Event Date
October 17, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About Event
Join us for an informative and engaging two-part event led by Larry Bolhuis, designed to enhance your skills in CL programming and properly maintaining your IBM i environment.
The Pre-Session: "Daily Care and Feeding of IBM i" focuses on maintenance and housekeeping tasks essential for both IBM i developers and administrators. This session will walk you through system health checks, error reporting configurations, and proactive steps to avoid future issues. It's a perfect introduction for developers new to admin roles, helping you confidently monitor and maintain IBM i systems.
The Main Session: "Modern CL Programming" delves into the latest advancements in the CL programming language. Learn to implement structured programming techniques, such as DOFOR and DOWHILE, and discover new variable types like signed integers and pointers. This session also highlights improvements in CL command objects and provides insight into compiling CL programs more efficiently.
Whether you're handling system administration or looking to upgrade your programming skills, this event provides practical knowledge and valuable tools to elevate your expertise with IBM i.
Schedule
Daily Care and Feeding of IBM i
Learn essential admin tasks for monitoring system health, setting up automatic reporting, and staying ahead of potential issues.
5:00 PM
Networking & Cocktail Hour
Connect and enjoy our open bar.
6:00 PM
Dinner & Q&A
Interactive session over dinner.
7:00 PM
Modern CL Programming
CL programming language, including new functions, variable types, and tips for compiling CL programs more efficiently.
8:00 PM
Session Ends
Wrapping up with gratitude
9:00 PM
What Will You Learn?
Essential Admin Tasks for IBM i
Learn how to monitor system health, detect potential issues early, and set up automatic error reporting, ensuring smooth and reliable operations.
Structured Programming in CL
Explore new structured programming techniques like DOFOR and DOWHILE, helping you write more efficient and readable CL code in IBM i.
Enhancing CL with Recent IBM Updates
Discover the latest enhancements in CL programming, including advanced variable types and command object improvements, to access APIs and user spaces more effectively.
Keynote Speaker
Larry Bolhuis
IBM i Infrastructure Advisor at Service Express
Larry has been deeply involved with IBM systems since 1982, working with early midrange equipment like the S/34, S/36, and the AS/400 from its inception in 1988. His career has encompassed development, communications, networking, and a shift toward hardware and systems management. As an IBM Business Partner for over 15 years, he managed system design, implementation, and migration, working with everything from small to large systems. Larry has over 30 IBM certifications, including IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert, and has contributed to IBM certification tests. As a frequent speaker at user groups, Larry has won numerous awards for covering topics like system design, networking, PTFs, and Hardware Management Console. He’s volunteered with COMMON since 1988, receiving the Distinguished Service Award, and has been recognized as an IBM Champion since 2019. Larry currently serves as an IBM i Infrastructure Advisor for Service Express.