Description

The Storage Management working group is an active group that meets quarterly to discuss the latest developments in Storage Management hardware and software, be they IBM or third party vendor, and other items of interest to users of these products.

A typical meeting will consist of

• latest news and announcements from IBM
• vendor and user presentations on

1. major developments
2. exploitation of new features
3. specific customisation
4. etc., etc.

• exchange of information on problems
• hints and tips
• raising requirements

The primary audience for both groups is Storage Administrators and System Programmers.

Information

Number of members/installations: 114 Number of meetings each year: 4

Average number of participants: 50

General Objectives

1. To encourage information exchange amongst Storage Administrators
2. To act as a forum for announcements and information on Storage hardware and software, both IBM and third party
3. To act as the formal requirements submittal point for IBM and other vendors.
4. To encourage participation from third party vendors
5. To encourage active participation by members
6. To foster relationships with groups in related topics and from other countries
7. To form subgroups as necessary to investigate specific areas of interest
8. To continue the DSM subgroup meeting quarterly as long as interest remains.

Meetings for 2004/5

Please refer to the main GSE UK Calendar page for up-to-date details.

The minutes from the meeting held on 30th April 2001, at IBM Bedfont Lakes, are here.

Group Officers

Minutes / Membership Secretary: Vacant

IBM Representative: Vacant

Requirements: Ian Kearsey
W H Smith Ltd., RIT Dept. (MVS Support), Greenbridge Road, Greenbridge Industrial Estate, Swindon, Wilts  SN3 3LD
+44 (0)1793 562383 Fax: +44 (0)1793 562560
ian.kearsey@whsmith.co.uk

Further Information

Please contact the chairman or any of the officers above.

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Last Update: March 22, 2005

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