Why You Should Attend
“DB2 9 for z/OS offers many features that can reduce costs and improve performance and availability. The next release of DB2 will provide even more of these features. IT staff should come to IOD to learn from IBM developers and other customers how best to leverage these features to save money and improve service.”
-Jeff Josten, IBM Distinguished Engineer, DB2 for z/OS Development
Information on Demand has more System z content than any other event!
With more than 70 technical sessions, 11 three-hour hands-on-labs, and countless opportunities to meet with IBM experts and fellow System z users, the DB2 for z/OS and Tools track provides you with the knowledge to grow and develop your company's skills and stay ahead of the game!
Every business is striving to compete and differentiate—learn how the latest DB2 for z/OS technology not only helps you reduce downtime and accelerate application development, but also enables you to achieve greater cost advantages by running an optimized system.
Top Five Reasons Why Your Company Can't Afford to Miss DB2 for z/OS at IOD 2009
1.The best in IBM technical training
- More than 400 deep technical sessions, tips and tricks, case studies, customer panels, hands-on-labs and instructor-led demonstrations on IBM technology.
- More System z content than any other IBM event!
- Professional certification testing available at no additional cost.
- The cost of equivalent education can be as high as $7,500.
2. Hands-on-labs provide in-depth training
- DB2 for z/OS and Tools track offers 35 hours of in-depth, hands-on-labs.
- 11 sessions to choose from where you can get in the driver’s seat with expert coaching, including:
- Develop High Performance Java Applications on z/OS using pureQuery
- Workload Management
- Simplify DB2 for z/OS Auditing Challenges Through Automation
- Getting Started with DB2 for z/OS pureXML
- DB2 Recovery Tooling.
3. Immediate return on investment
- IOD is a productivity and skills boost for employees resulting in an excellent return on investment for your company—both now and in the future.
- Return home with practical tips and techniques so you can improve productivity immediately and make the most out of your existing IBM Data Management solutions.
4. First-hand experiences shared by customer speakers
- Learn how Verizon Wireless uses a DB2 Encryption on Z/OS Solution to stay ahead of regulatory pressures
- Find out how HSBC realized significant processor cost savings with the IBM System z Integrated Information Processor (zIIP) speciality engine.
5. Everything your company needs in one location
- Additional pre-conference education classes are available at preferred attendee prices. You can take "DB2 Operational Performance--Success without Stress" or "DB2 for z/OS DBA Certification Crammer," at significantly reduced rates.
- Technical education that’s a great value
- Information on new IBM solutions, including the latest in IBM hardware, software and services
- Access to technical experts, IBM executives and customer references. Take part in the Ask the Experts Panel, where every member of the DB2 for z/OS technical team will be on hand to respond to audience questions, and attend the Rock the Mainframe reception, where you can informally chat with your favorite distinguished engineer and network with fellow System z users.
