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Agenda:
9:00 AM - Welcome - Bob Vargo
9:05 AM - Db2 13 for z/OS Latest Features - Anna McKee, IBM; Tori Felt, IBM; Mark Rader, IBM
10:10 AM - Even More Latest Features of Db2 13 for z/OS - Anna McKee, IBM; Tori Felt, IBM; Mark Rader, IBM
11:15 PM - Enhance Db2 Performance with Multi-Row Processing Techniques – Chris Crone, Broadcom
12:15 PM - Wrap up - Bob Vargo
Title: Db2 13 for z/OS Latest Features
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: Even More Latest Features of Db2 13 for z/OS
Abstract:
How many is enough? Some Db2 13 for z/OS features may be in the 'top 5', but what about the next set? Are there at least 5 more features that you might consider important? Of course there are! Come explore them with us.
Speaker Bios:
Anna McKee, IBM
Anna McKee is a Technical Enablement Specialist in the IBM Z Ecosystem Infrastructure, where she manages and supports all Db2 for z/OS subsystems. She works with hundreds of independent software vendors to deliver the latest SMPE maintenance, perform Db2 installations and configurations, enable Db2 data sharing, support z/OS migrations, and provide expert consultation. Additionally, Anna contributes to the Worldwide Systems Center Db2 team by delivering Db2 13 Technology Workshops and assisting with IBM Z Health Checks, helping clients optimize availability and performance in their z/OS environments.
Tori Felt, IBM
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.
Mark Rader, IBM
Mark Rader is a Db2 for z/OS specialist in the IBM Z Worldwide Systems Center (WSC, and formerly Washington Systems Center). Mark has applied his Db2 for z/OS experience with clients across a wide variety of projects, with emphasis on availability, performance and Db2 for z/OS data sharing. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and regional Db2 for z/OS user group meetings. He works closely with Db2 for z/OS development in rolling out new Db2 versions to clients. He is an author of Redbooks on Parallel Sysplex application considerations, Db2 data sharing, Db2 for z/OS distributed function, and Db2 13 for z/OS.
Title: Enhance Db2 Performance with Multi-Row Processing Techniques
Abstract:
Db2 provides many mechanisms to process (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and FETCH) multiple rows of data at a time. This session will provide an overview of these capabilities and provide insight on how to take advantage of them to improve performance and elapsed time in your applications.
Chris Crone, Broadcom
Speaker 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.