This summer we are offering two faculty seminars, at no cost, to members of the Academic Initiative program. If you have an interest in large enterprise systems, either for teaching or preparing to teach courses related to mainframe technologies, these seminars are for you!
The seminars will include a combination of lecture and lab exercises. In addition, we will host local tours and invite guest speakers from industry to give you a broad perspective of the enterprise computing community.
There are no prerequisites and you can attend either one or both seminars. They are offered at no cost, including the tours and events, which will be hosted by IBM. All you need to take care of is your travel and lodging.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Ash (jrash@us.ibm.com).
Seminar 1: Introduction to IBM Enterprise Systems
Date: Monday, May 23 - Thursday, May 26
Content: Comprehensive knowledge of the z environment, including hands-on labs
Enrollment date: Enroll by May 6, 2011
This seminar will be based on the IBM Redbook, An Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics. John Kettner, one of the original authors of the textbook, will be teaching this seminar.
John has 37 years of MVS and z/OS experience. He recently revised the Redbook to include the latest z/OS and hardware updates. He is a System z Architect in the NY Metro area assisting customers on mainframe z/OS requirements and workload initiatives. He taught the "Introduction to z/OS" course for several years to both customers and IBMers, and is the author of zTidBits, a mainframe worldwide technical newsletter sponsored by the Institute for Data Center Professionals at Marist College.
Seminar 2: System z Workshop Series
Date: Wednesday, June 15 - Thursday, June 16
Content: Application development with IBM Rational Developer, DB2 for z/OS, and more
Enrollment date: Enroll by May 25, 2011
Tentative topics
- What is Rational Developer for System z (RDz), and how do I use it effectively?
Including an overview from Rational System z team; shared experiences of professors who are using the tool; and a "hands-on" opportunity to complete the Master the Mainframe Contest, Part 3, led by the creators of the contest! - What you need to know to teach DB2 for z/OS
This will cover the differences between DB2 for z/OS and DB2 for LUW (Linux, UNIX, Windows), the ZPARMS configuration, operations discussions, plus numerous demonstrations and labs. - Critical System z operation and administration
With dedicated access to the IBM Innovation Center (IIC) in Dallas TX, this seminar includes explanations and demonstrations of critical operation and administrative responsibilities in support of the IIC.
Bonus features
Besides the technical content of the seminars, you'll also get to take advantage of all that the IBM Poughkeepsie lab and the Mid-Hudson Valley have to offer!
- Hear the perspectives of industry guest speakers
- Network with System z professionals and fellow educators
- Walk the world's longest pedestrian bridge
- Tour and dine at America's premier culinary school, the Culinary Institute of America!
- Enjoy additional tours of at the IBM Poughkeepsie facility:
- The Green Data Center
- The manufacturing floor where mainframes are assembled, tested and shipped
- IBM's gigantic new test floor