COMMON POWERUp 2026

IBM provides a rich set of performance guides and documentation to help users understand and optimize their IBM i environments. In this 20-minute session, we’ll demystify key resources such as the IBM i Performance Capabilities Reference Guide, the IBM i Performance FAQ, and the IBM Power Performance Optimization for IBM i guide. You’ll learn the purpose of each document, how they complement one another, and when to use each based on your performance-related needs. Whether you're troubleshooting a performance problem, planning capacity, or tuning your IBM i partition, this session will help you select the right resource for the job.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the scope and purpose of each IBM-supplied performance document. Identify which resource to use for common performance scenarios such as capacity planning, troubleshooting, and optimization. Gain practical tips for integrating these documents into your performance management workflow.