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The Global WebSphere Community Newsletter
May 2008
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Dear WebSpherian,

Thank you for subscribing to the Global WebSphere Community Newsletter - distributed on a monthly basis and containing the latest information on Global WebSphere Community announcements and WebSphere software-related topics of interest.


The Global WebSphere Community is providing a unique opportunity for users to connect with IBM SOA and WebSphere Development experts during a special 12-hour session on Wednesday, May 28th. Ask questions, share ideas and experiences, and get additional details about the April 30th Launch announcements.

Access is open to all registered GWC members, so save the date - no additional registration is necessary. If you're not already a member, it's quick and easy to register now.
The Global WebSphere Community organized a series of Regional Launch Calls to bring the IBM Spring Launch messaging to our members in various countries around the world.

China WUG
On behalf of the China WUG, the IBM Spring Launch material was presented by Bill Zuo, Emerging Markets / Mid-market Strategy & Planning Marketing Manager. For those of you who did not get a chance to attend, the content is now available to you in playback mode. The audio recording (in Mandarin) of Bill's presentation is available at the following URL:
http://recordings.infiniteconferencing.com/groupintelligence.051208.10pmet.html

For more information, and to join China WUG click here.

Russia WUG
On behalf of the Russia WUG, the IBM Spring Launch material was presented by Elena Wood, IBM AIM Enterprise Software Platform Marketing Manager. For those of you who did not get a chance to attend, the content is now available to you in playback mode. The audio recording (in Russian) of Elena's presentation is available at the following URL:
http://recordings.infiniteconferencing.com/groupintelligence.050608.8amet.html

For more information, and to join Russia WUG click here.
Do you want to influence the direction of the Global WebSphere Community? Here is your chance! Join the Movers and Shakers Board, an Advisory Council to the GWC.

Purpose:
  • Provide ideas and suggestions to improve GWC value and vibrancy
  • Provide input and feedback to WebSphere product teams, representing the perspectives of the greater GWC community
  • Improve GWC Communications to our audience
Click here for further details.
Download the latest version of WebSphere Application Server Community Edition, IBM's no-charge, lightweight, open source-based entry-level application server built on Apache Geronimo. Download now.

Easily migrate your applications from WebSphere Application Server Community Edition to WebSphere Application Server v6.1. With the newly available Migration Assistant for WebSphere Application Server Community Edition, users can take an existing application written for Community Edition and convert the app so it will run on WAS v6.1.


The tool is available at AlphaWorks. Download now.

Just released, the IBM Support Assistant V4.0 has a host of new features and enhancements, making this version the most comprehensive and flexible yet. This one-stop-shop solution to research, analyze and resolve software issues is now better than ever, and still available to download it at no charge!

IBM Support Assistant V4.0 provides support for over 250 of the most popular IBM products, and helps you research and diagnose various problems. Many additional free tools are also provided to help discover problems with your applications.

Download the IBM Support Assistant or attend a live demo to equip yourself with the resources and tools to resolve your problems quickly and easily!

For information on system requirements, supported platforms and help with the install, refer to the Installation Guide.

http://www.websphere.org/websphere/jsp/wsupport.jsp
Rational Software Development Conference

Calling all real-world Software Delivery Heroes

It's time to join the League of Extraordinary Software Developers at the IBM Rational Software Development Conference 2008, June 1-5, at the Walt DisneyWorld Swan and Dolphin Hotel. Yes, Rational User, look to the skies! The R-Signal is sweeping across the clouds with the challenge: R-U Ready to Save the Day?

Click here to learn more.

WebSphere Portal Technical Conference

Registration is now open!

IBM WebSphere Portal Technical Conference
  • October 6-8, 2008, Berlin, Germany
  • October 13-16, 2008, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Register today to learn from industry experts at the largest annual event dedicated to WebSphere Portal business solutions and technical strategies.

Meet with product developers and explore the innovations delivered with IBM WebSphere Portal Version 6.X and the IBM accelerator releases. Gain insight into key business issues and emerging technologies, including new Web 2.0-based solutions. Test-drive the latest technologies with hands-on training and further develop your credentials with certification testing on site. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts and your peers on trends, tips and techniques to unleash the rich collaborative power of IBM WebSphere Portal.


Teleconferences and Webcasts

May 27, 2008
Using the Dump Analyzer tool to diagnose JVM and WebSphere problems: New features and demo

May 28, 2008
WebSphere Application Server Administration with Jython

May 29, 2008
Best practices: setting up session replication in IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1

June 3, 2008
CICS File Control Debugging Techniques

June 5, 2008
Troubleshooting the WebSphere Message Broker (WMB) flows and message sets, a broker programmer's view

June 11, 2008
Overview of the IBM SDK for Java Version 6

June 11, 2008
Teleconference: Extending SOA and CICS with Web 2.0

June 12, 2008
CICS Web Services: Problems and Pitfalls

June 19, 2008
WebSphere MQ: Getting started with Statistics and Accounting

June 24, 2008
WebSphere Business Monitor V6.1 Installation Scenarios and Troubleshooting

June 25, 2008
Understanding WebSphere Commerce Extended-Sites

June 25, 2008
Teleconference: System z as the Heart of BPM - Integrating System z assets with Process management


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