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IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS

The COBOL compiler exploits the latest z/Architecture to maximize hardware utilization, reduce CPU usage, and improve performance of critical applications.

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Enterprise COBOL for z/OS Migration Portal

Find information about Enterprise COBOL for z/OS compiler migration all in one place.

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COBOL Migration Assistant

Use this interactive, cloud-based tool to navigate the compiler migration process from COBOL 4 or earlier to COBOL 6 or later.

Go to COBOL Migration Assistant

Webinar: COBOL migration and performance

Register to get service issue help with the code generator and optimizer.

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White paper: Migrating to the COBOL 5 and 6 compiler is different!

Learn how to get up and run with Enterprise COBOL 5.1 or later.

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Video: How to Identify Top CPU Consuming COBOL Modules

Learn how to identify top CPU-consuming COBOL modules to significantly reduce CPU consumption, processing time, and operating costs.

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Videos

What's new in IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS, 6.3

Discover new features and enhancements in Enterprise COBOL for z/OS, 6.3.

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JSON support in IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS

Get an overview of JSON support with the Enterprise COBOL for z/OS, 6.1 or later compiler.

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Debug Non-Optimized and Optimized COBOL Programs with IBM Debug for z Systems

Learn how to debug COBOL-optimized modules using IBM Debug for z/OS.

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White papers

IPCS (Interactive Problem Control System) dump format enhancements in COBOL 5+

Know the improvements of IPCS dump formatting routine to easily locate a program's Working Storage in COBOL 5.1 or later.

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COBOL Applications: Techniques to Make them Efficient

Understand why it is important to stay current with the COBOL compiler versions and gain performance advantages.

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Other resources

COBOL Turns 60

See why COBOL and mainframes are powerful and how to speed up your digital transformation with the latest COBOL compiler.

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Should we still use COBOL?

Approach the topic of "Why COBOL" from several different angles.

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Lifecycle for Enterprise COBOL for z/OS products

See lifecycle details (lifecycle dates, announcement letters, and other information) for Enterprise COBOL for z/OS products.

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Enterprise COBOL for z/OS documentation library

See a collection of announcement letter, data sheet, product documentation, and white paper for Enterprise COBOL for z/OS.

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Enterprise COBOL for z/OS resources

Discover how these resources help you tune and migrate your COBOL applications.

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Fix list for Enterprise COBOL for z/OS

See a complete list of releases, refreshes, fix packs and interim fixes sorted by version for IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS.

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Rational COBOL RFE community

Visit the Request for Enhancement (RFE) Community to collaborate with IBM product development teams and other product users.

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