Session Descriptions

Track 6 Get Ready For V6R1

Preparing for V6R1
V6R1 will be the first release to require program object conversions since the V3R6 CISC to RISC move. But there’s no need to panic - this process is much easier and faster than the CISC to RISC conversion! This session will cover the details of what’s happening in this conversion process and what your shop should be doing to prepare before installing V6R1. Time will be allocated during the second half of this session for Q&A and an expert-led open discussion on the upgrade.

Top 10 “Gotchas” for Admins in Upgrading to V6R1
Attend this session for the key insights and critical advice on what administrators need to prepare for when upgrading to V6R1, so your upgrade goes as smooth as silk. Save your shop time and money by examining the ins-and-outs of object conversion so it doesn’t set you back when making the move, and prepare for a different experience now that upgrading encompasses Zend PHP. Uncover the information you need in order to avoid the major “gotchas” that are specific to this upgrade, while still conquering the challenges that administrators have been facing with upgrades for years.

What’s New in System APIs
Find out how System APIs in the form of callable services and exit points continue to grow and change with every release. Take advantage of the new and modified System APIs and get a first hand look at the enhancements in Job Interrupt and Message Watch. Learn how to increase user customization with UIM Exit Programs. Gain a solid grasp on the new features in Trace APIs, Set User Function, and Inquiry Message Exit Handler as well as the skills to process commands using Unicode. Come away from this session with the ability to leverage key new and changed System APIs on V5R4 and V6R1 to bring a new level of innovation to i5/OS application development.

DB2 for the iSeries: A V6R1 Update
Arrive at this session for an in-depth look at the exciting new features in V6R1, which will help your DB2 databases and applications make a giant leap forward. See for yourself the latest advancements in the RPG SQL precompiler, supergroups, hidden timestamp columns, and extended indicator variables and find out how these can be used to improve your applications and to reduce application development time. Get an up close view of the new, self-learning capabilities of the SQL Query Engine and realize the productivity gains that the enhancements to the DB2 OnDemand Performance tools in System i Navigator deliver.

V6R1: Rational Developer for the iSeries
T his session will provide details on the recent announcements from Rational on i5/OS development tools. Session will include information on the key Rational application development tools on i5/ OS, including WebSphere Development Studio V6R1, Rational Developer for System i V7.1, Rational Developer for System i for SOA Construction V7.1, Rational Business Developer and HATS for 5250 Applications. It will also include an overview of RPG V6R1 enhancements.

The Latest in RPG V6R1 and Beyond
Do you want to know if IBM is investing in RPG? This session will take you through some of the history of RPG IV and IBM’s investment in it as well as cover the new functions recently introduced in the RPG IV compiler in V6R1. Time will be allocated at the end to allow customers to voice their requirements and any other Q&A on RPG.

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