Listen to these free 1-hour technical updates covering a variety of System z platform technical topics. Select the sessions that best meet your interests and needs and listen at your convenience! The sessions are delivered by IBM Subject Matter Experts. New sessions are added periodically, so check back often for the latest list.
The replays are delivered using Centra or a downloadable audio file and require a Windows-based workstation with connectivity to the internet.
 | Linux on System z | | z/VSE | |
| | z/OS | | z/VM |
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 Consolidation in the System z Datacenter: How to consolidate beyond other virtualization methods Bill Reeder is the AG System z Linux Sales Strategist and Architect. Bill will discuss the current 'state of the art' leveraging System z10 applications on the Linux on System z platform, and will give guidance on how to determine what applications run best on the mainframe. Bill's presentation will help customers decide what could or should be examined for migration or consolidation onto Linux on System z. The presentation will focus on applications and functions on System z Linux that fit into three broad categories:
Access the presentations below: | 17 Apr 2008 |
| Making zVM and Linux Guests Production Ready - Best Practice This live virtual class covers installation and configuration "Best Practices" for z/VM and Linux running as a guest of VM. It will highlight common misunderstandings and recommendations in the area of cpu; memory; and I/O when running in this environment. | 11 Dec 2007 |
| Linux on System z Security This presentation will cover a broad range of security topic relevant to enterprise deployments of Linux on System z. Vendor and open source offerings will be touched on; as well as some typical deployments including a DMZ. | 04 Dec 2007 |
| Linux on System z Planning - Where to Begin This live virtual class will address some of the basic planning topics that you should look at when considering Linux on System z. Our speaker will be John Schnitzler from the IBM Washington Systems Center. | 27 Nov 2007 |
| Free technical education updates about z/OS are available via the IBM Education Assistant. Topic areas include General z/OS as well as functions introduced with z/OS 1.7, 1.8, and 1.9, To access these brief education updates,
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| zVSE Appl Dev - Live Demo of IBM Websphere Developer This session is a continuation of the Live Virtual Class on February 21. It focuses on the IBM WebSphere Developer for System z (WDz) product and shows a live demo of how to use this tool. | 27 Mar 2008 |
| Modern Application Development zVSE Modern Development Tools based on Open standards and Open Source can be used for the entire enterprise. The session gives you an overview about these Application Development tools you are looking for. | 21 Feb 2008 |
| DB2 Server for VSE & VM Version 7.5 New Features DB2 Server for VSE&VM Version 7.5 is scheduled for release on November 30, 2007. This new version contains enhanced client features that include the DB2 Runtime only Client editions; bind file support; and allowing commit responses from DB2 stored Procedures. | 13 Dec 2007 |
| Using Encryption Technology with zVSE In response to user needs and industry trends; z/VSE has been adding support that exploits encryption technology to help secure and protect your most sensitive data. The latest example is Encryption Facility for z/VSE (EF for z/VSE) V1.1. This 1-hour live virtual class will provide an introduction to the EF for z/VSE. | 29 Nov 2007 |
| Wellness and VSE - How to improve the health of your system This session covers the concepts of preventive and corrective service; and how you can make the best use of them to develop a preventive maintenance strategy which works for your shop. The FSU; RRL (Recommended Service Level); PSB-Bucket; etc. concept will be covered in detail. | 08 Nov 2007 |
| Bringing you up-to-date with zVSE V4 In this 60-minute Live Virtual Class; Jerry Johnston; IBM Senior Advisor to the Boeblingen Lab; will do a year end review of z/VSE Version 4 plus introduce z/VSE Version 4.2 and the Encryption Facility for z/VSE V1.1 announced on October 9th | 18 Oct 2007 |
| Bringing You Up to Date with system z Hardware for zVSE A mainframe for everyone? There is now with the announcement of the IBM System z9 Business Class (z9 BC) and attractive new MWLC pricing (with full-capacity and sub-capacity options) introduced exclusively for z/VSE V4 on the IBM System z9. This presentation is an overview of the latest up-to-the-minute news that includes a significant new mainframe solution announced in 2006 and updates in 2007. | 06 Sep 2007 |
| Introducing the Business Benefits of zVSE V4 This webcast is hosted by the VSE Development Lab to brief VSE customers on the possible options for moving forward with improved technology of the new 64-bit z/VSE Version 4 and the role of Linux for VSE Modernization. | 16 Aug 2007 |
| Introducing the Technical Benefits of zVSE V4 This webcast is hosted by the VSE Development Lab to brief VSE customers on the latest technical features and benefits of the new 64-bit z/VSE Version 4 and the role of Linux for VSE Modernization. | 08 Aug 2007 |
| zVSE v4.1 Experiences This LVC session features Mike Moore from Alabama Judicial Datacenter. Mike will share his early experiences with z/VSE V4.1. | 21 Jun 2007 |
| zVSE Security Concepts and Updates This session provides an introduction to the security concepts of z/VSE in an open and heterogeneous world where z/VSE may be connected to anyone and everyone. It includes CICS and batch security and network security. | 03 May 2007 |
| Title and description | Date |
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| DB2 Server for VSE & VM Version 7.5 New Features DB2 Server for VSE&VM Version 7.5 is scheduled for release on November 30, 2007. This new version contains enhanced client features that include the DB2 Runtime only Client editions; bind file support; and allowing commit responses from DB2 stored Procedures. | 13 Dec 2007 |
| Making zVM and Linux Guests Production Ready - Best Practice This live virtual class covers installation and configuration "Best Practices" for z/VM and Linux running as a guest of VM. It will highlight common misunderstandings and recommendations in the area of cpu; memory; and I/O when running in this environment. | 11 Dec 2007 |
| Virtualization Basics This presentation will give you a strong understanding of what the industry buzzword "virtualization" means in the context of System z processors and the z/VM operating system. | 14 Aug 2007 |
| zVM V5.3 Performance Update The newest release of z/VM was generally available on June 29; 2007 and has significant improvements to performance and capacity. This session will describe some of the key performance related changes in the release and how they may apply to your system. | 24 Jul 2007 |
| zVM V5.3 Intro - Advancing the Art of Server Virtualization This presentation will highlight the new functions available with z/VM V5.3; IBM's advanced server virtualization solution for IBM System z. | 26 Jun 2007 |
