MVMRUG AGENDA

 8:00 a.m. Registration
 
           A continental breakfast will be hosted by
           Catholic Healthcare Partners (CHP)
 
 8:30 a.m. MVMRUG Business Meeting
 
 
 8:45 a.m. z/VM Version 4 Platform Update
           Reed Mullen, IBM VM
 
           Abstract
 
           Come hear the latest about z/VM Version 4.  On
           August 15, IBM made generally available the
           newest release of z/VM, Version 4.  Announced on
           May 13, 2003 with the new z990 mainframe, this VM
           release contains a lot of goodies you'll want to
           know more about.  This presentation provides an
           overview of the extensive new function found in
           z/VM 4.4.0.
 
 
 9:45 a.m. Break
 
 
10:00 a.m. Everything you always wanted to know about
           IBMLink...and More (Part I)
           Mark Fyffe, IBM VM 
 
           Abstract
 
           The speaker will provide a detailed look into the
           world of online support function provided by IBM.
           Focusing primarily on the IBMLink products, he
           will be reviewing all of the major service-related
           functions, including the proper techniques for
           searching out APAR's and ordering VM PTF's online.
 
           Also discussed will be the differences in the various
           flavors of IBMLink, and how they related to the
           function provided by the Tech Support website.  The
           speaker will also address some of the recent service
           related confusion seen on the VM LISTSERV, and
           clarify IBM's future direction in this area.
 
           The speaker will demonstrate live, via the internet
           the functionality presented.
 
 
11:30 a.m. MVMRUG 17th Anniversary Lunch (will be hosted by CHP)
 
 
12:30 a.m. Everything you always wanted to know about
           IBMLink...and More (Part II)
           Mark Fyffe, IBM VM 
 
           Abstract
 
           (See above)
 
 
 2:00 p.m. BREAK
 
 2:15 p.m. FREE - FOR - ALL
 
 
 2:30 p.m. TRACK (What's happening in your Virtual Machines?)
           Jim Vincent,
           Nationwide Insurance 
 
           Abstract
 
           TRACK is a powerful routine used to examine one or
           more virtual machines as they execute. With  a very
           rich set of functions you can see details on the
           VMDBK, registers, PSW, real and virtual storage,
           virtual device information, the virtual console
           contents and a whole lot more!  Once you try it, you
           will find you can't live without it.  It is one of
           the tools a VM Systems Programmer will always want
           handy, especially when trying to debug problems
           with virtual machines.  The speaker will introduce
           you to TRACK, provide some tips for building it for
           your VM system, and a few how-to's on its usage.
 
 
 3:30 p.m. Door Prizes/Closing/Q & A/Socializing
 
 

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