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CAVMEN - Chicago Area
VM (and Linux) Enthusiasts
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October 22, 2009 Meeting
Final Meeting Agenda:
9:00 AM
| z/VM Platform Update: Introducing z/VM V6.1 - Advancing the Art of Server Virtualization
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| This presentation will highlight the new functions available with z/VM V6.1, IBM's
newest version of advanced server virtualization support for IBM System z. Building on the
functionally rich base of z/VM Version 5.4, z/VM V6.1, previewed on July 7, 2009, further
enhances the economic attractiveness of consolidating workloads on the mainframe. Find out
how z/VM V6.1 on IBM System z10 advances the art of enterprise virtualization. The speaker
will also provide an overview of future z/VM support ("statements of direction") included
in the z/VM V6.1 preview announcement.
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| The speaker will be Alan Altmark of the IBM Corporation.
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10:30 AM
| Coffee Break
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11:00 AM
| Security Zones in z/VM
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| In multi-tier network applications, there is usually the concept of
"demilitarized zones", or DMZs, that each contain a set of servers. Each
DMZ is separated from others by firewalls and by access policies to
ensure that there is no unwanted user access or flow of data. Learn in
this presentation how to properly build virtual DMZs and to integrate
virtual servers into your existing DMZs. We will also discuss using the
RACF Security Server on z/VM to prevent a "red zone" server from
connecting to a "green zone" network or "green zone" data...
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| The speaker will be Alan Altmark of the IBM Corporation.
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12:30 PM
| Lunch Break
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1:30 PM
| Administration and Vendor Announcements
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1:45 PM
| Linux on z Update
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| The speaker will present a brief update of recent developments in the Linux under z/VM area.
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| The speaker will be Paul Augustyniak of the IBM Corporation.
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2:00 PM
| What makes a successful Proof of Concept for Linux on System z
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| Most companies begin their first foray into the Linux on System z world by conducting a z
Linux POC. This presentation will draw upon the many years of experience of the presenter and the
dos and dont's of a POC. Marianne will discuss how to pick the application and other "technical" aspects.
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| The speaker will be Marianne Eggett of Mainline Information Systems.
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3:15 PM
| Coffee Break and Prize Drawing
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3:30 PM
| System z Linux Proof of Concept - Project Management Best Practices
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| It's an important step - so when you are ready to move forward, make sure
you're on solid ground. From planning, to proving, to production, there are a lot of intricate details to think about when you are considering a Linux implementation.
In this session, Marianne Eggett summarizes industry best practices for
project management of your IBM System z Linux Proof-of-Concept (POC).
These best practices are based on her 30 + years in IT and 8 focusing on
Linux on IBM Systems z New Workload.
This session will cover the important steps to a successful POC, including:
Project Initiation
Project Definition
Installation and Set Up
Testing
Closing
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| The speaker will be Marianne Eggett of Mainline Information Systems.
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4:45 PM
| Free-for-All
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| Members will attempt to answer any reasonable VM or hardware
related questions. If you are having a problem and want to find
out if others are experiencing it, or you are installing new
hardware or software and want to find out what types of problems
others have experienced, here is the place to find out.
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Members are encouraged to bring ideas for future presentations
and speakers to this meeting.
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Meeting Location:
This quarter's meeting will be held at the Hewitt Associates 'East Campus'
located at 100 Half Day Road, in Lincolnshire, IL.
We will meet in Conference Room 100-M3, in Building 100, just off the cafeteria.
If you have not attended a meeting at this location before, or you are
not familiar with the area,
Click here
for additional information on directions, maps, lodging and dining.
Attendance:
We would like to request a count of expected attendees by the Monday
before the meeting, so that we may plan appropriately for arranging the facilities,
and for refreshments and lunch, should one of the vendors wish to provide them.
If you are planning to attend, PLEASE send an E-Mail by that date to
CAVMEN@comcast.net
with a subject line of "Meeting Attendance".
This is meant to be a facilities planning aid and should not be interpreted
as a registration requirement. If you suddenly become available at the last
minute, please feel free to attend even if you have not responded.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Cell Phone Policy:
All electronic devices (cell phones, Blackberry's, etc.) if switched on must be kept in silent
mode during the meeting. If you need to make or receive a call, you must quietly leave the
meeting room to do so. There is a large quiet area outside of the meeting room that is ideal for this.
Any intentional or repeat violations of this policy will result in that individual being
escorted from the premises and potentially excluded from future meetings.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
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