This SIG seems to be the same education available, free, at other locations also.
See the announcement at the bottom of this email: Tom Duerbusch THD Consulting >>> Barton Robinson <bar...@vm1.velocity-software.com> 3/30/2009 7:20 PM >>> Any one that is interested in running Oracle on "Z", the conference will be held in 3 weeks: "http://www.zseriesoraclesig.org/". As part of the very low cost, there are added workshops included in the price. If interested in Linux and z/VM Performance as well as Oracle, this would be a perfect opportunity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@vm.marist.edu with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 ====================================================================================== Announcing Customizing Linux and the Mainframe for Oracle DB Applications Available in the U.S. during Second Quarter 2009 The Washington Systems Center will offer a new "no-charge" hands-on workshop in 2Q 2009. Customizing Linux and the Mainframe for Oracle DB Applications (LXOR6) WORKSHOP | REQUESTED LOCATION | SCHEDULED DATE -------------+--------------------------+--------------------- | | -------------+--------------------------+--------------------- LXOR6 |Chicago |May 5 - 7 -------------+--------------------------+--------------------- |New York City |May 19 - 21 -------------+--------------------------+--------------------- |Gaithersburg |June 9 - 11 (The course description is located at the end of this announcement and can also be found at the following IBM Field Education website: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/education/topgun/enrollment This workshop is provided on a "NO FEE" basis. Travel, food and lodging expenses are the responsibility of individuals attending the class. To enroll in workshops follow the steps listed below: 1. Enrollment is By Invitation Only - Only IBM representatives are allowed to enroll their invited customers in this workshop. 2. This is a STANDBY course and as such all students are initially placed in a PENDED status until all steps below have been completed. 3. IBMers are encouraged to attend with their customers and must register using the same procedures. Go to the WEBSITE: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/education/topgun/enrollment ● Click the radio button for "Wildfire Workshops" ... you automatically move to the next panel: ● Click the radio button for the workshop in which you wish to enroll your customer ... you automatically move to the next panel: ● At the top of the page the sessions will be displayed. Click on the location and date for the workshop of your choice. ● Complete all enrollee information. ● Provide a valid Siebel Opportunity Number...Note: without this information, the student will not be confirmed for attendance. ● Click on the "Submit" button when all information has been provided. 4. Because space is limited, enroll up to two customers per account. 5. Qualified customers will be removed from PENDED status and receive a follow up note that confirms their enrollment. If you have questions, please contact Judith A Ramage (rama...@us.ibm.com) or call 301.240.3966 / TL 372. Workshop Description & Details Course Description This 2.5 day class will be of interest to attendees who are considering a move of Oracle to Linux on System z machines. Topics will be presented to familiarize the attendee with System z hardware technologies. Major software components will be showcased through lecture and hands on labs. Attendees will have the opportunity to perform customization activities on key z/VM system files. Linux will be covered through lectures and labs that include the install and customization of a SLES 10 64 bit system. The install and customization of Oracle 10g and the use of DBCA will be highlighted. Performance is always a topic of keen interest. The class will cover performance tools available at the z/VM, Linux and Oracle levels. Recommendations will be presented on maximizing Oracle performance on Linux on System z. Other topics will cover various options available to gather and process performance data. The Class will wrap up with a discussion on tools and services available for sizing workloads being considered, for a move to Linux on System z. Part of this discussion will also encompass server consolidation to System z machines in addition to a discussion on ROI and TCO factors. Audience This class is for system administrators, DBA’s, and planners considering a move of Oracle to Linux on System z . Prerequisite Attendees should be Oracle customers or committed to deploying Oracle on a platform within the next 6 months. A basic knowledge of LINUX and/or UNIX systems is desirable Topics Include: z/VM fundamentals and customization based on z/VM 5.3 Linux fundamentals and installation based on SLES 10 64 bit operating system Oracle 10gR2 installation and configuration Oracle product suite on Linux System z Factors affecting performance of Oracle 10g Linux performance tools z/VM performance toolkit Oracle/EM Oracle performance tools Oracle DB Architecture and availability factors on Linux System z Oracle customer experience with Linux on System z Oracle workload assessment and sizing tools ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@vm.marist.edu with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390