Stream: Storage Management
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)
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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 a current member of the Db2 for z/OS Development SWAT team based out of the Silicon Valley Lab and has worked directly with Db2 for z/OS for over 27 years. His experience includes being a customer lead Db2 architect and working in the Db2 for z/OS Tools development lab. He is a recognized Db2 for z/OS SME, has been a member of the IBM Db2 for z/OS Customer Advisory Council for over 12 years, and was elected as an IBM Information Champion for nine consecutive years before joining IBM. In Anthony’s current role as a Senior technical advocate for Db2 for z/OS Development Lab, he conducts consulting and educational workshops, Db2 health checks, and 360 Continuous Availability studies for worldwide Db2 for z/OS customers. He also works as a lab advocate to some of IBM’s largest North American customers. He presented Db2 topics at IBM worldwide conferences, IDUG (NA, SA, EMEA), and SHARE Conferences (US). He co-authored numerous IBM Redbooks publications and white papers.
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