This FREE virtual education event will be held virtually via Teams. As such we are not limiting our audience to current user group members. Invite a friend or coworker who may not have had the chance to attend in person in the past and let them experience what NEODBUG is all about! Please register just as you would for an in-person seminar by using the link at the bottom of the page with the name of your organization and any attendees. We will send you a link to the event as it gets closer.
Agenda:
9:15 AM - Welcome - Bob Vargo
9:30 AM - : Db2 13 for z/OS Latest Features - Tori Felt, IBM
10:30 AM - Understand, manage and love certificates in z/OS and USS - Ulf Heinrich, Segus
11:30 AM – Lunch
12:30 PM - Strategies for Making Db2 Data Accessible with APIs – Chris Crone, Broadcom
1:30 PM - Wrap up - Bob Vargo
Title: Db2 13 for z/OS Latest Features
Tori Felt, IBM
Bio:
Tori Felt is a Db2 for z/OS Specialist in the IBM Z Washington Systems Center. As part of the Db2 for z/OS team, Tori analyzes client data, makes technical recommendations, and is a frequent presenter at conferences and Db2 user groups such as SHARE, IDUG and GSE UK. She delivers the Db2 for z/OS REST and Hybrid Cloud workshop and participates in the delivery of the Db2 13 for z/OS workshop.
Abstract:
Db2 13 continuous delivery is the source of a variety of new features across the key aspects of Db2 for z/OS: availability, security, performance, scalability and application enablement. In this session we focus on the most significant of the new features that you can look forward to deploying in your Db2 13 environments.
Title: Understand, manage and love certificates in z/OS and USS
Ulf Heinrich, SEGUS
Bio:
Ulf Heinrich specialized in Db2 recovery and operations, managing cost reduction and 24×7 operations. As a consultant at large customer sites, he has implemented database maintenance procedures and recovery strategies, and also experienced the pitfalls of recovery scenarios under real-world recovery pressure. Ulf contributes to the ZOWE community since day one and helps customers implementing, customizing and managing modern zOS/USS solutions. His activities cover EMEA, as well as North America through SE’s U.S. subsidiary, SEGUS Inc. As a member of SE’s Request Board, he’s working closely with customers and the development labs. As a member of the TRIDEX.org Board of Directors he’s proud to support the Db2 community in the greater NY area.
Abstract:
Understand, manage and love certificates in z/OS and USS, will address distributed Db2 access. You can communicate with z/OS, USS, Db2, or any other server or service via “postcards”, or “sealed envelopes”. Even within a trusted network, unencrypted postcard communication isn’t state of the art and may compromise information you don’t intend to share.
Web-based solutions, like ZOWE, UMS, ADF,… require secure connections, but the setup can be frustrating. Setting up and using encrypted channels isn’t rocket science, but they’re all based on certificates that some people find difficult to manage.
This session sheds light on secure communication and their implementation in z/OS and USS services. I’ll explain how secure communication is set up, established and managed, as well as understanding difficulties that may arise.
Title: Strategies for Making Db2 Data Accessible with APIs
Chris Crone, Broadcom
Bio:
Chris Crone is a Distinguished Engineer for Database Technology and the lead architect for the Data Management portfolio within the Mainframe Division at Broadcom Software Group. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategy and architecture decisions for Broadcom’s database offerings, including IDMS and Datacom, as well as the Db2 and IBM Tools portfolios.
Abstract:
This session will explore multiple strategies for enabling API access to your Db2 data. We will examine both direct API connections to Db2 and alternative mechanisms for accessing Db2 data through z/OS-enabled APIs. Attendees will gain insights into optimizing data accessibility and enhancing integration capabilities, empowering their applications to interact seamlessly with Db2 resources. Join us to explore practical approaches and best practices for leveraging APIs effectively in your Db2 environment.