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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!
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Monday, April 27
 

10:00am CDT

DS8000 Enterprise Storage Product Overview
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Galerie 5
Evaluation Survey
This session provides a focused overview of the DS8000 Enterprise storage server and dives into details of the recently released functionality.  Attendees will gain practical insight into how these updates improve security, performance, and operational efficiency.
Speakers
avatar for Clint Hardy

Clint Hardy

Senior Technical Staff Member, DS8000 Storage Architecture and Development, IBM
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Galerie 5
  Systems Management

10:00am CDT

IBM i Licensing 101
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Galerie 4
Evaluation Survey
Understanding IBM i licensing doesn't have to be complicated. In this session, the IBM i Product Management Team will break down key concepts, terms, and definitions to help you navigate IBM i licensing with confidence. We will clarify topics such as license transfers, Group SWMA, and the differences between non-expiring and subscription licenses. You will also hear answers to the most common questions received from clients throughout the year. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how IBM i licensing works and how to make informed decisions for their environment.

Learning Objectives:

•Understand key IBM i licensing concepts •Differentiate IBM i licensing types and entitlements •Navigate common IBM i licensing scenarios confidently
Speakers
avatar for Brandon Pederson

Brandon Pederson

IBM i and Power Product Marketing Manager, IBM

Brandon Pederson is the Product Marketing Manager for IBM i and Modernization within the IBM Power business. Prior to this role, Brandon was Content Marketing Manager for IBM WebSphere and Content and Community Manager for IBM Power. He has a degree in Marketing from Concordia Uni... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Galerie 4
  Systems Management, IT Leadership & Management, IT Strategy, Systems Management

10:00am CDT

IBMi Myth busters: Transforming Bad Habits in Best
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Galerie 1
Evaluation Survey
Best Practices is all about meeting IBM system compliance to achieve optimal results. Don’t let old myths or newly formed bad habits be the difference between success or a failure in service delivery. This session will examine V7R4/R5 System configurations, BRMS Backups, Disaster Recovery, and Security Management. Examine assumptions, technical gaps, blunders, and recommendations. Hear actual lessons learned so you do not make the same IBM i assumptions others have made. IT is not a game of chance.

Learning Objectives:

1. Distinguish between outdated IBM i practices and modern, compliant configurations. 2. Learn proven methods to optimize BRMS backups, DR routines, and system security. 3. Apply real-world lessons to improve performance, reliability, and audit readiness.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Dolewski

Richard Dolewski

VP, Hybrid Enterprise Solutions, Lightedge
avatar for Josh Patterson

Josh Patterson

Sr. Solutions Architect, Lightedge
Josh is a Senior Solutions Architect and IBM Champion at Lightedge, focused on modernizing enterprise cloud solutions for IBM Power platforms.  Subject matter expertise in designing resilient, cost-effective hybrid-cloud strategies and high-availability architectures that align technology... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Galerie 1
  Systems Management, Systems Management

10:00am CDT

Introduction to the Navigator for i Performance Tasks
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Balcony M-N
Evaluation Survey
Navigator for i has a rich set of tools to help you understand the performance of your IBM i. This session will review these performance tasks; from traditional performance management tasks, to System Monitors for real-time monitoring, the Performance Data Investigator to understand your performance signature, and Graph History for long-term trending. Attend this session to learn about these features and how to use them.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the various tasks in Navigator for i to understand the performance characteristics of your system. Learn about Custom Charts, System Monitors, the Performance Data Investigator, and Graph History.
Speakers
avatar for Dawn May

Dawn May

Owner, Dawn May Consulting, LLC
Dawn has been involved with COMMON for over 20 years and has been a consistent volunteer since 2008. She's been a member of the strategic education team, a subject matter expert, and a speaker. As Immediate Past President of COMMON, she's focused on leading COMMON as the industry... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Balcony M-N
  Systems Management, Systems Management

11:15am CDT

An Overview of IBM i Migrate While Active
Monday April 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Studio 9-10
Evaluation Survey
IBM i Migrate While Active makes it easy to transition between systems and platforms with minimal service disruption, supporting seamless migrations to new hardware, private cloud environments, or public cloud infrastructure. In this session, you'll get a comprehensive overview of IBM's latest release of Migrate While Active. Discover how this solution enables near-zero downtime migrations, and explore real-world use cases and success stories.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the functionality of IBM i Migrate While Active, including how it enables near-zero downtime migrations across systems, platforms, and cloud environments. 2. Identify key prerequisites, planning steps, and best practices for executing a successful migration using Migrate While Active, whether moving to new hardware, private cloud, or public cloud. 3. Analyze real-world use cases and success stories to gain practical insights into how organizations have leveraged Migrate While Active to modernize their infrastructure while maintaining business continuity.
Speakers
avatar for Shauna Rollings

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM
Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →
avatar for Ann Wilkerson

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
Monday April 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Studio 9-10
  Systems Management

11:15am CDT

BRMS First Steps
Monday April 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Studio 3-4
Evaluation Survey
This session will run through the installation, configuration, implementation, and some of the landmines in most BRMS installations. You can install and be up and running with a simple back up plan (most likely what you do now) in less than a day. Both BR2's GUI and BR1 configuration will be covered.

Learning Objectives:

1.Know how to install and maintain BRMS in a production environment 2. Know what advanced options are available and when to use them 3. Understand the differences between versions and how to work with both
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Jacob

Sarah Jacob

VP of Customer Experience, Agile Technology Architects
Sarah Jacob is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Agile Technology Architects. She is a Subject Matter Expert in Power Systems Administration and a volunteer for COMMON. Sarah specializes in Backup and Recovery planning and recovery testing. Additionally, she acts as primary... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Studio 3-4
  Systems Management, High Availability Resilience

11:15am CDT

What you need to Know to Successfully Upgrade to IBM i 7.6 or 7.5
Monday April 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Galerie 4
Evaluation Survey
When upgrading to IBM I, the planning stage requires more effort than the actual upgrade. Once the planning is complete, the upgrade itself is simple. We will discuss at length the planning tips, prerequisites, and all preparation. Plus the post-installation requirements. Everything you need to know to do a successful upgrade. Your upgrade is not fully complete until this final step is done.

Learning Objectives:

What you need to check for when preparing your system for an upgrade. Also, identify the required PTFs before the upgrade to avoid problems, and ensure completion of the necessary steps for a successful upgrade.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Galerie 4
  Systems Management, Systems Management

3:15pm CDT

IBM i 7.6 and the latest TRs by the Architects
Monday April 27, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Balcony M-N
Evaluation Survey
The IBM i development team has just delivered a brand new release - IBM i 7.6 along with several Technology Refreshes. These deliveries are just full of new enhancements targeted to help your business applications run more securely. In this session, Scott and Tim will detail a number of the new enhancements, helping you understand what's new and be ready to target the sessions throughout the conference that provide a deeper dive. Many of you wait to upgrade, we are going to show you why IBM i 7.6 may be the release to break that trend!!! Attend this session to see the must-have technologies for your IBM i.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about 7.6 and the features deliver in the Technology Refreshes
Speakers
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.
Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA
Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Balcony M-N
  Systems Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Client Connectivity, Database, Programming: General, Security, Systems Management, Technologies Integrated with IBM i

3:15pm CDT

I’m Interested in Deploying IBM Db2 Mirror for i … Now What?
Monday April 27, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Galerie 2
Evaluation Survey
The IBM Db2 Mirror for i product provides synchronous replication of Db2 for i, which makes your database highly available between two nodes. Having a highly available database allows you to deploy applications in such a way that there is zero downtime required to do system maintenance that has traditionally been disruptive. In this session, you will learn about some of the considerations and planning that must be done before deploying Db2 Mirror.

Learning Objectives:
- You will learn about the types of objects that can be replicated by Db2 Mirror and about tools available to you to begin analyzing the object types used by your existing applications.
- You will learn about active-active and active-passive application topologies that work well in a Db2 Mirror environment.
- You will learn about the hardware and software required for deploying Db2 Mirror.
Speakers
avatar for Shauna Rollings

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM
Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Galerie 2
  Systems Management

4:30pm CDT

20 Tips in 20 Minutes
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Studio 7-8
Evaluation Survey
On many IBM i systems, there are a number of configuration settings that are not optimal for today's environment. Whether it be system values, job descriptions, memory pools, many shops have configuration settings at the system's shipped default value, or settings that were done years ago and need to be revisited. This session is a fast-paced session going over 20 configuration tips in 20 minutes.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about common configuration settings that can be changed to optimize your IBM i.
Speakers
avatar for Dawn May

Dawn May

Owner, Dawn May Consulting, LLC
Dawn has been involved with COMMON for over 20 years and has been a consistent volunteer since 2008. She's been a member of the strategic education team, a subject matter expert, and a speaker. As Immediate Past President of COMMON, she's focused on leading COMMON as the industry... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Studio 7-8
  Systems Management, Systems Management

4:30pm CDT

Best Practices for Collecting IBM i Performance Data
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 5
Evaluation Survey
IBM i performance data collection using Collection Services is enabled by default, but you may still be using default configuration settings. In this session, you will learn why you may want to adjust the Collection Services configuration settings for your performance analysis or trending needs.
Learning objectives:
1. How to use Navigator for i to configure Collection Services 
2. Recommendations for changing default configuration settings
Speakers
avatar for Shauna Rollings

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM
Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 5
  Systems Management

4:30pm CDT

Demo of IBM i ACS Multi System Capabilities
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 4
Evaluation Survey
IBM i ACS has several capabilities that are targeted for users who interact with multiple systems.  Join Wayne Bowers, IBM Support Team Lead, as he presents a quick, live demo over viewing these capabilities
Speakers
avatar for Wayne Bowers

Wayne Bowers

IBM i Global Support, IBM
Wayne Bowers has been with IBM since 1997, where he works with the IBM i Global Support Center in Rochester MN. He is an Advisory Software Engineer specializing in the support of the IBM i Access (aka Client Access) products, Console, the TCP Telnet communications server, and the... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 4
  Systems Management

4:30pm CDT

Why is my disk filling?
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Balcony K
Evaluation Survey
The threat of DASD filling is real and can bring a system down. Learn common threats to good disk management and and how to respond.

Learning Objectives:

What happens when DASD runs out What can you do when this happens What to do after the immediate threat is gone
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Carey

Jeff Carey

Midrange Engineer III - IBM i, Lightedge
Jeff Carey is an IBM i professional with over 30 years of experience on the platform, specializing in system administration. He currently is a Midrange Engineer for Lightedge, a company providing managed services for IBM i, VMware, Nutanix, AIX, AWS and Azure. He is on the Board of... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Balcony K
  Systems Management, Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

Navigating IBM i Performance Guides: What to Use When
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Galerie 6
Evaluation Survey
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.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Barsness

Eric Barsness

Global Resiliency Practice Leader, IBM
Eric Barsness is theGlobal Resiliency Practice Leader for IBM i in Expert Labs and an IBM Master Inventor. Eric specializes in IBM i resiliency, performance and scalability and has led various IBM i performance teams for most of his career. Eric has been improving customer's IBM i... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Galerie 6
  Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

SQL Services save the day at Heartland Co-op
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Galerie 5
Evaluation Survey
By now, many of us are familiar with IBM SQL Services and how they can super-charge system management tasks.  But have you thought about how these powerful tools can be used in business applications?  This case study will take you through how SQL services were used to make a business-critical application at Heartland Co-op available 24/7 while allowing an important nightly batch process to run uninterrupted.  
Speakers
avatar for Todd Stewart

Todd Stewart

Application Architect, Heartland Co-op
Todd has worked in IBM midrange computing since 1989, developing applications from the System/34 to IBM i on Power. He has held roles including Developer, Analyst, Project Lead, Solutions Delivery Manager, and Application Development Director in the retail, and bonding/insurance industries... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Galerie 5
  Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

What is SYSTOOLS and How Can You Leverage it?
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Studio 9-10
Evaluation Survey
Db2 for i provides useful tools and examples in the SYSTOOLS schema. 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! https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.6?topic=optimization-systools

Learning Objectives:

1) Understand what SYSTOOLS-based tools exist 2) Learn the basics of how to use these tools 3) Hear what others are already doing with these amazing tools 4) Interact with the IBM architect responsible for SYSTOOLS
Speakers
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.
Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Studio 9-10
  Systems Management, Database, Integrated File System (IFS), Security, Storage Technologies, Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

When Job Tables Attack!
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Balcony K
Evaluation Survey
There are very few issues that can threaten the stability of an IBM i LPAR, but one of them is filling of the system job tables. Circumstances can make this happen quickly even though you may not see it very often if at all! Even if you have seen the dreaded job table message, it may have been so long ago you don't recall what to do. Time may be of the essence when taking corrective action, so knowing what is happening and how to fix it can be critical. Protect your system and be able to thwart this threat before it becomes truly dangerous.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the tell tale messages that indicate impending job table doom. Learn what job tales are and why they can fill. Learn how to act fast to stop the danger.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Carey

Jeff Carey

Midrange Engineer III - IBM i, Lightedge
Jeff Carey is an IBM i professional with over 30 years of experience on the platform, specializing in system administration. He currently is a Midrange Engineer for Lightedge, a company providing managed services for IBM i, VMware, Nutanix, AIX, AWS and Azure. He is on the Board of... Read More →
Monday April 27, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Balcony K
  Systems Management, Systems Management
 
Tuesday, April 28
 

8:00am CDT

Navigator for i, The tools within!
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 5
Evaluation Survey
As an IBM i administrator you’ve either used Navigator for I, or you’re living under an AS/400! While you’re getting this done though, you’ve likely missed many of the capabilities built into Navigator to make your job easier and a better fit for your specific needs and environment. In this session, Tim and Larry will go beyond the basic capabilities of Navigator and show you the buttons and the options and capabilities that are built into Navigator for I that turbocharge the capabilities of Navigator for i. Come for the Ooh’s and the Ah’s !!

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to be more effective when utilizing Nav4i.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Principal IBM Power Systems Architect, Service Express
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982.After 2 years working with early PCs and servers her began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36 He moved to AS/400 at its introduction In 1988. Early in his career he was a developer, then migrated to networking, system design, upgrades and general systems... Read More →
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA
Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 5
  Systems Management, Programmer Tools, Systems Management

9:15am CDT

BRMS Beyond the Basics
Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony L
Evaluation Survey
This session will discuss some of the advanced topics in using BRMS for your back up and recovery. Featured topics will be tape and library management, BRMS Networking, control group and list controls, BRMS Policies and how they affect the overall operation of BRMS, and using SQL to manage BRMS. Recovering from a BRMS back up can be extremely easy, but it can also present some opportunities for trouble. This session will discuss some of the landmines in a BRMS recovery and how to avoid them. Both BR2 GUI and BR1 controls will be demonstrated.

Learning Objectives:

1. Ultilize control groups and lists to fully customize BRMS backups 2. Set up and manage BRMS Networking 3. Learn how to make a BRMS recovery simple and as easy as possible 4. Using SQL services to manage BRMS and reports
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Jacob

Sarah Jacob

VP of Customer Experience, Agile Technology Architects
Sarah Jacob is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Agile Technology Architects. She is a Subject Matter Expert in Power Systems Administration and a volunteer for COMMON. Sarah specializes in Backup and Recovery planning and recovery testing. Additionally, she acts as primary... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony L
  Systems Management, High Availability Resilience

9:15am CDT

The IBM i Benefits of “Instant Disk Copy” and the Differences Between ‘FlashCopy’ and ‘Snapshots’ External Storage Features Explained
Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Galerie 1
Evaluation Survey
All IBM external storage units can perform “instant copy” of all the disks of your IBM i LPAR.
Historically made using the ‘FlashCopy’ technology, these “instant copies” are now possible with a new method called ‘Snapshot’ or ‘Policy based FlashCopy’.
Discover the differences and how to use those two technologies to simplify and secure operations on your IBM i partitions:
  • To create easily manually a copy of your prod to test a change on it (or create a backup copy before a version change)
  • To perform daily several planned “instant copy” to create regular protection against ransomware or data corruption
  • To reduce, using IBM i commands, the backup window to less than 2 minutes
  • To refresh nearly instantly your test/acceptance/preprod environment
 
See how to use and automate this capability with the powerful product “Flash for i”

Speakers
avatar for Pascal Ruckebusch

Pascal Ruckebusch

Président, Technical Director, M81
Pascal Ruckebusch adopted IBM i at the exact beginning of AS/400, three decades ago, and never left it … Pascal's experience on IBM i covers system and application development, training and operations. Twice CTO of 2 major IBM business partners in France, his technical skills and... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Galerie 1
  Systems Management

9:15am CDT

Understanding Various Parts of the Save Process
Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony I-J
Evaluation Survey
Understand the different ways to save your system, such as using BRMS, Flashcopy, or traditional native commands. Along the way, tips will be given on best practices and ensuring you have what it takes to recover. Your recovery is only as good as your backup, lets make sure you are backing up the right stuff.

Learning Objectives:

1) The various Save commands 2) Restricted state and your console 3) What makes up a full System Save 4) Tape libraries pros and cons. 5) What is Flashcopy and what are its requirements.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony I-J
  Systems Management, Systems Management

10:45am CDT

Case Study on Subsystem Configuration for HTTP Server instances and QSQSRVR Server Jobs
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 1
Evaluation Survey
As applications are modernized, it is common to move from green screen interfaces to browser-based applications. In many cases, the associated HTTP server runs on the IBM i in the QHTTPSVR subsystem. These web applications access the database, perhaps directly, but also by using SQL CLI, which results in the database access running in an QSQSRVR jobs in the QSYSWRK subsystem. As environments become more complex, one may see several web instances using a large number of QSQSRVR jobs. This default configuration can make it difficult to understand system resources used by the application, as well as related challenges in troubleshooting problems. This session is a case study of using subsystems to isolate web applications to their own subsystem; the HTTP server instance and related QSQSRVR jobs running in the same subsystem.

Learning Objectives:

In this session you will learn how to: - Configure HTTP instances to run in their own subsystem - Set up the system so QSQSRVR jobs run in the subsystem of the requester - How to use the Performance Data Investigator to review performance by subsystem after the configuration changes are made
Speakers
avatar for Dawn May

Dawn May

Owner, Dawn May Consulting, LLC
Dawn has been involved with COMMON for over 20 years and has been a consistent volunteer since 2008. She's been a member of the strategic education team, a subject matter expert, and a speaker. As Immediate Past President of COMMON, she's focused on leading COMMON as the industry... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Neill

Matthew Neill

DB2 for i Database Engineer, Guild Mortgage
35+ years across IBM i application development, database engineering, modernization, and application integrations.
Expertise in Db2 for i SQL, SQL/PL, Modern ILE RPG AppDev, Service Programs, and IBM iDoctor performance tuning.
Enjoys mentoring teams, teaching modernization pra... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 1
  Systems Management, Systems Management

10:45am CDT

Compliance and Security on i - Automation is the Key
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Studio 7-8
Evaluation Survey
 As digital threats evolve and regulatory pressures intensify, organizations running IBM i must adopt proactive, real-time strategies to safeguard their systems and ensure compliance. This session explores the cutting-edge technologies and practical techniques that enable continuous cybersecurity monitoring and enforcement on IBM i platforms.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into building a resilient IBM i security posture, reducing audit fatigue, and aligning IT operations with business risk management goals. Whether you're a security architect, compliance officer, or IBM i administrator, this session will equip you with the knowledge to modernize your approach to cybersecurity and compliance.

Learning Objectives: We'll dive into:
- Real-time threat detection and response using native IBM i capabilities and integrated endpoint protection solutions.
- Automated compliance enforcement and drift checking, aligned with frameworks like CIS and PCIv4.
- Visibility and accountability in support of internal or external auditing.
- Integration of authentication options such as Single Sign On (SSO) with corporate identity providers.
- Modern tooling such as the IBM PowerSC product to help enable automation, monitoring, and integration.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Hill

Tim Hill

Distinguished Engineer, Rocket Software
Tim Hill is a Distinguished Engineer and VP of Engineering at Rocket Software.  He’s responsible for security, cloud, and AI/ML products on Power and Z.  Technology areas of personal focus include model-based reasoning, deep learning, complex event correlation, network management... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Studio 7-8
  Systems Management

10:45am CDT

Hidden Gems of IBM i
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Balcony M-N
Evaluation Survey
Every few months the IBM i development team delivers new updates and features across the operating system. Keeping track and actually using these changes can be a difficult task at best. This session is the favorite new enhancements from a team of IBM i developers. You get to hear each of our favorite updates to the OS that have been delivered over the past bit. This session is new every time, often lots of fun and for sure there is something for everyone.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the many new features of IBM i
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM
Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.
avatar for Justin Nelson

Justin Nelson

Advisory Software Engineer, IBM
Justin Nelson is a software developer within IBM i development. He has worked on the IBM i since joining IBM in 2015. He is a member of the integrated file system & servers (IFS) team and specializes in the Network Client File System (QNTC), host servers, and Network Authentication... Read More →
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.
Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
avatar for Ann Wilkerson

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
avatar for Sanjula Ganepola

Sanjula Ganepola

Software Developer - IBM i App Dev & AI Toolchain, IBM
Sanjula Ganepola is a Software Developer at IBM working on IBM i application development tools. As an open-source advocate, he is an active contributor and maintainer of several Visual Studio Code extensions including IBM i Project Explorer, Code for IBM i, IBM i Testing, Source Orbit... Read More →
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA
Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Balcony M-N
  Systems Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Database, Programming: General, Security, Systems Management

3:15pm CDT

Can your IBM i Recover from a disaster
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Balcony I-J
Evaluation Survey
Do you have what you need to recover from a disaster? It is too late to know if you have good backups when a disaster happens. Lets identify various types of disasters, how we store our backups, and what is needed for a recovery. We will start with the save, discuss the people you need, and where and how your recovery will occur. There are more things to a recovery than just your tapes.

Learning Objectives:

1) Understand what is required for a recovery 2) Know who is need to recover your system, where will we do the recovery, and what did you actually save. 3) items you should have in your recovery plan.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Balcony I-J
  Systems Management, Systems Management

4:30pm CDT

Call Home Automation: Enablement, Enhancements, and Improvements
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 1
Evaluation Survey
Call Home Automation is changing the way IBM systems detect and respond to issues, cutting down manual work and speeding up resolution. In this session, we will walk through what Call Home is, how the automation works behind the scenes, and how recent enhancements create an improved customer experience by improving accuracy, efficiency, and overall system reliability.

We will cover how these updates reduce noise, prevent duplicate actions, and get the right information where it needs to go faster. Whether you have are looking to have Call Home enabled or are looking to get more out of your current setup, you will walk away with practical takeaways you can leverage immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Cummings

Jeff Cummings

IBM Global Power Call Home Lead, IBM
Jeff Cummings joined IBM in 2021. He is currently the IBM Global Power Call Home Lead, responsible for driving automation strategy and enhancing support operations across IBM Power Systems worldwide. He leads initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve response times, and deliver... Read More →
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Karyn Corneli

STSM Product Engineering IBM Power Systems (HMC), IBM
With nearly three decades of technical leadership at IBM,  Karyn specializes in the HMC product line. Her career spans from support center operations to Product Engineering, giving her a unique perspective of the platform.  She transforms real-world client challenges into product... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 1
  Systems Management

4:30pm CDT

Case Study on the Use of QSYS2.Active_Job_Info
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Balcony M-N
Evaluation Survey
QSYS2.Active_Job_Info is an easy interface to access information about jobs. But it can have significant overhead if used incorrectly or too often. This session reviews an example of over-use of this service, providing examples of the overhead of frequent invocations, along with the performance results of eliminating this excessive use.

Learning Objectives:

In this session, you will gain insight into the overhead of using QSYS2.Active_Job_Info. This session will also cover alternative solutions to getting similar information in a more efficient manner.
Speakers
avatar for Dawn May

Dawn May

Owner, Dawn May Consulting, LLC
Dawn has been involved with COMMON for over 20 years and has been a consistent volunteer since 2008. She's been a member of the strategic education team, a subject matter expert, and a speaker. As Immediate Past President of COMMON, she's focused on leading COMMON as the industry... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Neill

Matthew Neill

DB2 for i Database Engineer, Guild Mortgage
35+ years across IBM i application development, database engineering, modernization, and application integrations.
Expertise in Db2 for i SQL, SQL/PL, Modern ILE RPG AppDev, Service Programs, and IBM iDoctor performance tuning.
Enjoys mentoring teams, teaching modernization pra... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Balcony M-N
  Systems Management, Systems Management

4:30pm CDT

License Management with Navigator for i
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 5
Evaluation Survey
With the transition from perpetual to subscription-based licensing, system administrators must stay informed about license expiration dates. Navigator for i has introduced several interface enhancements that make it easier to identify when operating system and other licenses are nearing expiration. In this session, we’ll showcase these improvements through a live demo, helping you stay ahead of license management challenges.

Learning Objectives:

`- Understand the impact of subscription-based licensing on IBM i systems and the importance of monitoring license expiration - Explore the Navigator for i interface enhancements that help identify and manage expiring licenses
Speakers
avatar for Ann Wilkerson

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Galerie 5
  Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

BRMS Recoveries
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Galerie 2
Evaluation Survey
There's so much to cover in BRMS when setting up the backups that discussing recoveries sometimes gets lost. In this 20 minute session we will focus solely on the recovery process for both full system and single item recoveries. A few tips and tricks for making sure that you are able to recover exactly what you need when you need.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn the steps to a full system recovery 2. Learn to recover single objects and IFS files 3. Take home a few tricks to make sure you are able to recover what you need
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Jacob

Sarah Jacob

VP of Customer Experience, Agile Technology Architects
Sarah Jacob is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Agile Technology Architects. She is a Subject Matter Expert in Power Systems Administration and a volunteer for COMMON. Sarah specializes in Backup and Recovery planning and recovery testing. Additionally, she acts as primary... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Galerie 2
  Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

Modernizing IBM i Backups with IBM Cloud Storage Solutions for i
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Balcony I-J
Evaluation Survey
Move on from tape drives, cartridges, and courier services. In this session, you'll learn how Cloud Storage Solutions (ICC) can securely back up your IBM i systems to the cloud—simplifying your backup process and reducing reliance on legacy infrastructure. If you're already in PowerVS, then cloud storage isn't just convenient—it’s essential. We'll walk through how to use Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) with ICC to transfer virtual save media to and from the cloud. You'll also see how ICC can support your hybrid strategy, whether you're bridging on-prem and cloud environments or looking for a reliable way to move data to the cloud.
Speakers
avatar for Hrithik Govardhan

Hrithik Govardhan

IBM Champion & Software Lead, Rocket Software
Long time Rocketeer working in the Security/MFA/Cloud spaces on Power and Z. Ask me anything about MFA and SSO on Z and i!
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Balcony I-J
  Systems Management

5:05pm CDT

Using System Monitors in Navigator for i
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Studio 9-10
Evaluation Survey
Learn how to create and work with System Monitors in IBM Navigator for i. Also learn how to use the Performance Data Investigator (PDI) visualization tool to view System Monitor data.

Learning Objectives:
1. How to create a System Monitor
2. How to view system monitor data
Speakers
avatar for Shauna Rollings

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM
Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:05pm - 5:25pm CDT
Studio 9-10
  Systems Management
 
Wednesday, April 29
 

8:00am CDT

A Journey to the Truth....with AI and Ansible!
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Studio 3-4
Evaluation Survey
Sometimes, the answer to a tricky problem is right in front of you - you just have to know where to look. That’s what the team at PC Richard & Son discovered while rolling out our next-generation POS solution to our fleet of IBM i systems using Ansible. Everything was going well until we hit a hardware issue on one IBM Power Server. Fixing that single machine was easy, but figuring out if the same issue was quietly lurking on other servers? That was the real challenge. Join us for a real-world case study on how we used Ansible and AI in creative ways to find and fix hidden problems before they caused major headaches. We’ll share what we learned, how AI helped us work smarter, and how you can apply these lessons to your own environment.

Learning Objectives:

`- How a simple hardware failure led to a bigger discovery. - How Ansible can be used for more than just automation. - Tips for leveraging AI in solving problems. - Ways to spot hidden issues before they become big problems. - Practical tips to make your infrastructure more reliable.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Wolk

Steven Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son
Steven Wolk is the CTO for PC Richard & Son. Founded in 1909, PC Richard is a family owned and operated chain of over 65 appliance, electronics, and mattress superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Steve's deep background in retail began on the sales floor while in college... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Studio 3-4
  Systems Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Programmer Tools, Storage Technologies, Systems Management, Technologies Integrated with IBM i

8:00am CDT

Using Performance Data Investigator in IBM Navigator for i
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 4
Evaluation Survey
In this session, you will hear about visualizing performance data using Performance Data Investigator (PDI) in IBM Navigator for i. While I demonstrate some of the key features, you will be learning the basics of how to use Performance Data Investigator (PDI) to perform performance analysis and view performance trends over time.

Topic teasers: collection services, graph history, export, stacking, tabs, breadcrumbs, multiples, custom

Learning Objectives:
1. How to use Performance Data Investigator to perform performance analysis
2. How to use the Graph History feature of Performance Data Investigator to view performance trends over time.
Speakers
avatar for Shauna Rollings

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM
Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 4
  Systems Management

8:00am CDT

Managing the startup and shutdown of IBM i
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony K
Evaluation Survey
In days gone by the IBM supplied program QSTRUP combined with a couple options on CHGIPLA was good enough for most IBM i shops. It started what seemed to be needed and anything else we stumbled through after each IPL. When it was time to shut down a PWRDWNSYS or ENDSBS command took down whatever was running. We were happy. Today though we often see dozens of subsytems running many web servers, other needed batch jobs and services. We see monitors and queue processing jobs and many writers. For security purposes we should be starting only the TCP servers that we need, not all of them. Likely we should not start IPV6 and start things in sequence as well. Further considerations may be needed in an HA environment. These include not starting jobs until iASPS are available and starting different IP interfaces and services depending on production or backup mode of the server. We may want to handle special startup modes while doing PTFs, backups or other system maintenance. In this session we will work with customizing that startup. We'll discuss staring PASE jobs with QSH, web server jobs and more. Finally we will also work with sequencing the shutdown of the system. As part of this we'll discuss some simple ways to know what needs to be shut down and smoothly handling that.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to control which startup program will run on your IBM i. 2. Examine the various servers to start and how to control them. 3. Learn options for starting different services. 4. Consider ways to control the startup of your server in different operating modes. 5. Understanding an orderly shutdown of your IBM i server.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Principal IBM Power Systems Architect, Service Express
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982.After 2 years working with early PCs and servers her began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36 He moved to AS/400 at its introduction In 1988. Early in his career he was a developer, then migrated to networking, system design, upgrades and general systems... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony K
  Systems Management, High Availability Resilience, Networking, Security, Systems Management, Virtualization

9:15am CDT

Basics of System Adminstration for Programmers
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Galerie 3
Evaluation Survey
Are you a programmer now responsible for administrating your IBM I system? Would you happen to know what you need to manage the system successfully? What commands do I need to know? This session will cover the basics of System Administration that you need to know to manage your IBM i. You can learn what you need to know to do your system's daily care and feeding.

Learning Objectives:
1.) Understand how to check your system messages to know everything is ok.
2.) Make sure that you are saving the right stuff.
3.) Basics of security
4.) What are PTFs, and how to manage PTFs
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Galerie 3
  Systems Management

10:45am CDT

Farewell Tape…  Long Live Tape!
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 1
Evaluation Survey
This session will take in a brief review of the history of magnetic media on the IBM i, along with some of the issues along the way.  It will offer a wider variety of options available to backup/archive data from the IBM I today, with a look at techniques that have become more prevalent (and feasible) in current implementations.  Attendees will get information that may provide more possibilities for their own environments than they knew were available.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Brown

Aaron Brown

Sr. Solutions Architect, ProActive Solutions Inc.
Aaron Brown is a Sr. Solutions Architect with ProActive Solutions, Inc, an IBM Business Partner based in Mission, Kansas.  

Aaron left a career in retail management to take a computer operator job on some system called an "AS/400" nearly 30 years ago. Over those 30 years, he has been able to work with some very large implementations (and some smaller implementations) of IBM i - giving him a broad scope... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 1
  Systems Management

10:45am CDT

IBM i Performance Data Collectors
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 6
Evaluation Survey
The IBM i operating system has several different tools to collect data for performance analysis. In this session, you will learn when and how to use the following tools: Collection Services, Job Watcher, Disk Watcher, and Performance Explorer.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn which tool is the right tool to use in different scenarios.
2. Learn how to run each tool and use visualization tools to analyze the performance data collected.
Speakers
avatar for Shauna Rollings

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM
Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 6
  Systems Management

10:45am CDT

Modern Offsite Data Protection for IBM i: Reducing Risk Without Adding Complexity
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 4
Evaluation Survey
Many IBM i environments still rely on tape vaulting or backup-only second sites for offsite protection, approaches that struggle to meet today’s recovery, security, and audit requirements. These models introduce operational overhead, slow restores, and increased exposure to ransomware and data integrity issues. This session examines what effective offsite data protection for IBM i should look like today, with a focus on recoverability, immutability, and operational efficiency. We’ll review where traditional offsite strategies commonly fail and clarify the practical differences between replication, backup copies, and offsite recovery data. Attendees will be introduced to a modern, fully managed offsite copy approach designed specifically for IBM Power environments. The solution integrates with existing IBM i backup tools, supports immutable retention, and delivers predictable restore performance, without adding infrastructure or changing day-to-day operations.

Session takeaway:
Attendees will leave with a clear framework for evaluating offsite data protection options for IBM i and identifying approaches that improve recovery confidence while reducing operational burden.
Speakers
avatar for Dale Hoffman

Dale Hoffman

VP of Product, FalconStor

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 4
  Systems Management

3:45pm CDT

A Live Demo of Navigator for i
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Studio 3-4
Evaluation Survey
IBM Navigator for i continues to evolve with ongoing enhancements and new features. Whether you're a long-time user or just getting started, this session offers a live demo of the latest capabilities Navigator for i has to offer. Discover how these updates can improve your system management experience and streamline daily operations.

Learning Objectives:

`- Explore the newest features and improvements in IBM Navigator for i - Learn how to apply these enhancements to optimize system administration tasks
Speakers
avatar for Ann Wilkerson

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Studio 3-4
  Systems Management

3:45pm CDT

AI Agents for IBM i System Administration
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Balcony I-J
Evaluation Survey
Discover how AI agents can transform your daily system administration workflows on IBM i. This session introduces practical approaches to building agents that automate routine tasks, monitor system health, and respond to operational issues—all while leveraging the IBM i MCP server for seamless integration. You'll learn how to create both individual agents for specific tasks and orchestrated teams of agents that collaborate to solve complex administrative challenges. Through real-world examples, we'll demonstrate agents handling everything from performance monitoring and job scheduling to capacity planning and automated troubleshooting. Whether you're analyzing system logs, or optimizing Db2 for i performance, you'll leave with actionable knowledge to implement AI-powered automation in your own environment. This session is designed for system administrators who want to enhance their productivity without becoming AI experts, focusing on practical implementations using open-source tools and the official IBM i MCP server.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the architecture and capabilities of AI agents specifically designed for IBM i system administration, including how agents interact with IBM i APIs, CL commands, and Db2 for i through the MCP server interface. Implement individual AI agents for common administrative tasks such as system monitoring, job queue management, and performance analysis using practical patterns and best practices. Design multi-agent teams that collaborate to handle complex workflows, including how agents communicate, share context, and coordinate actions across different administrative domains. Evaluate appropriate use cases for AI agent automation in your environment, distinguishing between tasks best suited for agent-based solutions versus traditional scripting approaches. Deploy AI agents using the IBM i MCP server framework, including configuration, security considerations, and integration with existing system management tools and processes.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Shedivy

Adam Shedivy

Software Developer, IBM
Adam is a software Developer working on Agentic AI solutions for IBM i
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Balcony I-J
  Systems Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Database, Systems Management

3:45pm CDT

Daily Care and Feeding of IBM i.
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Balcony K
Evaluation Survey
IBM i and IBM Power Servers combine to deliver a fabulously reliable environment. The operating system has rich work management capability and strong error reporting. Despite that you shouldn't ignore it or you will eventually find yourself dealing with something serious. In this session we'll cover the things you need to watch and understand allowing you to deal with them before they become serious issues.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn where to look and what to look for to know how your system is running. 2. Learn what to configure for automatic reporting of errors and problem. 3. Learn the points at which you need to begin to apply effort well before issues occur. 4. Be able to tell management: "Yes our IBM i is running well!"
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Principal IBM Power Systems Architect, Service Express
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982.After 2 years working with early PCs and servers her began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36 He moved to AS/400 at its introduction In 1988. Early in his career he was a developer, then migrated to networking, system design, upgrades and general systems... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Balcony K
  Systems Management, Systems Management

3:45pm CDT

IBM i Performance Data Management: Best Practices
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Balcony L
Evaluation Survey
Effective performance data management is essential for maintaining a healthy and responsive IBM i environment. In this session we will cover best practices for configuring and using IBM i performance data collectors—including Collection Services, Job Watcher, and SQL collectors—balancing proper data collection with efficient use of storage. Attendees will learn how to set up data collection according to IBM-recommended guidelines, determine appropriate data retention policies, and choose storage locations for historical data. Whether you're troubleshooting performance issues or building long-term trend analyses, this session will equip you with the strategies and configurations needed to make the most of IBM i’s powerful performance data collectors and visualizers.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how to configure IBM i performance tools following best practices for proper and efficient data collection. Gain insights on how to balance proper data collection with efficient use of storage. Learn how to determine appropriate data retention periods and storage strategies based on your needs and goals.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Barsness

Eric Barsness

Global Resiliency Practice Leader, IBM
Eric Barsness is theGlobal Resiliency Practice Leader for IBM i in Expert Labs and an IBM Master Inventor. Eric specializes in IBM i resiliency, performance and scalability and has led various IBM i performance teams for most of his career. Eric has been improving customer's IBM i... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Balcony L
  Systems Management

5:00pm CDT

Business Posture:  Leveraging the benefits of IBM i in the Cloud
Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Galerie 1
Evaluation Survey

Join us on a transformative journey as we explore secure, scalable and resilient Cloud solutions purpose-built for the IBM i.   How can you unlock the modern capabilities of IBM Power Systems without introducing the complexity and risk while driving positive business outcomes?  How will POWERVS solve this.  Public, Private, Multi-Cloud -  What cloud is right for you?
 
  • Resiliency Solutions Delivering Uptime Results
  • Hybrid Cloud Architecture: Enhancing resiliency, security, and compliance
  • Three reasons Why Cloud Computing is Important for Businesses
               Bonus - 1 BIG reason you may have never considered.

Speakers
avatar for Richard Dolewski

Richard Dolewski

VP, Hybrid Enterprise Solutions, Lightedge
avatar for Josh Patterson

Josh Patterson

Sr. Solutions Architect, Lightedge
Josh is a Senior Solutions Architect and IBM Champion at Lightedge, focused on modernizing enterprise cloud solutions for IBM Power platforms.  Subject matter expertise in designing resilient, cost-effective hybrid-cloud strategies and high-availability architectures that align technology... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Galerie 1
  Systems Management

5:00pm CDT

HMC, IBM i, FSP, BMC, and Firmware: Putting all the pieces together.
Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Balcony K
Evaluation Survey
Join us for a session where we will explore the new components and concepts related to partitioning IBM Power Systems. You will learn how these components are interconnected, how to set them up, and how to manage and upgrade them. We will cover components such as the Hardware Management Console (HMC), the Flexible Service Processor (FSP) or eBMC depending on your processor generation, and the Advanced Systems Management Interface (ASMI). Additionally, we'll discuss firmware in your machine and how to perform necessary updates in both LPAR environment and standalone machines. You'll also receive tips on upgrading and establishing communication between the HMC and FSP/eBMC, as well as insights into the role of ASMI. By the end of the session, you will have current knowledge about these crucial hardware features of IBM Power Systems & IBM i.

Learning Objectives:

1) Understand how to upgrade and update your HMC. 2) Understand how to upgrade your FSP or eBMC. 3) Learn how everything connects and interacts.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Balcony K
  Systems Management, Systems Management

5:00pm CDT

Manage your system and security with Navigator
Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Balcony I-J
Evaluation Survey
Learn about the latest updates and tools to manage your IBM i. IBM Navigator for i is the strategic tool for managing the IBM i operating system. In this session we will demo using some great Navigator wizards, how to configure TLS for the many servers on the IBM i. Learn how to deal with user profiles across multiple systems, we will even do a quick demo on how to configure MFA. Plus your questions.

Learning Objectives:

Learn best practices for managing and securing the IBM i
Speakers
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA
Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Balcony I-J
  Systems Management, Security, Systems Management
 
Thursday, April 30
 

8:00am CDT

IBM FlashSystem Deep Dive
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 5
Evaluation Survey
This session will cover the latest announcements on IBM Storage FlashSystem products including advancements in Storage Insights, FlashSystems Grid, Ransomware Threat Detection, and Power Cyber Vault.
Speakers
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Yves Santos

STSM IBM Storage Development, IBM
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 5
  Systems Management

8:00am CDT

IBM i Migrate While Active: Deep Dive into Migration Methods
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 4
Evaluation Survey
Join this session for an in-depth look at IBM i Migrate While Active. We’ll explore its core capabilities and highlight recently delivered enhancements designed to simplify migrations and minimize downtime.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe the core features and concepts behind Migrate While Active and how it can minimize downtime during partition migrations.
  2. Differentiate between the supported migration methods and understand when each method is most appropriate.
  3. Explain the end to end migration flow for each migration method.
  4. Recognize common migration scenarios and use cases where Migrate While Active provides clear advantages.

Speakers
avatar for Shauna Rollings

Shauna Rollings

Senior Software Engineer - IBM i Performance Tools & High Availability Development, IBM
Shauna joined the IBM i development team in 2008. She has developed and supported IBM i performance data collector tools throughout her entire IBM career. From the very beginning of the Db2 Mirror for i project, she has also been the technical team lead for the Db2 Mirror Configuration... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 4
  Systems Management

8:00am CDT

iSee with Scott and Tim
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Balcony M-N
Evaluation Survey
iSee is all about helping our IBM i user community learn and use SQL to solve everyday life problems. This session is no exception, Scott and Tim will show via live demo some fun new way to solve problems with SQL. This iSee session will explore some of the brand new features recently delivered via 7.6 and the past Technology Refreshes.

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to put SQL to use in solving every day problems.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.
Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA
Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Balcony M-N
  Systems Management, Database, Programming: General, Security, Systems Management

8:00am CDT

It's 2AM, Do You Know Where Your Console Is?
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Balcony L
Evaluation Survey
The IBM i restricted state (DSP01) Console environment is an oft neglected part of System Administration/Management. Many things allow systems to run months or even years without needing to connect this system Console. Then, when it is absolutely necessary to have this level of access for a system upgrade, hardware replacement, etc and the environment isn't correctly configured or is completely unknown significant delays are likely increasing a system outage. In this session we will go over the configuration and usage best practices for both the HMC and LAN Console environments.

Learning Objectives:

`- Understanding HMC based Console environment and best practice approaches - Understanding non-HMC managed System LAN Console environment and best practice approaches
Speakers
avatar for Wayne Bowers

Wayne Bowers

IBM i Global Support, IBM
Wayne Bowers has been with IBM since 1997, where he works with the IBM i Global Support Center in Rochester MN. He is an Advisory Software Engineer specializing in the support of the IBM i Access (aka Client Access) products, Console, the TCP Telnet communications server, and the... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Balcony L
  Systems Management

8:00am CDT

Planning a Smooth Move of your IBM i to the Cloud
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 2
Evaluation Survey
Utilizing the cloud is can be a great option for IBM i customers. It sounds simple, and at it core it is! However, there are many items to consider for your organization to help determine if it's the right thing for you. There are, however, options on how to plan, execute, and validate the migration and these should be analyzed to find the best fit. In this session you'll gain a great overview of the reasons and the process for moving to a cloud.

Learning Objectives:

In this sessions you will learn: - Why to move your IBM i to the Cloud - What services are commonly offered by Cloud vendors - Items to consider for the Cloud migration - Connections options for the Cloud - Ways to move your data to the Cloud - Validating options the Cloud implementation
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Principal IBM Power Systems Architect, Service Express
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982.After 2 years working with early PCs and servers her began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36 He moved to AS/400 at its introduction In 1988. Early in his career he was a developer, then migrated to networking, system design, upgrades and general systems... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Galerie 2
  Systems Management, Client Connectivity, IT Strategy, Networking, Systems Management

9:15am CDT

Navigator as seen by Scott (& Tim)
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony M-N
Evaluation Survey
In a first-of-its-kind session, Tim Rowe and Scott Forstie will team up and tear apart IBM i Navigator.

Behind the scenes, Navigator uses all kinds of SQL. Scott will point out some of the limitations you might encounter, from an SQL perspective, and how you can "go beyond" Navigator, when needed.

Tim will explain the best and brightest features to be found in Navigator.

Come to this session to hear their fave features and more.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Forstie

Scott Forstie

Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM
Scott Forstie is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Db2 for i Architect. He has worked on IBM operating system development since joining IBM in 1989.
Scott is a frequently published author, speaker at industry events... Read More →
avatar for Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

STSM - IBM i Business Architect, IBM USA
Tim Rowe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within IBM i development and spends most of his time working as the Architect for Application Development and Systems Management. He has been working on the IBM i operating system since 1989. Tim is a frequent author, industry speaker and... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Balcony M-N
  Systems Management

9:15am CDT

SQL for System and Storage Management
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Studio 9-10
Evaluation Survey
The role of a system administrator spans far and wide on IBM i, and getting an understanding of what's happening on your systems can be difficult without the right tools in place. Many system management tasks can be made easier and faster with today's modern set of SQL services available on IBM i. In this presentation you will learn how to use SQL to manage your system more effectively, including topics related to PTF currency, storage (and temporary storage) consumption, high resource usage and runaway jobs, security, and much more.

Learning Objectives:

`- Learn how to use SQL to automate system management tasks, including the building of automated reports - Learn how SQL makes retrieving, filtering, and grouping data a breeze - Become familiar with existing Db2 for i educational resources to learn how to create and use your own SQL tools, and to stay up to date with existing tools
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Moeller

Ryan Moeller

Software Engineer, IBM
Ryan Moeller is a software engineer working on Db2 for i, specifically on the SQL Query Engine (SQE) team. He joined the team in the Rochester, MN development lab in 2020. Ryan specializes in SQL, database development, and query performance analysis.
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am CDT
Studio 9-10
  Systems Management, Database

10:45am CDT

Navigator for i - An Administrator's View
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Balcony L
Evaluation Survey
IBM Navigator for i is the modern, web-based interface for accessing, managing, and monitoring your IBM i system. This session will guide you through getting started with Navigator and demonstrate how it can be used to manage everything from individual user profiles to system-wide administration. We’ll focus on key administrative features that support large-scale rollouts, including how to configure TLS for secure connections—a critical step for IBM i 7.6—and how to control user access to specific areas of the interface to maintain security and compliance.

Learning Objectives:

`- Learn how to set up and configure IBM Navigator for i for individual and company-wide use - Understand how to implement TLS and manage user access within Navigator for i
Speakers
avatar for Ann Wilkerson

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Balcony L
  Systems Management

10:45am CDT

The IBM Power Clean Room
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Balcony K
Evaluation Survey
This session describes how to design and configure a 'Clean Room' Lpar for an IBM Power systems environment. This introduces users to the theory and considerations required to implement an 'IBM Power Cyber Vault' solution. It empowers users with the knowledge of the IBM FlashSystem storage and IBM Power operational resilience features that can be used to create a safe place to validate and recover safeguarded copy backups and prepare for recovery in case of a Cyber event or data corruption. I will explain the Power VM technology that makes a 'Clean Room' Lpar easy and lightweight to create and manage whilst still ensuring a logical air-gap from production data. I will also encourage a discussion around the benefits of planning Cyber resilience and recovery procedures and provide a high level of the IBM and ISV 'Power Cyber Vault' offerings.

Learning Objectives:

How to use Power VM virtualization techniques to create a 'Clean Room' Lpar. How to plan for and configure IBM Safeguarded Copy for IBM Flash System and DS storage. How to take an immutable backup and validate or recovery data into the Clean Room Lpar.
Speakers
avatar for Ed Yeates

Ed Yeates

Professional Services Manager, Celerity

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Balcony K
  Systems Management, Security, Storage Technologies, Systems Management, Technologies Integrated with IBM i, Virtualization

10:45am CDT

Understand Your IBM i Performance Signature
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Studio 3-4
Evaluation Survey
IBM i often runs well with little or no focus on the performance of the system. But what if something unexpected occurs? If you understand the performance signature of your system when it is running well, it becomes much easier to identify and resolve problems if something goes wrong. This session will show you how to use the Performance Data Investigator with Collection Services data to understand your day-to-day performance signature. This session will review many key charts that can be found in the Investigate Data task, as well as how to understand what those charts mean in the context of IBM i performance.

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to use the Performance Data Investigator. Understand various charts in the Investigate Data task.
Speakers
avatar for Dawn May

Dawn May

Owner, Dawn May Consulting, LLC
Dawn has been involved with COMMON for over 20 years and has been a consistent volunteer since 2008. She's been a member of the strategic education team, a subject matter expert, and a speaker. As Immediate Past President of COMMON, she's focused on leading COMMON as the industry... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Studio 3-4
  Systems Management, Systems Management

10:45am CDT

Why are customers using the cloud, and are there really IBM i shops moving to the cloud ?
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Studio 7-8
Evaluation Survey
There is a lot of talk about cloud, but what are the use cases for going to the cloud, and are there really IBM i shops moving to the cloud ? In this session we discus the use case why customer are going to the cloud, Business Resiliency, Modernization, Datacenter move out,.... and we will give real examples of customers who have move to the cloud, why they did this and what they gained from this.

Learning Objectives:

uses cases for the cloud see what your peers are doing
Speakers
avatar for Dan Sundt

Dan Sundt

IBM i Product Manager, IBM
Dan Sundt is an IBM i product manager. He has the responsibility for the IBM i business, including defining and guiding future directions and strategies. He works with the IBM i sales, marketing, and development teams as well as customers and partners to ensure that the IBM i operating... Read More →
avatar for Tonny Bastiaans

Tonny Bastiaans

Product Manager IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS), IBM Netherlands

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Studio 7-8
  Systems Management, High Availability Resilience, IT Leadership & Management, IT Strategy, Systems Management

1:00pm CDT

IBM i Mythbusting
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Studio 1-2
Evaluation Survey
You can’t do that on IBM i! Or so they may say. We’ll explore some common misconceptions, urban legends, and outright lies about our favorite platform, and of course we’ll also try to take down a running system for fun. The floor’s open for suggestions, stories, and a bit of fun while we try everything that you’re too afraid to try on your own system.

Learning Objectives:

n/a
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Williams

Nathan Williams

Senior Systems Engineer, CloudFirst Global
As a Senior Systems Engineer on the Service Delivery team at CloudFirst, Nathan provides support and advice on new hardware installations, system migrations, OS upgrades, SAN and VIOS implementations, and more. He has been in an IT support role of one form or another since the mid-1990s... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Studio 1-2
  Systems Management

1:00pm CDT

Why and How to read a Job Log
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Galerie 5
Evaluation Survey
When a job runs on IBM i it generates various status messages. When things go 'bump' the job issues additional messages. Where do those messages appear? Most of them appear in the job log, making the job log the 'go to' for identifying issues or determining status of the job.  In this session we will review how to control the job log detail and disposition. We'll show you ways to read the job log. We'll also discuss the differences between active and completed jobs and give some thinking about dealing with a large number of job logs.

Learning Objectives:
Learn how to control joblogs, when they are produced and how much detail is provided.  Learn how to read the joblog and get the most detail.  Learn how to identify who or what answered an error message and when that was done.
Speakers
avatar for Larry Bolhuis

Larry Bolhuis

Principal IBM Power Systems Architect, Service Express
Larry has grown up with computers since his father became a CE in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calvin College in 1982.After 2 years working with early PCs and servers her began working on IBM midrange equipment with the S/34 and S/36 He moved to AS/400 at its introduction In 1988. Early in his career he was a developer, then migrated to networking, system design, upgrades and general systems... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Galerie 5
  Systems Management

3:00pm CDT

Fix Management
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Studio 1-2
Evaluation Survey
Keeping your system up to date and secure requires knowledge of IBM Fixes. Here will will discuss what the Fixess are, how to get them, and how to apply them. We will also discuss the different types of Fixes and how to develop a Fix strategy for your organization.

Learning Objectives:

1. What is a Fix and the different types of Fixes 2. Build a Fix strategy that works for your company 3. How to acquire and apply the Fixes and Fix groups. 4. Using virtual image catalogs to save time on Fix application
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Jacob

Sarah Jacob

VP of Customer Experience, Agile Technology Architects
Sarah Jacob is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Agile Technology Architects. She is a Subject Matter Expert in Power Systems Administration and a volunteer for COMMON. Sarah specializes in Backup and Recovery planning and recovery testing. Additionally, she acts as primary... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Studio 1-2
  Systems Management

3:00pm CDT

Keep Your System up to Date with Image Catalogs - How they Changed My Life!
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Balcony M-N
Evaluation Survey
Perform OS upgrades and PTF installs the modern way with Image Catalogs! This has become the standard way to install on IBM i, but what are you really doing? What can image catalogs be used for and how best to handle them? If you are not used to image catalogs come and see how they can change your life!

Learning Objectives:

What are Image Catalogs and how do you create them? What can they do? How can they change YOUR life?
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Carey

Jeff Carey

Midrange Engineer III - IBM i, Lightedge
Jeff Carey is an IBM i professional with over 30 years of experience on the platform, specializing in system administration. He currently is a Midrange Engineer for Lightedge, a company providing managed services for IBM i, VMware, Nutanix, AIX, AWS and Azure. He is on the Board of... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Balcony M-N
  Systems Management, Systems Management

3:00pm CDT

Keeping Your IBM i System Clean with SQL
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Studio 7-8
Evaluation Survey
Maintaining a clean IBM i environment is essential for performance, compliance, and long-term system reliability. While traditional CL commands can handle many housekeeping tasks, SQL offers a faster, more flexible way to identify and manage unused objects, audit logs, journal receivers, and other system clutter. In this session, attendees will learn practical SQL techniques to streamline system maintenance, uncover inefficiencies, and automate cleanup tasks. Real-world examples will demonstrate how a few well-crafted queries can make a significant impact on system health, freeing up space and reducing administrative effort.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: - Identify and remove unused or redundant objects using SQL. - Locate and safely delete detached journal receivers and old audit data. - Clean up job logs, message queues, and spool files efficiently. - Automate routine system maintenance tasks with SQL scripts for ongoing efficiency.
Speakers
avatar for Simon Hutchinson

Simon Hutchinson

Founder & author, RPGPGM.COM
Simon Hutchinson has worked with IBM midrange servers and the RPG programming language since 1988—starting in the U.K. and continuing in the U.S. for over 35 years. He is best known for his long-running blog, RPGPGM.COM, where for more than 12 years he has shared practical insi... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Studio 7-8
  Systems Management, Database, Integrated File System (IFS), Systems Management

4:15pm CDT

Navigator for i from a Developer's Perspective
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Galerie 4
Evaluation Survey
Think IBM Navigator for i is just for system administrators? Think again! Navigator for i is a versatile, web-based interface that offers powerful tools for all IBM i users—including developers. In this session, you'll get an overview of how Navigator works and discover specific features that can simplify and enhance your development workflow. From accessing system information to managing objects and reviewing job details, Navigator provides developers with a modern and efficient way to interact with IBM i.

Learning Objectives:

`- Gain a foundational understanding of IBM Navigator for i and its relevance to developers - Learn how to use Navigator’s features to streamline development tasks and improve productivity
Speakers
avatar for Ann Wilkerson

Ann Wilkerson

Software Developer, IBM
Ann Wilkerson is a lead user interface developer in IBM i. She joined the Rochester lab in 2021 and has since worked on Navigator, IBM i Services, and IBM i Migrate While Active. Her focus areas include security, networking, and the IFS.
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Galerie 4
  Systems Management, Programmer Tools
 

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