Common Sweden Conference 2024

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a pivotal moment in human history, transitioning from theoretical constructs to practical applications that are rapidly transforming diverse facets of society. By analyzing case studies and real-world applications, this session provides insights into how AI is reshaping our world and offers a roadmap for navigating the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

VS Code for IBM i is a powerful IDE that enables developers to quickly and efficiently build, and deploy applications for the IBM i platform. It includes a powerful code editor that provides syntax highlighting, code completion, and code refactoring. It also includes integration with IBM i’s database and security features, making it easier to develop secure applications. It also includes an integrated debugger. In this session we will highlight some of the major components and discuss how it can be used for everyday development.

Securing the IFS remains a mystery to many administrators. Different authorities and the need to use different commands can be confusing! In this session Carol Woodbury will explain how security works in the IFS and provide techniques for securing it. She will also describe enhancements made in IBM i 7.5 that have made securing the IFS even easier as well as techniques for avoiding ransomware and other malware attacks.

In the tradition of previous Technology Refreshes (TR), the database team is delivering enhancements on the same cadence. Attend this session to hear about the many enhancements to SQL on i, SQL Query Engine, IBM i Services and more. This session will cover the new and enhanced Db2 for i capabilities added to IBM i 7.4 and IBM i 7.5 over the most recent IBM i Technology Refreshes.

This session will include something for everyone and anyone who uses the IBM i.

Resources: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1119129 and http://ibm.biz/Db2foriSQLTutor

In this award-winning session, be prepared to hear Scott Forstie and Carol Woodbury shake up the world of IBM i Security, mixing up new SQL concoctions to bedazzle the otherwise boring world of IBM i Security. This menu includes examples of using SQL to find vulnerabilities in your code (aka penetration testing) as well as new (but practical!) ways to use SQL services to discover and fix your security out your current processes that have reached their ‘consume by’ date. A note of caution, however. You may leave a bit shaken (but not stirred).