The International zSeries Oracle Special Interest Group (SIG) is an organization of companies licensed for Oracle on z/Linux and/or the z/OS operating systems on IBM System z hardware. There are no membership fees or obligations to our members. Communications are done through Oracle mailings, emails, this website, and the annual SIG conference.
Next Conference
zSeries Oracle Special Interest Group Conference 2012
We are pleased to announce the SIG conference will again be combined with the Oracle User’s Group yearly COLLABORATE conference. This will offer a full track of Oracle on Linux on System Z sessions, while also offering the IOUG's vast array of in-depth Oracle Technical session material.
Join us for the Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada – April 22’nd - April 26'th, 2012
Registration Procedures: We highly suggest you become a member of the IOUG. This will offer a discount on the conference fee.
Early Bird Registration Discount (On or before February 29, 2012)
Combined conference with IOUG COLLABORATE
Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV
System z agenda only. Please refer to IOUG's web site for full list of materials.
System z Bootcamps
The 2012 conference will be held April 22’nd thru April 26'th, 2012, at the Independent User Group (IOUG) COLLABORATE Conference in Las Vegas, NV. The conference will also provide one free day of hands on 'BOOTCAMP' training to SIG members who preregister for the conference.
Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV
Installing Oracle 11gR2 on IBM System z Workshop:
This full-day Bootcamp is specific to IBM System z (Mainframe) and will be conducted at an offsite location (transportation provided). It will be of interest to DBAs, system administrators and planners, who are considering a move or installation of Oracle 11gR2 on Linux on IBM System z. Information will be presented to familiarize the attendee with IBM System z and the zEnterprise technology, and major software components will be showcased through lecture and hands-on labs. Attendees will have the opportunity to perform installation and customization activities on Linux RHEL 5.6 or Linux SLES 11, and Oracle 11gR2. Performance tools available for z/VM, Linux and Oracle will be discussed. Enrollment will be limited to the first 20 enrollees.
