Tri-State Db2 Technology Exchange
Db2 Users Group
Session title: Table Space Odyssey
Session abstract: Db2 storage de-mystified. DMS, SMS, Automatic Storage table space internals. Default table space types across different Db2 editions and versions. Best practices. Container structure, naming conventions, internal architecture. Continue reading “Table Space Odyssey”
Session title: My Favorite Db2 Problem Determination Tricks
Session abstract: As a member of the Db2 LUW development and support team, Pavel uses Db2 problem determination techniques on a daily basis. Whether it is problems reported by test teams, related to his newly written code (rarely happens ;-), or tough customer reports from the field, there are techniques that can lead to a problem resolution more quickly. Continue reading “My Favorite Db2 Problem Determination Tricks”
Session title: An Audit A Day Keeps the Lawyers at Bay!
Session abstract: Audit and Compliance is one of the big challenges companies are facing these days. With GDPR and a bunch of other laws either in force or “coming soon to an auditor near you” it is time to bite the bullet and start working with the auditor not against. Continue reading “An Audit A Day Keeps the Lawyers at Bay!”
Session title: From Virtually Constrained to Really Overcommitted
Session abstract: With the 31-bit virtual storage relief of DB2 and other z/OS middleware customers no longer need to rely on the old ‘diet plan’. However the answer is not to simply open the gates for more threads/connections to come in. Continue reading “From Virtually Constrained to Really Overcommitted”
Session title: The zGui (r)evolution – First hands on experience and best practices
Session abstract: The evolution of the mainframe had a variety of GUI approaches, some lasted for a while, some never took off at all. However, it was never THE COMMON ecosystem used by all products and all vendors. At the 2018 SHARE, IBM, Rocket Software and CA Technologies announced ZOWE – THE z ecosystem to securely manage, control, script and develop. Of course, an announcement is probably not the final truth, but from what I’ve already seen and used I’m more than enthused. Continue reading “The zGui (r)evolution – First hands on experience and best practices”
Session title: zIIP Experiences – Exploitation, Not Abuse
Session abstract: With the constant focus on controlling MIPs consumption on today’s mainframe, IT staffs are being pressed to get every cycle possible out of their System z Integrated Information Processor (zIIP) specialty engines and the now defunct System z Application Assist Processors (zAAP). Continue reading “zIIP Experiences – Exploitation, Not Abuse”
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Session title: Db2 for z/OS Migration Planning and Early Experiences
Session abstract: This session will cover: share lessons learned, surprises, pitfalls; provide hints and tips; address some myths; provide additional planning information; provide usage guidelines and positioning on new enhancements; Help customers migrate as fast as possible, but safely. Continue reading “Db2 for z/OS Migration Planning and Early Experiences”
Session title: Db2 for z/OS: JCs Greatest Hits, War Stories and Best Practices
Session abstract: Learn recommended best practice, and learn from the positive and negative experiences from other installations. This presentation is a mashup of different topics: Continue reading “Db2 for z/OS: JCs Greatest Hits, War Stories and Best Practices”
Session title: DB2 HADR Multiple Standby Deep Dive
Session abstract: In this presentation we will examine the HA and DR options available for DB2. This will be followed by a deep drive in the workings of DB2’s HADR technology with a specific focus on how running HADR with Multiple Standbys changes operations. We will walk to several failure scenarios describing how the HADR technology will react. Continue reading “DB2 HADR Multiple Standby Deep Dive”
Session title: Data Virtualization and Project Queryplex
Session abstract: Regardless of the industry, data has become a fundamental driver in today’s business decisions. Businesses pivot and remain competitive based on the analytics performed on that data. Increasingly that data comes from more and more sources, its volume is increasing at an exponential rate, and need for insight is increasingly real-time. Continue reading “Data Virtualization and Project Queryplex”