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IBM offers education on a variety of z/VM, Linux on System z
and z/VSE topics in the form of 'Live Virtual Classes' (LVC).
In a LVC, you can see the charts and listen to the speaker 'live'.
In addition, you are able (and are encouraged) to ask questions of the
speaker during a Q&A session following the prepared presentation.
Each LVC lasts approximately one hour, including Q&A.
Please check the z/VM events calendar to learn of future LVCs.
The day following each LVC, the charts will be posted here in PDF format.
With the replay, you are able to read the charts and hear the
recording and the Q's and A's.
You are welcome to read the charts or listen to the playbacks
when you can't participate 'live' or even if you wish to hear it
all again.
Upcoming Live Virtual Classes for z/VM, z/VSE, and Linux on System z
We hope to provide a few more LVCs in the year 2008
on some often-requested z/VM and Linux on System z topics.
April 30, 2008:
Linux on System z Performance Update
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Registration link
Invitation/flyer
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Speakers:
Mario Held, Martin Kammerer, Holger Wolf - All from Linux on System z - System
& Performance Evaluation, IBM Lab Boeblingen
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Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC.
Presentation charts:
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Abstract:
This presentation gives a short introduction into general aspects of
System z hardware. It then focuses on performance data obtained with
Linux on System z measurements. The results are discussed showing the
performance exploitation of IBM hardware. The topics are: z10, disk
I/O, cryptographic support, networking, compiler,
Java, and CPU hotplug.
There is no charge to participate in this technical education session.
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April 02, 2008:
Problem Determination with Linux on System z -
Most frequently seen customer problems and what to do, if yours is not
among them
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Registration link to listen to replay
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Speakers:
Steffen Thoss, IBM Boeblingen, and Holger Smolinski, IBM Boeblingen
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Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC.
Presentation charts:
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Abstract:
This presentation is about problem resolution in Linux on System z
running with or without z/VM. A selection of frequent customer problems
and their solution is shown. We demonstrate usage
of debugging tools to collect important
system data and analyze real life problems. In addition we explain
how you can check the health state of your system
using these documents before or after a problem occurs.
There is no charge to participate in this technical education session.
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Note to participants of past LVC's:
The Centra servers have been upgraded to a newer version. The next time
you enter a Centra session you may see a "Saba Centra 7 Setup" window.
The SP4 client upgrade should occur automatically. If you want to get
this step out of the way before your next scheduled event, just run the
system check any time. This is a 14MB download to upgrade the client
on your workstation.
See also the
Live Virtual Classes for z/VSE
Playbacks of Live Virtual Classes
How to listen to the playback:
- Register to listen to the playback of this Live Virtual Class
- On registration confirmation screen, click "Link to attend"
- On the next screen, click "PLAYBACK" to hear the recording"
March 03, 2008:
David A's, the Green Architect's, top z 10 Lists
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Registration link
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Speaker: David F. Anderson, PE Green Consultant, IBM
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Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC.
Presentation charts:
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Abstract:
What makes System z so special in 10 dimensions? Characteristics of
the newest large systems include: Green design; faster engines; new advanced
function; flexible capacity; improved RAS; support for new security standards;
expanding ability to run more diverse workloads; upgradeability; virtualization
and an energy efficient design.
Understand how mainframes are changing the way data centers can operate in a
greener; more sustainable way. As IT executives strategize on building an
optimized sustainable data center; System z is a key technology in IBM's green
arsenal of products and services.
Target audience:
System z customers, Linux, z/VM, z/VSE customers, IBM System z Technical
Sales, and System z, Business Partners.
There is no charge to participate in this technical education session.
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Dec. 13, 2007:
DB2 Server for VSE&VM Version 7.5: New Features
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Registration link
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Speaker:
Frank C. Fillmore, Jr., President, The Fillmore Group
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Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC.
Presentation charts:
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Abstract:
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. Additional
server enhancements include providing an EXPLAIN option on DBSU rebind
packages, FOR FETCH ONLY cursors, and reduced DRDA code path.
Join us Thursday, December 13th at 11:00AM ET for an introduction to the
new DB2 Server for VSE&VM Version 7.5 features and examples of how they
can be implemented in your organization for enhanced performance. The
session will focus on the new features and will include information on
new DB2 Server for VSE&VM client packaging.
Target audience: VSE Customers,
IBM System z Technical Sales, and System z Business Partners.
There is no charge to participate in this technical education session.
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Dec. 11, 2007:
Making z/VM and Linux Guests Production Ready ... Best Practices
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Registration link
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Speaker:
Jon vonWolfersdorf from the IBM Washington Systems Center.
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Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC.
Presentation charts:
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Abstract:
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
areas of
CPU, memory and I/O when running in this environment.
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Dec. 4, 2007:
Linux on System z Security
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Registration link
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Speaker:
Peter Spera, IBM Linux on System z Design and System Integrity Competency
Center
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Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC.
Presentation charts:
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Abstract:
This presentation will cover a broad range of security topics 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. Also, options for hardware cryptography utilization will
be explored in detail
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Nov. 27, 2007:
Linux on System z Planning - Where to Begin?
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Registration link
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Speaker:
John Schnitzler, IBM Washington Systems Center.
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Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC.
Presentation charts:
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Abstract:
This live virtual class will address some of the basic planning topics
that you should look at when considering Linux on System z.
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The third in the series of Live Virtual Classes (like webcasts)
for z/VM was held on Aug. 14 with the
Virtualzation Basics presentation.
Virtualization Basics
Playback registration link
Speaker: Dr. Brian Wade, IBM
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Presentation charts
Abstract:
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. Key topics will include
System z computing concepts, the z/VM virtual machine model, commands
and facilities for configuring virtualized resources, virtual machine
scheduling and dispatching, methods for virtualizing memory and I/O
devices, and ways z/VM's computing environment transcends mere
hardware virtualization.
The second in the series of Live Virtual Classes (like webcasts)
for z/VM was held on July 24 with the
z/VM V5.3 Performance Update.
z/VM V5.3 Performance Update
Playback registration link
Speaker: Bill Bitner, IBM
View presentation charts
Abstract:
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. Customer workloads on z/VM have continued to
grow this decade. The newest release of z/VM was designed
to keep you from outgrowing your z/VM system. The design includes
improved scalability in:
processor, real memory, networking, and disk I/O. In each of
these areas, we'll
describe the old limits and how they have been addressed.
The first in the series of Live Virtual Classes (like webcasts)
for z/VM began on June 26 with the z/VM V5.3 Introduction.
zVM V5.3 Intro - Advancing the Art of Server Virtualization
Register to listen to the replay Live Virtual Class
Speaker: Reed Mullen, IBM
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presentation charts
Abstract:
This presentation will highlight the new functions available with z/VM V 5.3;
IBM's advanced server virtualization solution for IBM System z. z/VM V5.3;
generally available on June 29; 2007; offers enhanced virtualization
capabilities which include: greater “scale up” and “scale out” support; new
system security features; productivity improvements for the IT staff; and
enhanced support for business continuance. Find out how z/VM V5.3 can help
clients further leverage their System z infrastructure for improved business
results.
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z/VM Education resources.
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