MVMRUG April 25, 2008 Meeting

Join us on Friday, April 25, 2008 for our Spring MVMRUG meeting which will be held at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio.

The meeting starts at 9AM (registration at 8:30). A continental breakfast will be provided. So come a little early and meet everyone before the meeting!

There are no fees to attend this meeting.

Location: Nationwide Insurance

275 Marconi Blvd
Columbus, Ohio

This map shows the building where our meeting will be held in blue along with two nearby parking garages. Parking at the Front Street garage will run $8 for the day. The Arena Grand (Theater) garage is a bit closer to the building, but cost is not available.

Agenda:

• 8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration
• The Very Basics of z/VM
• Extreme Filesystem Sharing Experience with Linux
Using a Read-Only Root FS at Nationwide
• Free-for-all questions and answers
• z/VM System Limits
• Tending the SANity of the Flock
SAN Experiences at Nationwide
• Door Prizes
• 4:00 p.m. Close

Detailed agenda

Conference Reservations:

You can print a copy of our registration form and fax it to Terry Moore at The Timken Company.

Room Reservations:

Our recommendation for overnight visitors is the Residence Inn Columbus Downtown at 36 E Gay Street which is 0.7 of a mile from our meeting location. It is currently showing rates starting at $139 ($132 AAA). Valet parking is $20. Alternatively, just 0.3 of a mile from our meeting site is the Marriott Courtyard Columbus Downtown with rates starting at $169. Of course, Columbus has many fine hotels to choose from. Just select your favorite!

You are also cordially invited to attend our Thursday night dinner and social. (see below)

Thursday Night Dinner & Social

If you will be in town Thursday evening, join us for our traditional informal dinner gathering. This time we'll meet and dine at BD's Mongolian BBQ at 295 Marconi Blvd at 7:30 p.m.

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Last revised: Feb. 12, 2008 by T. Moore