If you are new to DECUS events or just want to get the scoop on what's happening during the week, plan to attend the DECUS First Timers Meeting, Sunday, June 13, held at the Providence Biltmore Hotel, room to be announced in Update.Daily newsletter. The DECUS First Timers Meeting provides an opportunity to meet with experienced attendees and learn how to make the most of your time at DECUS '99/Providence.

Sunday 8:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Sunday Night Welcome Reception
Process Software
Providence Biltmore Hotel

DECUS Sunday Night Welcome Reception, sponsored by Process Software, is a way to get aquainted with other attendees like yourself and do a little peer-to-peer networking. The Welcome Reception will be held at the Providence Biltmore Hotel, room to be announced in Update.Daily newsletter. Ice cream, pastry and sodas will be served.

Monday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 15
DECUS Dallas-Fort Worth Local Users Group
(DFWLUG) Sessions

Sponsored by the DECUS Dallas-Fort Worth Local Users Group (DFWLUG), This OpenVMS Class Series provides a venue for system managers who want to learn how to manage their OpenVMS environment more efficiently and effectively.

Conducted in the DECUS DataCenter, the two-day class covers everything from managing users and systems resources to clusters, networking and security. Hands-on labs are an integral part of the class.

Here's your opportunity to learn from skilled systems managers with years of experience, who have seen most every problem or situation that a new system manager might face. Bring your questions and problems - if you have run into "unsolvable," chances are someone else has too.

Here are some of DFWLUG sessions planned for DECUS '99/Providence:

• Overview of OpenVMS
• Introduction t DCL and TPU
• Advanced DCL command Procedures
• Introduction to OpenVMS Management
• OpenVMS Operations: Batch, Print, Tape
• OpenVMS User Management
• OpenVMS Network Management
• OpenVMS Cluster Management
• OpenVMS SCSI Clusters
• OpenVMS Security Management
• OpenVMS Upgrade: V7.1 to V7.2
• OpenVMS Hobbyist Program
• Association of Software Application Partners
• IT Technical Certification Programs
• Digital Historical Hardware

Tuesday Evening
DECUS '99/Providence Gala Event
Providence Biltmore Hotel

DECUS Wild West
Take a step back in time and join us for an evening of fun in the Wild West. The DECUS gala will take place on the 17th Floor of the Providence Biltmore Hotel on Tuesday, June 15th starting at 8:00 pm. You'll be able to grab some grub, belly up to the bar, drop a few chips at the gambling table and even learn how to line dance. It should be an evening of fun for everyone.