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CAVMEN - Chicago Area
VM (and Linux) Enthusiasts
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January 23, 2003 Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
9:00 AM
| Simplifying Linux on z/VM
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| Although the concept of "Linux on the Mainframe" provides an excellent
business case and is making headway in the enterprise, it is tempered by
different administrative challenges for the inexperienced or unwary. Some
of these challenges of running Linux on z/VM include network configuration;
integration with existing process frameworks; managing user accounts across
instances; change management; optimizing DASD usage; and scheduling issues.
In addition to discussing these inherent challenges in detail, the speaker
will present some potential solutions to effectively manage and optimize
Linux on z/VM.
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| The speaker will be Mr. Phil Smith III of Linuxcare, Inc.
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10:30 AM
| Coffee Break
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11:00 AM
| Open Source: The Business Case
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| We've all heard how Open Source programs are the answer to all our
computing TCO woes. But, like home cancer remedies and "Make Money
Fa$t" schemes, most folks find themselves somewhat skeptical of such
too-good-to-be-true claims.
Yet we hear of success stories, and all of us can see that Open Source
code - - particularly Linux - - is in the news, and garnering the
attention of upper management.
So what is the real story? Is Open Source a panacea? When does it make
sense -- always? never? sometimes? How can you possibly make intelligent,
you-bet-your-job decisions about it?
The speaker will discuss the value of Open Source. While centered
around a formal presentation, the goal is an interactive exchange of
ideas and experiences which will enable a realistic appraisal of the
pros and cons of using Open Source in the enterprise. Whether you have
experiences to share or are considering sticking a toe into the Open
Source pool, come, share, and learn!
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| The speaker will be Mr. Phil Smith III of Linuxcare, Inc.
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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
| z/VM Service and Installation
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| Have you ever wished for more automation of the installation and
service tasks in VM? In this session the speaker will overview the
installation and service process and review
what is new and improved in these areas for z/VM Version 4.3.
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| The speaker will be Ms. Susan Baloga of The IBM Corporation.
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3:00 PM
| Coffee Break
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3:15 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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Directions, Map, Lodging and Dining:
This meeting will be held at Hewitt Associates
in Lincolnshire.
For Directions, Map, Lodging and Dining,
click here.
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