The N2i Getting Started series is a series of monthly conversations, each focusing on the very basics of different areas of IT on IBM i. These meetings will serve to help professionals who are new to the platform build a firm foundation for the best utilization of IBM i. The group will be joined by a leading industry expert at each meeting who will answer questions and give tips.
Attend to get to build a strong base of knowledge to use as a springboard to propel your career forward on the IBM i platform.
Date: September 8th, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Jonathan Zak
Connecting to Db2 has never been easier or more efficient. Join us for an in-depth session on Mapepire, a powerful open-source library designed to simplify and enhance your Db2 database interactions. This library offers a more straightforward alternative to traditional JDBC or ODBC connections, ensuring developers can achieve optimal performance and scalability without the usual complexity.
Date: October 13th, at 12:30 p.m. CT
Got time on your lunch break? Join us for a session full of networking and problem solving!
Date: November 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Jack Woehr
Jack will present on “Getting Started: How to get oriented on this weird platform”. IBM i and IBM mainframes continue over 60 years since their inception to represent a valid approach to business computing, despite having often followed Yogi Berra’s proverbial advice, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it!”
Date: January 12, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker:Brian Nordland
Embark on an exploration of IBM i security challenges as we navigate the dangerous landscape of common vulnerabilities on IBM i. Don’t miss the chance to fortify your coding skills and conquer the challenges of secure IBM i development!
Date: June 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Date: April 7th, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Date: January 6, at 12:30 p.m. CT
Date: December 2, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Ann Wilkerson
Date: October 7, at 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Simon Hutchinson
Date: June 10, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Nathan Williams
Date: May 6, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Dawn May
Date: April 15, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Pete Massiello
Date: January 8, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Steve Will, IBM
Join us to get your burning IBM i-related questions answered and meet new people!
Date: February 13, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Carol Woodbury, DXR Security
January 9, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Jesse Gorzinski, IBM
November 7, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Mike Pavlak
August 8, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Sven Jansson
July 11, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Jesse Gorzinski, IBM
June 6, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Marina Schwenk
Getting started with programming standards is an important part of your career. We will accomplish the following:
April 4, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Jim Buck, imPOWER Technologies
March 7, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Robin Tatam
The IBM i operating system is lauded as one of the most secure available. But reaching this state requires many changes to system settings, and the ugly truth is that most configurations remain wide open, resulting in shocking server vulnerabilities.
Join this session, hosted by certified auditor and renowned IBM i expert Robin Tatam. You’ll find out how organizations can achieve better security through increased awareness of important configuration considerations, including:
February 7, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Barbara Morris, IBM
Join Barbara Morris as she explains the basics of RPG! She will teach you the following:
Join us to learn some basics of RPG, get your questions answered, and meet new people!
January 10, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Speaker: Nathan Williams
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