WebSphere

Title:

Introduction to WebSphere XD ObjectGrid

Stream:

WebSphere Update, Innovation & Trends (4)

Speakers:

Alan Chambers

Abstract:

Do your applications need fast access to Java objects shared between multiple processes? Do you need to manage data at speeds unattainable with disk-based databases? Would you like an automatic mechanism for replicating application data between remote locations? If so, you should attend this session on the subject IBM`s ObjectGrid technology. \n<br><br>\nObjectGrid is a distributed in-memory object database, optimised for high performance, scalability and resilience. Although it is sold as part of the WebSphere Extended Deployment DataGrid product it can be used with any style of Java application - with or without an application server. ObjectGrid implements Extreme Transaction Processing concepts is part of the growing trend towards in-memory databases as a high-performance alternative to traditional disk-based relational technologies.\n<br><br>\nIn this session, Alan will provide an introduction to ObjectGrid, outlining its capabilities and benefits. Using a very simple code example and a visual tool he developed, he will illustrate the programming models and configuration of ObjectGrid and demonstrate graphically how data resilience and scalability are be achieved\n<br><br>\nThis session is intended for Java developers and application architects.

Download:

ObjectGrid 0803.pdf

Bio:

Alan Chambers:

<b>Alan Chambers, Consulting IT Specialist, WebSphere Technical Sales for FSS, IBM UK</b><br>\nAlan Chambers is an IBM Consulting IT Specialist, specialising in WebSphere Application Server and associated technologies. In recent years he has become well known as a leading proponent of WebSphere Extended Deployment and has recently focused on its less well-known ObjecGrid component. In November 2007, Alan`s introductory ObjectGrid article was published on IBM`s DeveloperWorks site and recently he has worked with several UK customers investigating this technology. \n<br><br>\nAfter graduating from Oxford University with a Mathematics degree, Alan joined IBM as a Systems Engineer and has worked in a variety of technical roles through his career. Alan has worked with WebSphere for many years and before that was widelyknown as the leading UK expert on the OS/2 operating system and as the developer of the OS/2 Restricted Workplace Shell program offering, which was widely deployed by companies throughout the UK and elsewhere.