COMMON POWERUp 2026: Full Schedule

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5:05pm CDT

SQL - Merge Statement

Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT

Studio 3-4

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Add another tool to your SQL toolbelt with this session on the SQL Merge statement. Discover how a single SQL statement can handle Inserts, Updates, and Deletes. Learning Objectives:

Learn how and when to use an SQL Merge statement

Speakers

Mike Zaringhalam

Developer, PC Richard & Son

Have you ever wanted to meet someone who started Hawaiian Shirt Fridays at their work place?
If the answer is 'Yes!', then feel free to reach out with any questions you have regarding Hawaiian shirts... Or IBM i related topics.
My main focuses are RDi, DB2, Modernization, and D... Read More →

Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Studio 3-4

Database, Database, Programming: General

5:05pm CDT

Make RUNSQLSTM Even Better Using CL Commands

Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT

Balcony L

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The RUNSQLSTM command lets you run multiple SQL statements in a single call, like a script. You can do even more now by calling CL commands directly. See how this can expand your options.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to use the RUNSQLSTM command in CL programs 2. Learn how to call CL commands inside RUNSQLSTM scripts 3. Learn how to handle errors raised when using RUNSQLSTM

Speakers

Vern Hamberg

Senior iSeries Developer, OneMain Financial

Vern has worked on IBM midrange systems for over 35 years, beginning with the System/38 and AS/400. At present he is a Senior iSeries Developer at OneMain Financial. He serves on the Strategic Education Team (SET) of COMMON and is one of the SMEs for Db2. He is also honored to have... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Balcony L

Database, Programming: General

COMMON POWERUp 2026

5:05pm CDT

Mike Zaringhalam

5:05pm CDT

Vern Hamberg

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