commoneuropecongress2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to Common Europe Congress 2026

10:00 CEST

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST

This hands-on workshop immerses attendees in a hands-on training session that will guide you through the steps to perform Live Update operations on the AIX operating system. This includes installing interim fixes, service packs and technology levels using the AIX Live Update capability. Equipping you with comprehensive knowledge on managing live updates for continuous availability on this robust platform.

Attendees will start by performing Live Updates on a HMC managed system. Then participants will configure their environment for management with PowerVC and perform Live Updates. Attendees will leave with knowledge they can use to implement and manage AIX Live Updates in their real-world environment.

BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP!

Speakers

Chris Gibson

IBM Power/AIX SME, IBM

Chris is an IBM Power and AIX SME, with over 20 years of AIX experience. He has extensive skills in implementing IBM Power technology running AIX. He is a co-author of three IBM Redbooks. He has an extensive history in designing, implementing, and managing AIX systems. He has wri... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 10:00 - 13:00 CEST
14 - ST CLAIR 2

Workshop

14:00 CEST

Workshop: Visual Explain – Hands-On Experience

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

14 - ST CLAIR 2

Visual Explain is your shortcut to understanding SQL requests and their performance impact on IBM i. In this interactive workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience with the tools used for SQL analysis and optimization.What to expect:Guided labs to help you get started and build confidencePractical exercises demonstrating how to analyze and graphically view SQL statementsInsights into working with Plan Cache snapshots for deeper performance analysisVisual Explain is part of Access Client Solutions (ACS) and has seen significant enhancements in recent years. This workshop will walk you through the latest features and best practices, ensuring you can leverage this powerful tool effectively.By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills to use Visual Explain to diagnose performance issues and optimize SQL queries like a pro.

Speakers

Morten Buur Rasmussen

Power Performance Specialist, IBM Expert Labs

Morten Buur Rasmussen is a performance Specialist at IBM Technology Expert Labs. Morten has 40 years of experience in the computing field. He started working with the S/38 and AS/400 in 1988 as programmer. Before joining the Lab Services and Expert Labs, he worked for IBM Denmark... Read More →

Sunday June 14, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
14 - ST CLAIR 2

Workshop