MVMRUG AGENDA

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

 9:00 a.m. MVMRUG Business Meeting
 

 9:15 a.m. Help! My (Virtual) Penguin is Sick!
           Phil Smith III
           Levanta
 
           Abstract
 
           So you've gotten your Linux on the mainframe up and
           running, and perhaps even have some production Linux
           guests.  But one of them isn't responding, or at least,
           someone says it isn't.  What do you do now?  How do you
           approach figuring out what might be wrong with it?
 
           This session is designed for the VM system programmer or
           Linux administrator who must diagnose such problems on
           z/VM.
 
           It will define and understand ways Linux can get sick,
           show techniques to decide what is wrong, and discuss how
           to gather debugging information for your supporting
           vendor (if any), the application owner, or just because
           you think you should gather some information before
           recycling the guest!
 

10:15 a.m. Break 
 

10:20 a.m. Open Source
           Phil Smith III
           Levanta
 
           Abstract
 
           We've all heard how Open Source programs are the answer
           to all our computing TCO woes.  But, like home cancer
           remedies and "Make Money Fa$t!!!" schemes, most folks
           find themselves somewhat skeptical of such
           too-good-to-be-true claims.
 
           Yet we hear of success stories, and all of us can see
           that Open Source code -- particularly Linux -- is in the
           news, and garnering the attention of upper management.
 
           So what is the real story?  Is Open Source a panacea?
           When does it make sense -- always? never? sometimes?
           How can you possibly make intelligent, you-bet-your-job
           decisions about it?
 
           The speaker will discuss the value of Open Source.
           While centered around a formal presentation, the goal is
           an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences which
           will enable a realistic appraisal of the pros and cons
           of using Open Source in the enterprise.  Whether you
           have experiences to share or are considering sticking a
           toe into the Open Source pool, come, share, and learn!
 

11:20 a.m. Break 
 

11:30 a.m. Simplifying Linux
           Phil Smith III
           Levanta
 
           Abstract
 
           Although the concept "Linux on the Mainframe" provides
           an excellent business case and is making headway in the
           enterprise, it is tempered by different administrative
           challenges for the inexperienced or unwary.  Some of
           these challenges of running Linux on z/VM include
           network configuration; integration with existing process
           frameworks; managing user accounts across instance;
           change management; optimizing DASD usage; and scheduling
           issues.  In addition to discussing these inherent
           challenges in detail, this session's speaker will
           present a vendor product to effectively manage and
           optimize Linux on z/VM.
 

12:30 p.m. Lunch 
 
           Attendees will be on their own for lunch.  There is a
           cafe in the building and several restaurants nearby.
 

 1:30 p.m. FREE - FOR - ALL 
 

 2:00 p.m. IBM's New Archive Manager and Operations Manager for z/VM
           Tracy Dean, VM Development
           IBM
           Dan Martin
           Rocket Software, Inc. 
 
           Abstract
 
           Since Tracy's last visit in April 2005, IBM has
           delivered two new z/VM products:  Archive Manager and
           Operations Manager.  In addition to reviewing what IBM
           delivered in these products in 2005, Tracy will discuss
           what's new in Operations Manager V1.2.0, which became
           available in February 2006.  Dan will then give a live
           demo of Operations Manager.
 

 3:00 p.m. Break 
 
 
 3:15 p.m. What's New With Tape Manager and Backup and Restore Manager
           for z/VM?
           Tracy Dean, VM Development
           IBM
 
           Tracy will provide an update on Tape Manager, based on
           the V1.2.0 announcement and GA in February 2006.  She'll
           also review what IBM delivered in Backup and Restore
           Manager since V1.1.0 GAed, and provide some insight on
           what is on the list of potential development items for
           2006.
 
 
 4:15 p.m. Door Prizes/Closing/Q & A/Socializing 
 

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