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Unlock the Power of IBM i at POWERUp 2025!

Join us in Disneyland, California, for POWERUp 2025, the premier conference for IBM i professionals. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting your IBM i journey, this event offers unparalleled education, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from industry leaders, explore the latest innovations, and connect with a thriving community that shares your passion for IBM i. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your skills, and power up your career!

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Thursday, May 22
 

8:00am PDT

Live Demo: Managing PowerHA Solutions
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
PowerHA provides complete high availability (HA) solutions for IBM i customers with both internal storage and external storage environments. This interactive demo session will explain the concepts required to manage PowerHA environments, as well as give live demonstrations of the key management tasks used in a PowerHA environment.
Speakers
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Brian Nordland

Director of Development, Fortra
In addition to his role as Director of Development for Power Development at Fortra, Brian Nordland serves as the technical product manager for PowerHA and Robot HA. Brian has spoken at events, webinars, and user groups—including COMMON—since 2014. He is a co-inventor on multiple... Read More →
Thursday May 22, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Room 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

9:15am PDT

HMC, IBM i, FSP, BMC, and Firmware: Putting all the pieces together.
Thursday May 22, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Join us for a session where we will explore the new components and concepts related to partitioning IBM Power Systems. You will learn how these components are interconnected, how to set them up, and how to manage and upgrade them. We will cover components such as the Hardware Management Console (HMC), the Flexible Service Processor (FSP), and the Advanced Systems Management Interface (ASMI). Additionally, we'll discuss firmware in your machine and how to perform necessary updates in both LPAR environment and standalone machines. You'll also receive tips on upgrading and establishing communication between the HMC and FSP, as well as insights into the role of ASMI. By the end of the session, you will have current knowledge about these crucial hardware features of IBM PowerSystems & IBM i.
Speakers
avatar for Pete Massiello

Pete Massiello

IBM i Advisor, Massiello Holding Corp.
Pete Massiello has been working with the AS/400, iSeries, IBM i since 1989, focusing on systems management and technical support. He has held numerous technical positions through out his career. He is the President of iTech Solutions Group, an IBM Premier Business Partner delivering... Read More →
Thursday May 22, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

3:00pm PDT

Building Resilient Power Systems Through Modern High Availability and Disaster Recovery Strategies
Thursday May 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
This session will explore essential strategies for ensuring high availability and disaster recovery for your IBM i systems. Discover best practices for minimizing downtime, protecting critical data, and maintaining business continuity in the face of unexpected events. We will cover key technologies, implementation considerations, and real-world examples to help you build a robust and resilient IBM i environment.
Speakers
avatar for David Contreras

David Contreras

IBM Power Systems Specialist, Meridian IT
My over 35 years of experience range from Senior System Architect, Systems Analyst, Senior System Engineer, Project Manager, Technical Manager and I.T Specialist. I have the ability to work effectively with different levels of staff from executive to technical. I have traveled extensively... Read More →
Thursday May 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

5:00pm PDT

Modern, Buildable Projects with IBM i Project Explorer and Bob
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Modern development on the IBM i uses stream files which allows the use of the modern application development technology. Learn how to migrate your source from the QSYS file system and manage it with Git, develop it with VS Code extensions in projects that understand how to build themselves. This will introduce you to the IBM i Project Explorer and BOB (Better Object Builder).
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Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 2 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
 
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