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SUMMARY:Optimizing Performance at the Speed of Light: Why I/O Avoidance is Even More Important Today
DESCRIPTION:Long gone are the days of the mainframe processors having relatively low processor speeds and relatively small memory sizes. The modern mainframe can have TBs of memory\, and the processor clock speeds are among the fastest in the world. Fast processors wait at the same speed as slow processors\, but the opportunity cost of waiting is higher. Optimizing processor performance today is all about keeping data as close as possible to the CPU core and reducing the instruction count needed to get to a piece of data. \nIn this webinar\, special guest Larry Strickland from Data Kinetics will join Scott Chapman for an interesting discussion into why I/O avoidance is more important today and different ways that can be accomplished. \nSpeakers: Scott Chapman of EPS & Larry Strickland of DKL \nBy registering for this webinar\, you are consenting to sharing your information with EPS. For more information about this\, please visit https://www.pivotor.com/about.html#policies
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/optimizing-performance-at-the-speed-of-light-why-i-o-avoidance-is-even-more-important-today/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T113000
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group - CICS Resource Definitions as part of a DevOps Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations already leverage automated DevOps practices for distributed applications\, and now many are looking to include z applications in the pipeline.  For CICS\, developers manage source code and the executable modules\, but the systems programmers typically manage the related CICS resource definitions.  This separation between the code and resource definitions creates issues when incorporating CICS applications into an automated DevOps pipeline.  This session will explore techniques and tooling using CICS Configuration Manager that allow application developers to create/modify/promote CICS resource definitions while also allowing the systems organization to have oversight and governance\, so they can insure the integrity of the CICS environment. \nAbout the Speaker: Ezriel is a Principal Solutions Advisor for Rocket Software specializing in IBM CICS Tools. He was formally the CEO of Circle software (acquired by Rocket Software in 2018)\, where he specialized in hands-on classes and consulting in CICS\, DB2\, and MQSeries. Ezriel was a Gold Consultant for many years and is currently an IBM Champion. His specialties include Web Services\, Web Support\, Performance / Tuning\, Monitoring\, Internals\, CICSPlex SM\, DevOps and Liberty as they relate to CICS.  He recently co-architected the Rocket C\PROF product\, a tool that captures CICS trace without running in a CICS region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdO6rrz8qHNPk7ufJHOWJD4m4kfj3ShpY
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260625T051244
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SUMMARY:Pervasive Encryption and IMS - Virtual IMS User Group - Featuring Dennis Eichelberger
DESCRIPTION:Regulatory and industry standards press for more and more safety around customer and company data. The Pervasive Encryption model with IMS datasets requires some planning. IMS is unique in many ways and keeping the IMS Infrastructure safe is as important as keeping its databases safe. This session discusses IMS data\, logging\, and utility use from an encryption point of view: What datasets can be encrypted VSAM? OSAM? Why should it be encrypted? A brief rundown on implementation steps for the levels of Encryption used in an IMS world. \nRegister \n  \n\nPresented by \nDennis Eichelberger\nIMS Support Team\,\nIBM Washington Systems Center \n\nSponsored by \n \n\n\nThe Virtual IMS User Group is an online community focused on the support and development of Information Management System (IMS) technology. The user group serves as a forum for users and administrators of IMS systems to share knowledge\, discuss challenges\, and explore best practices related to running IMS in virtualized or cloud environments. This can include topics such as performance optimization\, system integration\, and leveraging new technologies to enhance IMS capabilities.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/pervasive-encryption-and-ims-virtual-ims-user-group-featuring-dennis-eichelberger/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T123000
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Enhanced Analysis Through Integrating CICS and Other Types of SMF Data\nContinuing the theme from last January’s session on enhancing CICS analysis from SMF data\, this session will expand beyond CICS Transaction and Statistics data and examine ways CICS analysis can be enhanced through integration with SMF data from other components across the z platform. Scenarios will be presented showing integration of: \n\nCICS and WLM service class data (SMF 72.3)\nCICS and Db2 accounting data (SMF 101)\nCICS and MQ accounting data (SMF 115)\nCICS topology views integrating multiple types of data (SMF 70\, SMF 101\, SMF 115)\n\nThis session will expand your awareness of ways your analysis can benefit from combining insights across z/OS data types. And you can also expect to grow your understanding of disciplines outside your area of specialization and how to leverage that knowledge to improve your CICS environment. \nPresented by: Todd Havekost—Senior z/OS Performance Consultant\, IntelliMagic \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/cics-user-group-january-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T123000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Driving Down Database Development Dollars\nApplication developers and database administrators alike are under constant pressure to drive down costs and reduce CPU cycles. This talk suggests some technical tips and cultural changes to Developers\, DBAs\, and Operations\, to address this ubiquitous challenge facing mainframe enterprises world-wide. \nPresented by: Marcus Davage | Lead Product Developer\, BMC Software Ltd \nRegister here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-january-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | December 2023
DESCRIPTION:IMS Connect Reimagined: Leveraging SQL to Access IMS Data in Today’s Digital Ecosystem\nStep into the modern era of IMS by modernizing IMS Connect to support newer technologies and architectures\, such as cloud computing\, RESTful APIs\, and microservices. Join us for a comprehensive overview of setting up environments optimized for both JAVA and PYTHON programming techniques\, ensuring smooth interactions with IMS databases. Learn how to navigate common challenges throughout the development\, testing\, and production phases with IMS Connect and ODBM interfaces. Lastly\, we’ll dive into the details of Events and TRACES\, empowering you with robust tools for efficient troubleshooting and optimal performance tuning. \nPresented by: Santosh Dorge | Lead Product Developer\, BMC Software \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-december-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231010T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | October 2023
DESCRIPTION:System z (Mainframe) as the Enterprise Information Server\nBuild a Dedicated z/OS EIS LPAR for Information-as-a-Service for AI\, ML\, and Analytics\nThis presentation describes enabling the mainframe for providing production data for use by Artificial Intelligence\, Machine Learning\, and Analytics by building a dedicated data sharing LPAR to serve as the Enterprise Information Server with data virtualization and federation. A high level architecture\, technical and business justification\, and next steps for the project are presented. \nPresented by: Stan Muse—Consulting Services Account Manager\, Edge Solutions and Consulting \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-october-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T051244
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Db2 Level Up\nJoin us for an enlightening event as we explore the intricacies of Db2 Upgrades and shed light on the often encountered phrases such as “Code level\,” “Catalog level\,” “Function-level\,” “Application compatibility level\,” and “Connect level.” These terms can often raise concerns among DBAs and developers regarding their impact on the Db2 subsystem and applications. \nDispelling the myths and misconceptions surrounding these levels is our goal. Through this event\, we aim to equip you with a deeper understanding of each level and how they synergistically function together. \nAs humans\, we tend to find comfort in what has worked reliably for us over the years. However\, it is essential to expand our knowledge of Db2 Levels in order to fully capitalize on the benefits of a Db2 upgrade and ensure a seamless transition. \nJoin us and gain valuable insights that will empower you to make informed decisions. By embracing the knowledge of Db2 Levels\, you’ll unlock the potential to reap the rewards of a Db2 upgrade while ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. \nPresented by: Leila Hosseini—Sr.DBA for Db2 on z/OS \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-september-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230912T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230912T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Using CICS Artifacts to Build Web Service APIs\nCICS applications are still responsible for “running the business” in many major organizations. In this presentation with a live demo\, participants will see how to reuse\, without change\, existing CICS transactions\, programs\, and/or data to build a web service. James Alexander will demonstrate how you can quickly build web service APIs out of these applications without the risk of having to re-platform or rewrite them using HB.js \nPresented by: James Alexander—Software Engineer\, Broadcom \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-september-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230808T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230808T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | August 2023
DESCRIPTION:What does IBM Z Cyber Vault mean for an IMS environment\nWith both internal and external cyber-attacks on the rise\, customers must deal with adherence to government regulations\, fines for non-compliance\, and most importantly negative publicity and customer impact if an attack does occur. While most customers have disaster recovery plans in place\, recent events have revealed that DR not enough in the event of a cyber-attack. In this session\, we’ll give a brief introduction to the IBM Z Cyber Vault solution\, how it differs from DR\, and how it can help customers reduce recovery time by providing an environment to help detect the attack sooner and verify recovery procedures before recovering to the production environment. Then we’ll dive a bit deeper into what this means specifically for an IMS environment. \nPresented by: Tracy Dean – Product Manager\, IMS Tools and z/VM Tools\, IBM \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-august-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230801T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230801T120000
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SUMMARY:CMG | Modernize Your Mainframe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual\, fast-paced event\, where will hear from industry leaders on how they are modernizing mainframes across industries. Our guest vendor presentations will deliver quick\, energized presentations and we’ll conclude our event with a panel discussion open to attendee questions. \nThis event will appeal to the innovation-curious and expose attendees to groundbreaking solutions\, new technologies\, and novel approaches to address today’s biggest mainframe challenges. \nAugust 1 / 10:30AM – 12:00PM\nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/cmg-modernize-your-mainframe/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230718T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230718T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | July 2023
DESCRIPTION:Db2 12+ and 13 for z/OS Database Design and Application Performance: Features and Usage\nWith every new release of Db2 we look to see what features will allow us to improve the capabilities and performance of our existing applications as well as the availability of our data. We also have to plan to utilize new features in our development efforts. This presentation takes a look at the features in Db2 12 (+FLs and APARs) and 13\, that will improve our performance and provide us with maximum data availability as well as advanced application development. We will be focusing on features (including those in the most current function level) that can be utilized by DBAs and application programmers. \n\nOverall improvements and goals in Db2 z/OS 12 (+FLs and APARs) and 13\nFeatures for improved application and database performance\nFeatures for improved application and database design\nUsage features for improved application performance\nDiscuss new features delivered in latest function levels\n\nPresented by: Susan Lawson – Db2 z/OS Specialist\, YL&A \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-july-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230711T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | July 2023
DESCRIPTION:Problem Analysis and Performance Tuning for CICS\nCICS Problems whether they are related to performance or transaction failures can in some cases be easily remediated in the short term but getting to the root cause of the problem and creating a permanent fix\, so they no longer occur\, can be quite a bit more difficult. In this session we will discuss a methodology for finding and resolving CICS problems whether they are related to performance or outages\, and show some CICS products that alone can help\, but together can provide a solution to even the most difficult ones. \nPresented by: Ezriel Gross – Principal Solutions Advisor\, Rocket Software \nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-july-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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