MVMRUG AGENDA

 8:30 a.m. Registration 
 
           A continental breakfast will be provided.
 

 9:00 a.m. MVMRUG Business Meeting
 
 
 9:30 a.m. VM is Very Much Alive and Well 
           Jim Elliott, IBM VM
 
           Abstract
 
           There have been some significant z/VM product announce-
           ments in the past year: changes to product packaging,
           licensing, and price structure in addition to some
           significant product function.  Since the last MVMRUG
           meeting, IBM has delivered two releases of z/VM!  This
           session will cover all the details, up front, and
           personal.
 

10:30 a.m. Break 
 

10:45 a.m. Linux on zSeries - Reliability & Flexibility:
           The Best of Both Worlds 
           Jim Elliott, IBM-VM
 
 
           Abstract
 
           There have been many significant Linux related announce-
           ments over the last few months.  From Linux distribution
           partners, Red Hat, SuSE and Turbolinux, and support
           offerings to IBM and ISV software that have been
           announced and delivered.  Things are changing fast as
           IBM expands its commitment to support Linux.  This
           session will provide an overview of Linux on zSeries
           and products (IBM and ISV) and services available.
 

11:45 a.m. Lunch  (Hosted by MVMRUG)
 

 1:00 p.m. FREE - FOR - ALL 
 

 1:30 p.m. Getting Your Web Pages Off the Couch 
           Robert Amos, Computer Associates
 
 
           Abstract
 
           This session will discuss methods of adding activity
           your VM-based web site.  Web Technologies such as
           JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Dynamic
           HTML (DHTML) will be demonstrated as well as how to
           use those tools to move some of the processing off of
           the mainframe web server and onto the workstation.
           Tips and techniques in building your active web pages
           will also be shared.
 

 2:30 p.m. Break 
 

 2:45 p.m. Abbott laboratories & VM Consolidation 
           Dale Baker,
           Abbott Laboratories Ross Products Division
 
 
           Abstract
 
           Since summer 1999, Abbott has planned a consolidation
           of the Chicago and Columbus based VM.  Detail planning
           began early 2000 and in April, 2001 a decision was made
           to consolidate in Columbus.  This discussion will
           review the directions the Consolidation Team took,
           what has been learned and the progress they are making
           as the effort is brought to a close in November, 2001.
 
 
 3:45 p.m. Door Prizes/Closing/Q & A/Socializing 
 
 

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