IBM i is an operating system that was built from the ground up to satisfy the needs of business computing. Even with its robust capabilities, IBM i customers requested additional insight into the top consumption of the most important system resources. Their request came from a business requirement to achieve optimal operations and limit any risk or potential outage related to over consumption of system resources.

The IBM i response to this requirement was to architect On-Demand tracking of IBM i System limits. Attend this session to understand the architecture of System Limits and the different components within the operating system that have been instrumented for tracking.

System Limits on IBM i has been enhanced with IBM i 7.6.

Attend this fast paced and fun exploration of this important topic.

Relevant resources:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/tracking-important-system-limits

One of the most important things needed to improve SQL performance is to have the proper indexing over tables, especially as table grow in size. Indexes are so important that the database provides index advice for assistance. However, advice is no substitute for knowledge and proper understanding of indexes. As with all advice, it must be reviewed and good judgment applied on when to create them.

You can use Cloud Storage Solutions to store IBM i files securely in the cloud, eliminating the need for tape drives, tape cartridges, and courier services for off-site storage. ICC should also be a core part of your Hybrid Strategy. When your IBM i LPAR is already on the cloud, the only backup medium available is cloud storage! You can use Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) for i with Cloud Storage Solutions to transfer virtual save media to and from the cloud. This session will cover backups of Cloud LPARs, and also the use of ICC to simplify your on-prem to Cloud hybrid strategy.

IBM FlashSystem continues to evolve as a powerful storage solution, providing businesses with the tools necessary to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The session outlines the roadmap for future innovations and reinforces IBM's commitment to offering cutting-edge , Highly performant , extremely secure and AI-powered storage systems that enable organizations to scale efficiently and securely in a hybrid cloud world.

IBM Cloud, is it for you ? Can IBM i play in the cloud ? In this session Kris Whitney, IBM i Chief Engineer, will talk about IBM Cloud and IBM i. Whether its running your entire business in the cloud or leveraging a hybrid solution. This session will deep dive into some tips and tricks to be successful with IBM i in PowerVS.

In everyday life when we asks questions like “Where is the nearest coffee shop” or “How far away is the airport” we are asking questions about geospatial data. Geospatial data is used to represent objects and events that occur on the surface of the earth. Geospatial analytics allows you to not only store geospatial data representing real location in your database, but to also compare and analyze geographic relationships and trends.

Db2 for i provides useful tools and examples in the SYSTOOLS schema.
SQL tools within SYSTOOLS has been added and enhanced with IBM i 7.6!

Come to this session to learn what shiny gems lie within this unopened treasure chest. You need not be an SQL programmer to gain tremendous value from SQL tools!

In this session, you will discover how SQL and IBM i (SQL) Services can be used to bring order to the IFS. Whether you aim to further secure, manage, or utilize the IFS, SQL can help get the job done. The Db2 for i team has made consistent and noteworthy investments to bring SQL capabilities that can be used with the IFS.

The session includes taming techniques that were added to IBM i 7.6!
Come to this session to see, understand, and be ready to use SQL with the IFS.

More and more IBM i shops are looking at hardware-based replication as an option for enhancing business resiliency. In this session you will get a high-level understanding of the options available for hardware-based replication and what you can expect from each solution. As always with my sessions on business resiliency, we will measure based on RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective).

Advancements with IBM Flashsystem storage are making it easier than ever to make use of the cool features that Flashsystems offer. Learn how these new features can empower your IBM i and Storage System Administrators.