Stream: Vale
Time: 11:00 - 11:45
This session will discuss the impact of zHyperlink on Db2 performance including information on the latest improvements with Z17 and DS8000 G10. It will look at this from different perspectives including the Db2 and application benefits, behaviour of the Z processor and the IO benefits on the DS8000. Note : This session will be jointly presented with Anthony Ciabattoni from the Db2 SWAT team covering both the Db2 and z/OS/storage aspects of zHyperlink so could be in a range of possible tracks (Db2, Storage Management, Capacity and Performance, Large Systems)
Nick is a STSM in the IBM Systems Division focussing on Enterprise Storage and storage integration with IBM server platforms. He also works with a number of clients on their storage strategy and advising them on their deployment of IBM storage technology. He is the author of several whitepapers and redbooks in the area of enterprise storage and resilience solutions. He is regarded as one of the world experts in IBM storage technology and holds a number of patents in these areas. Nick graduated from Trinity College Cambridge in 1994 with a degree in Mathematics and has previously worked both outside IBM and in the IBM services organisation in the areas of parallel sysplex, performance and enterprise storage.
Anthony Ciabattoni is an IBM Certified Executive IT Specialist and the current leader of the Db2 for z/OS SWAT Team, based out of the IBM Silicon Valley Lab. With over 30 years of hands-on experience working with Db2 for z/OS, Anthony brings deep technical expertise and a strong customer-focused perspective. His career spans roles as a customer-side lead Db2 architect and as a technical solution leader in the Db2 for z/OS Tools development lab, giving him unique insight into both enterprise needs and IBM's internal development processes. Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in Db2 for z/OS, Anthony served on the IBM Db2 for z/OS Customer Advisory Council for over 12 years and was named an IBM Information Champion for nine consecutive years prior to joining IBM.
In his current role, Anthony leads global consulting engagements, including 360° Continuous Availability studies, and technical education workshops. He also serves as a Lab Advocate for some of IBM’s largest clients in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. A frequent speaker at industry events, Anthony has presented at major conferences including IDUG (NA, SA, EMEA, Australia), SHARE (US), and GSE (Europe), and has been honored as a Top Presenter by the IDUG conference in both North America and EMEA. He has also contributed to numerous IBM Redbooks and white papers focused on Db2 for z/OS best practices and innovations.
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