INITIALIZATION IS HALTED," meaning BCPii services are unavailable because of the connection failure.
This may impact other operations relying on BCPii for managing and monitoring mainframe resources.
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To resolve this issue:
Review and verify your z/OS Comm configuration to ensure it is correctly set up for BCPii-to-CPC communication.
Check network connectivity, firewall rules, and any relevant parameters in the COMMUNICATIONS section of the BCPii profile dataset (IXCPROFxx).
Investigate potential issues within z/OS Comm itself, such as outdated code levels or known defects. Apply PTFs (Program Temporary Fixes) if necessary, or consult IBM support for further assistance.
Restart BCPii services after addressing the identified problem and confirming that communication with the CPC is established successfully.
Understanding these components and error codes enables you to diagnose and resolve the issue preventing BCPii from connecting to the local CPC effectively.
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Best wishes,
Andre