IDUG NA 2025: Full Schedule

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10:20am EDT

D6 | A 50–Cent Tour of Db2

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am EDT

With fewer schools teaching DB2 for z/OS, it often falls on the DBAs to provide instruction for the programming staff. This is a very basic introduction to DB2 concepts and vocabulary, aimed at the novice user of DB2, or anyone who must train novice users.

Speakers

Mark McNary

DBA 3, UMB Bank n. a.

Mark McNary has been using DB2 since 1989 as a programmer and later as a DBA. He is currently the lead DB2 DBA for UMB Bank in Kansas City MO. This company is currently in the process of converting many of their legacy systems from VSAM to DB2, and getting the existing staff up to... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Techwood

Technical Session, Database Practices

Audience All
Subject z/OS

11:30am EDT

D7 | DIY Db2 z/OS Administration Solutions

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Techwood

This presentation will review DBA solutions that have been developed and implemented to enhance the administration of Db2 Z/OS systems. These solutions have been implemented at Navy Federal Credit Union with Db2 V12 and V13 mission critical applications. Db2 features such as SQL to review object usage, real–time statistics, utility history, package binds, Db2 health, dynamic query management and utility template generation will be discussed.

Speakers

Steven Loesch

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Techwood

Technical Session, Database Practices

Audience All
Subject z/OS

2:00pm EDT

D8 | My All–Time Db2 Top Ten Lists

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Techwood

Over the years I have written about and presented various Top 10 lists related to Db2, database performance, and database administration. Each Top 10 list stands on its own about a specific topic. This presentation will deliver my all–time favorite Top 10 lists. The lists have been honed and modified over time –– and I will even have a few brand new lists to present for the first time ever.
Whether you are new to Db2, or a long–time practitioner, there will be something here for you!

Speakers

Craig Mullins

President & Principal Consultant, Mullins Consulting, Inc.

Craig is president & principal consultant of Mullins Consulting, Inc. and an in-demand analyst, author and speaker. He has over three decades of experience in all facets of database systems development. Craig has worked with Db2 on the mainframe since Version 1 and has experience... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Techwood

Technical Session, Database Practices

Audience All
Subject z/OS

4:30pm EDT

D9 | Mastering Access Path Management in Db2 for z/OS: Simplify, Optimize, Succeed

Tuesday June 10, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Techwood

The access path chosen by Db2 has a major impact on SQL performance and overall application efficiency. This session offers a quick refresher on access path fundamentals and focuses on best practices for managing access paths across the application lifecycle to ensure stable workload performance. Discover key strategies to keep your applications running smoothly and efficiently.

Speakers

Denis Tronin

Product manager, Broadcom

Denis Tronin is an experienced IT professional and product manager, skilled in mainframe technologies (Db2 for z/OS, system performance, workload automation), API management (Zowe API Mediation Layer), and DevOps. He is an IBM Champion and a frequent speaker at major industry con... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Techwood

Technical Session, Database Practices

Audience All
Subject z/OS