Topic: Linux Certification Testing Topic: VSE ... - z/VM - IBM

Speaker: David Boyes, Sine Nomine AssociatesAbstract:Globus provides a rich set of architecture-independent tools for building distributed applications in network-richenvironments. Originally rooted in the scientific community, the toolkit is proving useful in new business applicationmodels and dataflow requirements. This presentation provides an overview of Globus services, describes how theseservices operate to form a inter-organization "grid" environment, and summarizes with a review of the process to bringGlobus to the Linux on S/390 environment. The session assumes knowledge of C programming and Unix programdevelopment; some knowledge of distributed computing techniques and XML will be helpful.Session: L15Title: Running Linux in an LPARSpeaker: Erich Amrehn, IBMAbstract:If you have a spare LPAR and want to get started with Linux on zSeries, here are the steps for preparing the LPAR andinstalling Linux on zSeries in the LPAR.Session: L16Title: Linux for zSeries: Lessons Learned from Linux Installations in EuropeSpeaker: Erich Amrehn, IBMAbstract:In this session, Erich Amrehn will review the lessons learned from some of the successful Linux on zSeriesdeployments in Europe. The session will cover configurations, performance data if available and detailed solutioninformation. This session will summarize the common criteria for a successful Linux for zSeries project and showsome sample TCO numbers based on customer input.Session: L17Title: Open Source: The Business CaseSpeaker: Philip H. Smith III, Linuxcare, Inc.Abstract:We've all heard how Open Source programs are the answer to all our computing TCO woes. But, like home cancerremedies and 'Make Money Fa$t!!!' schemes, most folks find themselves somewhat skeptical of suchtoo-good-to-be-true claims. Yet we hear of success stories, and all of us can see that Open Source code -- particularlyLinux -- is in the news, and garnering the attention of upper management. So what is the real story? Is Open Source apanacea? When does it make sense -- always? Never? Sometimes? How can you possibly make intelligent,you-bet-your-job decisions about it? This session will discuss the value of Open Source. While centered on a formalpresentation, the goal is an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences, which will enable a realistic appraisal of thepros and cons of using Open Source in the enterprise.Session: L18