HP-UX Spring Training Master Classes
with Bill Hassell 18-19 March 2002

We are pleased to offer another series of HP-UX Master Classes to be run by Bill Hassell from the HP Response Centre in Atlanta. Bill will need little introduction to most of you, having already run a number of training courses for HP/Works. Everyone leaves Bill's classes inspired and much better informed. Bill has so much to offer, the only question is how much can we cram into his visit!

The Classes will run for two days on 18 and 19 March 2002 at HP Birmingham, near the NEC - book the dates in your diary now and book now to secure your place(s). This is an unparalleled training opportunity. Each day will cost just £110 + VAT to HP/Works members. For non-members, the cost is £210 + VAT per day.

Coffees, teas and a buffet lunch will be provided within the cost of the training.

Each day will run from 09.30 until 17.00 approx.

Anyone wanting overnight accommodation can contact BTS Bedfare on 01425 481481 (fax 01425 477328) for details of local accommodation at discounted prices. Please note, the NEC area can book up quite quickly.

Bill is back with completely new and substantially updated courses for 2002!

DAY ONE: Monday, 18 March 2002

SysAdmin FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Managing HP 9000 systems, whether servers or workstations, can be easy with the right answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). In this seminar, we will look at sysadmin checklists, scripts to make managing the systems easier, performance concerns and kernel tuning. We'll cover management issues for multiple systems, how to inventory them and keep changes under control along with tips on setting up centralized software depots for patches and updates.

Automating new user setups, preparing for crash dumps and how to read them, managing disk space and user resources and tips on interoperating with other systems such as NT and Linux will be presented. This seminar will also connect live to many different systems to display some of the ideas in realtime. You will see systems with small RAM problems, disk space issues, even look at multi-processor systems online. And see how to create user profiles that work across many different systems yet customizable. We'll look at small systems with hundreds of users for a glimpse into server management.

DAY TWO: Tuesday, 19 March 2002

HP-UX Security Checkup

With electronic information and access becoming easily available, security of this information is a major topic of discussion. This paper will discuss some of the basic considerations needed in any network-based HP-UX system as well as details that the system administrator should know in managing these resources. And with the explosive growth of the Internet, connecting Unix computers directly to the Internet requires some careful planning to keep both the computer as well as internal systems protected. We'll talk about filesystem permissions, setting up profiles, tightening default network services, use of network data sharing and have pointers to HP-UX Security documents and books. And we'll discuss setting up a highly secure ftp server on the open Internet with an actual example.

Performance FAQs and Answers for HP-UX

Performance is the most commonly asked question once a computer system is in place and new users are added. The system begins to slowdown and the reasons are not clear. Is it RAM or disk I/O or LAN or something else? In this seminar, we will examine the details of performance analysis, what are the tools and how do we interpret the data. And to make the seminar even more valuable, we will connect in to HP's network and use several systems on the network to demonstrate these conditions on various small and large scale systems. We'll discuss database systems, particularly Oracle, and how to tune the operating system for maximum throughput.

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Biography

Bill Hassell is a SysAdmin Technology Specialist working in the HP Remote Engineering Services Center, Atlanta. In his current role, he delivers remote and onsite HP-UX consulting for customers including customized training and support projects. Previously, he worked for Support Engineering Technology and also for the System Interrupt team.

Bill has been with HP for more than 20 years and a frequent contributor to HP/Works Technical Focus Days and to HP user conferences and publications. He is currently working on a book for HP-UX called the "HP-UX System Administrator's Survival Guide" which will be available from Prentice-Hall in the near future. Bill is a past member of the Interex Board of Directors.