Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for an in-depth Pre-Conference Workshop!

Sign up for additional education by registering for one of two all-day pre-conference workshops (additional fee required). These comprehensive technical workshops takes place Sunday, September 8, 2013, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Meet your peers during the morning coffee break and start your conference networking early during the complimentary lunch. Workshops will end at 4:00 p.m.  Space in the workshops is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. So don't wait to join!

Click this link to register for our 2013 Fall Pre-Conference Workshops!

WORKSHOP 1: Systems Management

Speaker: Larry Bolhuis

$345 for Members; $395 for non-Members

The IBM i systems administration workshop will cover many of the key topics that system administrators must understand to keep IBM i running at peak efficiency. We will focus on maintenance items that are often ignored by administrators.

WORKSHOP 2: Where Do I Start to Use Embedded SQL?

Speaker: Ted Holt

$345 for Members; $395 for non-Members

This session is designed for the developer who would like to embed SQL in application programs, but isn't sure where to start. The session begins with the syntax of embedded SQL, but quickly moves beyond syntax into practice. The instructor shows how to develop robust applications with embedded SQL, and also shows when native I/O provides a better way to go. Examples use RPG, but the concepts are applicable to other high-level languages.

Learning objectives:

1. Learn how to embed SQL commands in RPG programs.

2. Learn effective ways to use embedded SQL.

3. Understand common mistakes and how to avoid them.