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This session will cover the concepts and methods involved with creating an IBM i partition hosted on IBM SAN storage. This will involve an overview of fibre channel architecture and zoning concepts followed by a step-by-step walkthrough of building a partition from the ground up – adding fibre adapters, zoning, creating a host definition on the storage, and setting the partition to IPL from SAN.
This session will cover the concepts and methods involved with creating an IBM i partition hosted on IBM SAN storage. This will involve an overview of fibre channel architecture and zoning concepts followed by a step-by-step walkthrough of building a partition from the ground up – adding fibre adapters, zoning, creating a host definition on the storage, and setting the partition to IPL from SAN.
John Kinne
IBM i Lead Systems Engineer
ProCern Technology Solutions
John Kinne has spent the past 28 years working for managed service providers after earning a degree in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. During this time, he has worked with 100+ companies across various industries managing IBM Power servers and IBM storage with a primary focus on IBM i.
For the past 7 years John has served as the IBM i Lead Systems Engineer at ProCern Technology Solutions (formerly Absolute Performance) and has recently taken on management responsibilities for the combined IBM i / DBA team at ProCern. -
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When upgrading to IBM I, the planning stage requires more effort than the actual upgrade. Once the planning is complete, the upgrade itself is simple. We will discuss planning tips, prerequisites, and post-installation requirements. Everything you need to know to do a successful upgrade. Your upgrade is not fully complete until this final step is done. This will cover 7.6 as well.
When upgrading to IBM I, the planning stage requires more effort than the actual upgrade. Once the planning is complete, the upgrade itself is simple. We will discuss planning tips, prerequisites, and post-installation requirements. Everything you need to know to do a successful upgrade. Your upgrade is not fully complete until this final step is done. This will cover 7.6 as well.
Pete Massiello
President, iTech Solutions
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering solutions and services to IBM i shops throughout the world. He is a member of IBM’s certification test writing team, an IBM Certified Systems Expert with certifications in IBM i Design, System Administration, LPAR, Virtualization, Implementation, and HMC management. Pete has a BS in Computer Science from Hofstra University, and an MBA from the University of New Haven. He was President of COMMON from 2010 to 2012, and again in 2014. He is a COMMON Hall of Fame speaker, and a frequent speaker at user groups all over the world. In 2011 IBM established the Champions award for Power Systems, Pete was one of the first recipients. In 2016, they revived the program and he was again made an IBM Power Systems Champion. Lightning struck for the third time in 2017, and that is the year he was also made the first Power Systems Lifetime Champion, an honor he continues to hold.
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Come and see the recently announced IBM watsonx Code Assistant specifically trained and integrated with the IBM i.IBM has trained an LLM specifically for understanding IBM i application development. With deep integration withCode for IBM i, developer productivity should soar to new heights.
Come and see the recently announced IBM watsonx Code Assistant specifically trained and integrated with the IBM i.IBM has trained an LLM specifically for understanding IBM i application development. With deep integration withCode for IBM i, developer productivity should soar to new heights.
Edmund Reinhardt
Architect for IBM i Application Development
IBM Canada Ltd.
Edmund Reinhardt has been working on application development tools for IBM i for over 25 years. Starting with the green screen tools in 1989 through each technology iteration from OS/2 to Java. As the architect for Rational Developer for i, he is passionate about engaging and delighting customers with its capabilities. He believes in enabling the IBM i application development community through the use of software best practices supported by modern tooling.
Steven Will
Chief Architect - IBM i, IBM
Steve has worked on the IBM i operating system and its predecessors since the initial development of the AS/400. Since 2007, he has been the IBM i Chief Architect, responsible for the strategy of the operating system and the plan for future releases.
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Some of the brightest people in our community don't seem really to grasp the essentials of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Part of it is the hype, which is historic, obscuring the facts. Another part is fear. Let's lay this to rest and look at what really is happening.
Some of the brightest people in our community don't seem really to grasp the essentials of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Part of it is the hype, which is historic, obscuring the facts. Another part is fear. Let's lay this to rest and look at what really is happening. Jack Woehr
Senior Engineer, Absolute Performance, Inc.
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Unlock the full potential of your IBM i workflows with Git! This session will show you how to seamlessly integrate Git into your development process, set up GitBucket directly on IBM i, and leverage powerful version control features. Whether you’re new to Git or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to streamline collaboration, boost productivity, and future-proof your workflows.
Unlock the full potential of your IBM i workflows with Git! This session will show you how to seamlessly integrate Git into your development process, set up GitBucket directly on IBM i, and leverage powerful version control features. Whether you’re new to Git or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to streamline collaboration, boost productivity, and future-proof your workflows.
Jonathan Zak
Senior Product Engineer
Adeptmind
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This technical presentation aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and practical skills to construct their own chatbot using large language models (LLMs). We will delve into the various software options available for hosting your own LLM, eliminating the need for complex infrastructure considerations. Plus, we will discuss strategies for extending or growing the capabilities of your LLM, including the implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Lastly, we will demonstrate how to call the large language model from RPG or Db2 programs on IBM i, bridging the gap between traditional IBM i programming and modern AI technologies. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to build their own AI chat interface using large language models, fostering innovation and efficiency in their IT environments.
This technical presentation aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and practical skills to construct their own chatbot using large language models (LLMs). We will delve into the various software options available for hosting your own LLM, eliminating the need for complex infrastructure considerations.
Plus, we will discuss strategies for extending or growing the capabilities of your LLM, including the implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Lastly, we will demonstrate how to call the large language model from RPG or Db2 programs on IBM i, bridging the gap between traditional IBM i programming and modern AI technologies.
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to build their own AI chat interface using large language models, fostering innovation and efficiency in their IT environments.
Jesse Gorzinski
Senior Business Architect - Open Source Software on IBM i
IBM
Jesse Gorzinski works for the IBM i development lab in Rochester, MN. He is the Business Architect of open source technologies. Jesse, who was doing RPG programming at the age of 18, is an expert on application development on IBM i, as well as system access and modernization. His hobbies include playing with his dog, replacing complex applications with 5-line Python programs, and advocating for the use of new technologies on IBM i!Prior to his 2006 employment at IBM, Jesse worked with the AS/400 as an I/T administrator for an IBM customer in the finance/mortgage industry, where he specialized in data backup/recovery, process optimization, and information integrity. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science as well as a Master of Business Administration degree
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Modernizing applications and neglecting the database? Think converting from DDS to DDL is enough database modernization? It may be enough, although there’s more to the database than the way it’s defined. This session explores database modernization techniques from an evolution perspective for continuous change. And, how that type of database modernization compliments application modernization.
Modernizing applications and neglecting the database? Think converting from DDS to DDL is enough database modernization? It may be enough, although there’s more to the database than the way it’s defined. This session explores database modernization techniques from an evolution perspective for continuous change. And, how that type of database modernization compliments application modernization.
John Westcott
Db2 for i Consultant and Team Lead
IBM
John Westcott is the Db2 for i Team Lead in IBM Technology Expert Labs. John is highyly skilled in SQL, RPG, Data Analytics, Rest API, and both database and application modernization. John has over 35 years of experience on IBM i and it's past family of names. John has a storied career as consultant, business owner, VP, CIO, and a proud employee IBM i.
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There is so much buzz in the community about AI developer tools and I think we should talk about terminology and examples of how AI agents work. We'll look at how prompt work, how context is built, what tools are and how they all come together to build an agent. Let's find out if WatsonX is in the game, what GitHub Copilot can and cannot do, alternative tools, and of course self-hosted models with Continue. Plus, a sneak peak at the AI integration for the Db2 for IBM i database extension.
There is so much buzz in the community about AI developer tools and I think we should talk about terminology and examples of how AI agents work. We'll look at how prompt work, how context is built, what tools are and how they all come together to build an agent. Let's find out if WatsonX is in the game, what GitHub Copilot can and cannot do, alternative tools, and of course self-hosted models with Continue. Plus, a sneak peak at the AI integration for the Db2 for IBM i database extension.
Talk about the multiple ways to use or host a model
Will demo multiple tools
How RPGLE and SQL can be written, plus debugged, with the help of an AI modelJesse Gorzinski
Senior Business Architect - Open Source Software on IBM i
IBM
Jesse Gorzinski works for the IBM i development lab in Rochester, MN. He is the Business Architect of open source technologies. Jesse, who was doing RPG programming at the age of 18, is an expert on application development on IBM i, as well as system access and modernization. His hobbies include playing with his dog, replacing complex applications with 5-line Python programs, and advocating for the use of new technologies on IBM i!Prior to his 2006 employment at IBM, Jesse worked with the AS/400 as an I/T administrator for an IBM customer in the finance/mortgage industry, where he specialized in data backup/recovery, process optimization, and information integrity. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science as well as a Master of Business Administration degree
Liam Allan
Advisory Software Engineer
IBM
Liam primarily works with Node.js/TS and C, but has previously used other languages like C# and PHP. He is invested heavily into the IBM i industry to help people learn other tech (like Node.js, AWS, Azure, modern development practices, so on!). Liam loves working on and creating dev tools to make developing applications easier for everyone in the long run. He is now working at IBM as a Advisory Software Engineer, working with clients and open-source software. Liam of course loves, loves, loves open-source! Oh, and he sometimes speak at conferences.
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REST APIs have become a crucial technology for people writing business applications in all environments, and RPG on IBM i is no exception. In this session, Scott will explain what a REST API is, and how you can call them using free tools from your RPG program. Three different free options for calling them will be discussed, compared and contrasted.
REST APIs have become a crucial technology for people writing business applications in all environments, and RPG on IBM i is no exception. In this session, Scott will explain what a REST API is, and how you can call them using free tools from your RPG program. Three different free options for calling them will be discussed, compared and contrasted.
Scott Klement
Director, Product Development and Support
Scott volunteers as a member of COMMON's Board of Directors, Strategic Education Team, Certification Committee and Innovation Awards. He is the author of around 1000 articles and a dozen open source projects. Scott's efforts to help out the IBM i Community have resulted in dozens of awards and accolades, including an IBM Innovation Award, Gary Guthrie Award, Al Barsa Scholarship, John T Earl Scholarship, medals from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, and the COMMON Speaker Excellence Hall of Fame. IBM has named Scott an IBM Champion for Power Systems.
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In this new session, Scott will explore the many ways that “bad actors” can attempt to subvert the security on IBM i. Whether the topic is protecting against SQL Injection, closing doors to acquiring elevated privileges, or attempting to discover unprotected objects, this session will include techniques for evaluation and protection of your IBM i. Attend this session to take a big step towards discovering and eliminating attack vectors within Db2 for i!
In this new session, Scott will explore the many ways that “bad actors” can attempt to subvert the security on IBM i. Whether the topic is protecting against SQL Injection, closing doors to acquiring elevated privileges, or attempting to discover unprotected objects, this session will include techniques for evaluation and protection of your IBM i. Attend this session to take a big step towards discovering and eliminating attack vectors within Db2 for i!
Scott Forstie
Db2 for i Business Architect
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Business Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.
Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events around the globe and can be found @Forstie_IBMi and forstie@us.ibm.com. Scott is an avid runner and enjoys cooking.
