[May 25, 2012] 2012 IBM System z Technical University Tweet (ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 25 May 2012 Release date- 24052012 - Plan now to attend the 2012 IBM System z Technical University, a premier System z Enterprise event, featuring zEnterprise, z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE and Linux on System z In 2012, we will significantly expand our coverage of System z software, including DB2, CICS, MQ, WebSphere, IMS, Cognos and more. This 4.5 day event is your opportunity to broaden your knowledge and expertise on System z technology from both hardware and software perspectives: Learn more about how the zEnterprise mainframe solution is making it possible to deploy and intelligently manage workloads across mainframe and distributed technologies. Take a deep dive into the latest updates to z/OS V1R13, z/VM V6.2, z/VSE and Linux on System z. Explore products, solutions, events and resources for mainframe applications, data management and service management. Discover hot industry trends related to System z, such as cloud computing and virtualization. Experience a full week track of hands-on labs With a packed agenda that covers all this - plus the opportunity to hear technical experts from IBM System z development, IBM System z customers and the community of independent software vendor (ISV) providers share their experience and expertise - you won't want to miss this memorable week of technical education. The breadth and depth of sessions offered at this IBM Technical University allows the attendee to take a deeper dive into smarter computing implementation, year-to-date product announcements, as well as, key topics across the System z platform. Date October 1-5, 2012 Location Las Vegas, Nevada Duration 4.5 days Tuition USD $2,195 through 9/2 USD $2,495 beginning 9/3 Why Attend IBM System z delivers a unique hybrid computing model that allows data centers to optimize workload deployment on best fit technologies with a common management infrastructure. The 2012 System z Technical University will explore this capability in depth through 11 topical tracks, including these great additions to the standard conference agenda: IBM zEnterprise System creates an integrated heterogeneous infrastructure that delivers new capabilities for smarter computing See how z/VM V6.2 and z/OS V1R13 can help you accelerate the journey to smarter computing Linux on System z offers a uniquely powerful solution with optimum efficiency for IT optimization and cloud computing DB2, IMS, and Application Development, a track focusing on System z data management capabilities CICS, WebSphere, and Networking, a track exploring the world of transactions and Java on System z System z Technical Strategies and Architectures, a management track including sessions designed for CTOs and CIOs Full week tracks on System z Security and Storage Systems - full conferences within the technical university Who Should Attend The IBM System z Technical University is intended for IBM customers, IBM Business Partners, IBM employees, Independent Software Vendors and System Integrators, such as: IT Executives IT and business managers Data center managers Technical support managers Project managers Systems administrators Systems programmers Application programmers IT architects Hardware planners Performance analysts Database administrators Storage administrators Capacity planners IBM Business Partners Other IT Professionals [Editorial queries for this story should be sent to [email protected]] ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 Electronic News Publishing - [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]