COMMON POWERUp 2026: Full Schedule

Unlock the Power of IBM i at POWERUp 2026!

Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for POWERUp 2026, the premier conference for IBM i professionals. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting your IBM i journey, this event offers unparalleled education, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from industry leaders, explore the latest innovations, and connect with a thriving community that shares your passion for IBM i. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your skills, and power up your career!

5:05pm CDT

Build a secure Wordpress site on your IBM i in 20 minutes or less

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

Studio 7-8

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Sometimes all you need is a simple CMS to host information for internal and/or external users. You don't want to spend hours getting there...Wordpress is a popular open source CMS that has both fans and critics but is highly useful when a quick and dirty solution is needed to get some content on the web. This session walks through the installation and setup process for the HTTP server on IBM i and leverages DCM to secure the site. Easy Peasy.

Learning Objectives:

1) How to install WordPress on IBM i 2) How to configure HTTP server to serve the site 3) How to use DCM to create a certificate to secure your site.

Speakers

Pete Helgren

Owner/Consultant, Value Added Software

Pete is a developer with broad experience across multiple languages and platforms, including over 30 years of system 3X/AS400/iSeries/IBM i experience. He holds certifications as a GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester, GIAC Secure Software Programmer-Java, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner... Read More →

Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Studio 7-8

Frameworks, Database, Middleware, Programming: General

COMMON POWERUp 2026

5:05pm CDT

Pete Helgren

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