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Teleconference:
z/VM Version 5 Release 1 Highlights

Listening to the replay of this June 15 broadcast

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Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT; 12:00 p.m. MT; 1:00 p.m. CT; 2:00 p.m. ET
Telephone: Toll free: 800/946-0713;
Direct: 719/457-2642
Confirmation code:   258946


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Abstract
On April 7, 2004, IBM announced a new version of z/VM V5.1 that introduced Engine-based Value Unit pricing and a reduced entry price. z/VM V5.1 enhancements include:
  • Virtualization technology and Linux enablement:
    • Deployment of a Linux server farm on z/VM using only SCSI disks
    • Reduced dependence on tape with installation from DVD
    • Ability to swap from faulty disks using the new HyperSwap command
    • Improved cryptographic performance with guest support for PCIXCC
  • Network virtualization and security:
    • Enhanced network recovery with virtual switch failover support
    • Improved authorization for z/VM guest LANs and virtual switches
  • Technology exploitation:
    • Support for the IBM eServer zSeries 990 (z990) and 890 (z890):
      • Four Logical Channel Subsystems (LCSSs) on the z990 and two on the z890
      • Transparent sharing of external and internal spanned channels across LCSSs
      • Support for the OSA-Express Integrated Console Controller
    • Use of SCSI disks by guests that support FBA disks without requiring their own SCSI support
    • Capability to route IPv6 packets and develop IPv6 applications
  • Systems management:
    • Enhanced Performance Toolkit for VM
      • Functional equivalence to the Performance Reporting Facility (PRF)
      • New reports for Linux and for SCSI disks

You will also hear about what has changed with regard to packaging and delivery of z/VM and what the future will bring. A Question and Answer session follows the presentation.

Featured presenter
The featured speaker is Romney White.

Romney White is currently Senior Technical Staff Member with IBM in Endicott, NY. He has worked with VM since VM/370 was released to customers in 1972. Beginning at the University of Waterloo in Canada, he built a world-wide reputation as a VM expert. He created the University of Waterloo VM Software distribution library and founded the popular VM Workshop.

From 1981 to 1997, Romney was engaged in private enterprise, founding four VM-based software companies. In 1997, he joined the IBM VM Development organization in Endicott, NY, where he is currently employed. When Linux for S/390 first emerged within IBM, Romney and some of his VM colleagues were instrumental in bringing to the fore the potential contribution of VM to a Linux environment. Today, he continues his career-long efforts to identify and develop innovative solutions to problems in the VM environment.

Intended Audience:
This teleconference is intended for zSeries Customers interested in deploying z/VM and Linux. This is a technical session. IT Managers, IT Architects, Systems Engineers, and other customer technical management are the intended audience. IBM representatives and IBM Authorized Business Partners are also welcome to attend.
Technical Content:
Intermediate to Advanced
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