ASAP University Conference 2025

Date: May 18 – 21, 2025
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
EARLY REGISTRATION Through MARCH 15, 2025 – $1700.00
STANDARD REGISTRATION (Mar. 16 – May 16, 2025) – $1900.00
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Workload Wednesdays ASAP!
“Mastering Workload Service Assurance: Comparing and Contrasting z/OS and Distributed Implementations” presented by Dean Harrison (HCL) & Leon Odenbrett (HCL)
Date & Time: Feb 19, 2025 10:00 AM EST
This online class explores the critical concepts and practical implementation of Workload Service Assurance (WSA) across z/OS and distributed systems. WSA is a crucial feature for ensuring the timely completion of critical jobs by defining deadlines and dynamically monitoring their execution. We will delve into the core principles of WSA, including the identification of critical jobs and the calculation of the critical path – the sequence of dependent jobs that must complete on time to meet the critical job’s deadline. The course will compare and contrast how these concepts are applied in z/OS and distributed environments, highlighting key differences in implementation and management. We will examine the dynamic nature of critical path calculation, how the system reacts to delays, and the tools available for monitoring and managing critical jobs, including the “hot list” of potentially problematic predecessors. Participants will learn how to effectively leverage WSA to proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks, ensuring that critical workloads meet their required service levels on both z/OS and distributed platforms.
SPONSORSHIP
ASAP University is dedicated to providing the Workload Automation user community with a forum to learn, explore, and achieve results for their company as well as themselves. ASAP is committed to be the user voice behind workload automation issues to help drive the development of product enhancements. Our organization is a place where members can reach out and get real life examples and solutions to every day automation needs.