This year’s conference will be held at:
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
BASIS International Ltd. is hosting the TechCon ‘24 technical conference event from June 3 – 5, titled “Untethered!” The full schedule (3 days, 12 sessions) of TechCon ‘24 is packed with the latest BASIS technology updates, including new developments in the Dynamic Web Client (DWC) for your web app development and the enhanced security features of the new BASIS License Service (BLS). Stay for two additional days (June 6 – 7) of hands-on interactive training on the latest BASIS features to consider for your current application.
End-User Pricing
Conference Price: $1,450
Early Bird Price: $1,050
*Only available through April 22, 2024
*Further discount with Production License on SAM
Training Price
Full-Day Class: $550
Half-Day Class: $350
Conference Pricing Includes:
*Hotel accommodations not included
Early Bird Price: $1,050
*Only available through April 22, 2024
*Further discount with Production License on SAM
Training Price
Full-Day Class: $550
Half-Day Class: $350
Conference Pricing Includes:
- Welcome Reception (heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks)
- Nuclear Museum event (food and drinks)
- Breakfast Tuesday and Wednesday
- Lunch Tuesday
- Many coffee breaks with delicious snacks
*Hotel accommodations not included
Partners & Resellers Pricing
Access pricing via the Partner Portal
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Sessions
Monday, June 3, 2024
Web Wizards Unleashed: Crafting Your DWC Marvel
1:15pm – 2:15pm
Embark on a journey with us as we unveil the secrets of creating a stellar application for the Dynamic Web Client (DWC)! In this engaging session, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of building a DWC application from the ground up while embracing the power of object-oriented design. Get ready for a treasure trove of insights, including valuable tips, tricks, and best practices. We’ll tackle challenges head-on, explore exciting new features, and equip you to unleash the full potential of the DWC. Your adventure into DWC application development starts here. Are you ready?
Embark on a journey with us as we unveil the secrets of creating a stellar application for the Dynamic Web Client (DWC)! In this engaging session, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of building a DWC application from the ground up while embracing the power of object-oriented design. Get ready for a treasure trove of insights, including valuable tips, tricks, and best practices. We’ll tackle challenges head-on, explore exciting new features, and equip you to unleash the full potential of the DWC. Your adventure into DWC application development starts here. Are you ready?
Unlocking Innovation: A Deep Dive into the BASIS License Service (BLS) & BBxServlets Evolution
2:25pm – 3:25pm
Dive into the future with this insightful session! Join us as we unwrap the full-featured BASIS License Service (BLS) introduced in BBx version 22. Discover the unparalleled advantage of leveraging this BASIS-native license server, unlocking a world of possibilities for your applications. We’ll navigate through the impacts of Java license and version changes. Stay ahead in the dynamic world of BBx – explore, learn, and revolutionize your approach to BBj licensing!
Dive into the future with this insightful session! Join us as we unwrap the full-featured BASIS License Service (BLS) introduced in BBx version 22. Discover the unparalleled advantage of leveraging this BASIS-native license server, unlocking a world of possibilities for your applications. We’ll navigate through the impacts of Java license and version changes. Stay ahead in the dynamic world of BBx – explore, learn, and revolutionize your approach to BBj licensing!
Fortifying Your BBj: A Comprehensive Guide to Advanced Security Measures
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Unlock the secrets of robust security for your BBj applications, and safeguard your valuable data! Join us in this enlightening session as we probe the latest authentication options, including 2-factor authentication, BBj user/password, LDAP/Active Directory, SAML, and cutting-edge Private/Public Key authentication including its seamless integration with other Authentication methods, and DB/DBMS Security. We’ll delve into object-level permissions and best practices to help you combat Ransomware with BBj’s replication services. Strengthen your system’s defenses – because security should always be a top priority!
Unlock the secrets of robust security for your BBj applications, and safeguard your valuable data! Join us in this enlightening session as we probe the latest authentication options, including 2-factor authentication, BBj user/password, LDAP/Active Directory, SAML, and cutting-edge Private/Public Key authentication including its seamless integration with other Authentication methods, and DB/DBMS Security. We’ll delve into object-level permissions and best practices to help you combat Ransomware with BBj’s replication services. Strengthen your system’s defenses – because security should always be a top priority!
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Unlocking Innovation: Harnessing the Power of Web Components
10:00am – 11:00am
Join us for an exploration of BBj 24’s Web Component API, providing developers with the exciting capability to seamlessly integrate diverse web components and their events into the BUI and DWC browser-based clients. Discover how web components and native HTML elements can coexist as full-featured BBjControls within a BBjWindow, alongside the standard BASIS-defined BBjControls. Dive into the potential of this dynamic API through this session’s insightful notes and hands-on sample programs. Elevate your deployment experience and open new doors of creativity with BBj 24’s Web Component API!
Join us for an exploration of BBj 24’s Web Component API, providing developers with the exciting capability to seamlessly integrate diverse web components and their events into the BUI and DWC browser-based clients. Discover how web components and native HTML elements can coexist as full-featured BBjControls within a BBjWindow, alongside the standard BASIS-defined BBjControls. Dive into the potential of this dynamic API through this session’s insightful notes and hands-on sample programs. Elevate your deployment experience and open new doors of creativity with BBj 24’s Web Component API!
Navigate the Future: Making the Most of Your BASIS Support!
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ever wondered what is and what is not included in BASIS’ technical support? What is changing about how you get that support? Have you heard rumors that BASIS is moving to a new Trouble Ticket tool called ZenDesk? Ever been confused by the differences between what is covered under a Trouble Ticket and what requires one of the other support models (mentoring, professional services, or on-call support)? Well, wonder no more! This session will demystify your support offerings as we cover everything BASIS offers: self-service help, professional services, on-demand support, and mentoring services. When you finish, you will understand your options and BASIS’ customer support handbook. You will be able to make informed decisions about what BASIS support offerings you use, and what support tasks need to be handled by your own system administration team. Let’s explore together!
Building Block Brilliance: The Latest in AddonSoftware’s Growing ERP Solution
12:45pm – 1:45pm
Join us on an exciting journey of innovation as AddonSoftware expands its Building Block ERP solution to cater to your evolving needs! From the convenience of flexible AP check formats to powerful additions streamlining Sales Order Fulfillment and Kitting, we’re committed to enhancing your experience. Plus, enjoy welcome improvements like the ability to adjust the GL for a closed fiscal year. At AddonSoftware, we listen, adapt, and grow to empower our reseller community and their end-user customers. Stay tuned for a brighter, more efficient future with continually evolving ERP solutions!
Join us on an exciting journey of innovation as AddonSoftware expands its Building Block ERP solution to cater to your evolving needs! From the convenience of flexible AP check formats to powerful additions streamlining Sales Order Fulfillment and Kitting, we’re committed to enhancing your experience. Plus, enjoy welcome improvements like the ability to adjust the GL for a closed fiscal year. At AddonSoftware, we listen, adapt, and grow to empower our reseller community and their end-user customers. Stay tuned for a brighter, more efficient future with continually evolving ERP solutions!
Unveiling Productivity Power-Ups
1:45pm – 2:30pm
Dive into some of the latest BBj language features for a productivity boost. Explore enhancements like the new BBjInputT and BBjSplitter controls, the TIME() Function, and more, all designed to streamline your workflow and amplify your efficiency.
Dive into some of the latest BBj language features for a productivity boost. Explore enhancements like the new BBjInputT and BBjSplitter controls, the TIME() Function, and more, all designed to streamline your workflow and amplify your efficiency.
BBj 24.00 Unleashed: Navigating Innovation in a Dynamic Deployment World
2:50pm – 3:50pm
Dive into the dynamic world of the BBj production environment with our informative session! Explore the essentials of a typical BBj deployment and navigate through the intricate details of application deployment, performance tuning, and the groundbreaking structural changes unveiled in BBj 24. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your BBj journey, join us for insights that will elevate your skills and keep you at the forefront of innovation. It’s time to unleash the full potential of BBj 24 – don’t miss this exciting exploration into BBj production environments!
Dive into the dynamic world of the BBj production environment with our informative session! Explore the essentials of a typical BBj deployment and navigate through the intricate details of application deployment, performance tuning, and the groundbreaking structural changes unveiled in BBj 24. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your BBj journey, join us for insights that will elevate your skills and keep you at the forefront of innovation. It’s time to unleash the full potential of BBj 24 – don’t miss this exciting exploration into BBj production environments!
Data Dynamo: Unleashing DBMS Prowess for Performance and Fortified Security
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Dive deep into the heart of data management as we explore the latest leaps in performance and security within the BBj DBMS. Besides ensuring data integrity, administrators and developers must elevate their focus to encompass the vital realms of security and optimized data access operations. Join us for an enlightening session where we revisit essential features such as table analysis, query analysis, and the game-changing FULLTEXT indexes. Be among the first to uncover the power of the new SQL EXPLAIN function, offering insights into query building, augmented by the latest advances in AI. Discover the art of securing your data fortress while optimizing its performance. Don’t miss out on this data-driven journey!
Dive deep into the heart of data management as we explore the latest leaps in performance and security within the BBj DBMS. Besides ensuring data integrity, administrators and developers must elevate their focus to encompass the vital realms of security and optimized data access operations. Join us for an enlightening session where we revisit essential features such as table analysis, query analysis, and the game-changing FULLTEXT indexes. Be among the first to uncover the power of the new SQL EXPLAIN function, offering insights into query building, augmented by the latest advances in AI. Discover the art of securing your data fortress while optimizing its performance. Don’t miss out on this data-driven journey!
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Revolutionize Monitoring: Unleashing Prometheus and Grafana with BASIS Integration!
9:00am – 9:30am
Empower your system performance with a deep dive into BASIS’s cutting-edge integration with Prometheus and Grafana! In this session, discover the art of gathering intricate time-series data from BBj and other systems using Prometheus, and witness the magic as Grafana transforms this data into powerful, interactive, and real-time visualizations. Administrators and developers, get ready to take control and replace the standard BBj Enterprise Manager dashboard with your customized Grafana dashboard. Craft a personalized view that puts the most crucial information in focus for your organization. Elevate your monitoring game with this game-changing session!
Empower your system performance with a deep dive into BASIS’s cutting-edge integration with Prometheus and Grafana! In this session, discover the art of gathering intricate time-series data from BBj and other systems using Prometheus, and witness the magic as Grafana transforms this data into powerful, interactive, and real-time visualizations. Administrators and developers, get ready to take control and replace the standard BBj Enterprise Manager dashboard with your customized Grafana dashboard. Craft a personalized view that puts the most crucial information in focus for your organization. Elevate your monitoring game with this game-changing session!
DWC Unleashed: Transforming BBj into a Modern Web Deployment Dynamo
9:30am – 10:45am
Dive into the dynamic Web Client (DWC) and witness how BBj has evolved into a formidable tool for crafting modern, business-critical applications. Join us as we explore the extensive support for HTML5 Web Component, now a W3C standard, and delve into the realm of custom styling and layout options in CSS, all seamlessly embedded within the BBj language. In this illuminating session, we’ll showcase real-world applications that have embraced DWC, shedding light on the transformative process, the challenges faced, and the daily benefits reaped by our customers. Discover the distinct advantages of using DWC over BUI and the traditional CSS/round-trip approach. Uncover the simplicity and enhanced control offered by CSS compared to BBMig for layout management. Plus, witness how DWC streamlines complex tasks, making web development more accessible for everyone, with a special under-the-covers look into the updated BBJingo. Get ready to revolutionize your approach to web development with DWC – it’s where innovation meets simplicity!
Coding Excellence: Unleashing the Power of BBj with Best Practices
11:05am – 11:35am
Unlock the secrets to crafting top-notch BBj code with ease! Join us as we delve into the language features, enhanced help documentation, and software best practices that can elevate your coding game. Discover how BBj supports common tasks like error trapping. Gain insights into Barista’s role in notifying users, logging information, and even emailing error snapshots. Dive into the world of Barista documentation, explore the seamless integration of the Barista DD with the SQL engine, and embrace best practices such as defensive programming – the dos and don’ts that help your BBj code to reach new heights!
Unlock the secrets to crafting top-notch BBj code with ease! Join us as we delve into the language features, enhanced help documentation, and software best practices that can elevate your coding game. Discover how BBj supports common tasks like error trapping. Gain insights into Barista’s role in notifying users, logging information, and even emailing error snapshots. Dive into the world of Barista documentation, explore the seamless integration of the Barista DD with the SQL engine, and embrace best practices such as defensive programming – the dos and don’ts that help your BBj code to reach new heights!
Classes
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Introduction to the Barista Rapid Application Development Framework (Full-Day)
8:30am – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Discover how to use the Barista Application Framework to build an application quickly by simply defining the data and its interrelationships. Barista provides a standard framework that handles the ubiquitous navigation, display, search, and file maintenance requirements of the typical data-driven GUI application, easily tripling your productivity for many of your development and maintenance projects.
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Discover how to use the Barista Application Framework to build an application quickly by simply defining the data and its interrelationships. Barista provides a standard framework that handles the ubiquitous navigation, display, search, and file maintenance requirements of the typical data-driven GUI application, easily tripling your productivity for many of your development and maintenance projects.
Dynamic Web Client (DWC) 101 (Full-Day)
8:30am – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
In this class, we’ll cover the basics of the Dynamic Web Client. You’ll see firsthand how easy it is to write a DWC app! By the end of the day, you’ll be able to create an app with a beautiful and responsive layout, customize your program’s CSS, use icon pools, style elements in shadow DOMs, and most importantly, you’ll be able to apply what you learned to modernize your applications.
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
In this class, we’ll cover the basics of the Dynamic Web Client. You’ll see firsthand how easy it is to write a DWC app! By the end of the day, you’ll be able to create an app with a beautiful and responsive layout, customize your program’s CSS, use icon pools, style elements in shadow DOMs, and most importantly, you’ll be able to apply what you learned to modernize your applications.
Information Is Power (AM, Half-Day)
8:30am – 12:00pm
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
The BBj Enterprise Manager is often an under-utilized tool for investigating and solving common problems in Production. This class will explore some of the most powerful components of Enterprise Manager that you might not be aware of.
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
The BBj Enterprise Manager is often an under-utilized tool for investigating and solving common problems in Production. This class will explore some of the most powerful components of Enterprise Manager that you might not be aware of.
BBx Configuration and Application Entry Points (PM, Half-Day)
1:00pm – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
In this class we will explore the various tools in the Enterprise Manager for application deployment, Jetty configuration, and BBxServlet use. We will delve into the basics of using servlets for a request-response programming model in BBx applications, which are hosted by the built-in Jetty web server.
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
In this class we will explore the various tools in the Enterprise Manager for application deployment, Jetty configuration, and BBxServlet use. We will delve into the basics of using servlets for a request-response programming model in BBx applications, which are hosted by the built-in Jetty web server.
BBj Application and Database Security (PM, Half-Day)
1:00pm – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
In this class, attendees will understand the different security options available for securing applications, data, and administrative tasks. Learn how to configure and use public/private keys, 2-factor, LDAP, SAML, and standard BBj user/password authentication. You will also learn about database permissions options: legacy, object-level, and remote access.
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
In this class, attendees will understand the different security options available for securing applications, data, and administrative tasks. Learn how to configure and use public/private keys, 2-factor, LDAP, SAML, and standard BBj user/password authentication. You will also learn about database permissions options: legacy, object-level, and remote access.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Advanced DWC with BBjWebComponents (Full-Day)
8:30am – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
With the DWC, you can take advantage of the vast supply of Web Components that are available for free. In this class, we’ll explore how to integrate Web Components into your DWC app to enhance its functionality, greatly expanding your ability to customize the user interface and save time and effort by taking advantage of reusable components rather than writing them from scratch.
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
With the DWC, you can take advantage of the vast supply of Web Components that are available for free. In this class, we’ll explore how to integrate Web Components into your DWC app to enhance its functionality, greatly expanding your ability to customize the user interface and save time and effort by taking advantage of reusable components rather than writing them from scratch.
Modern Software Development: Answers to Questions You’ve Been Afraid to Ask (Full-Day)
8:30am – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Attendees will get an overview of modern software development concepts including code reuse, object orientation, documentation, configuration management, continuous integration & continuous delivery, software development environments, cloud-based development, software development cycles & project management, and the promise of AI. We will answer questions, discuss choices and options with pros & cons, present demos and examples, and point to sources where more can be learned.
End-Users:
$550 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$550
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Attendees will get an overview of modern software development concepts including code reuse, object orientation, documentation, configuration management, continuous integration & continuous delivery, software development environments, cloud-based development, software development cycles & project management, and the promise of AI. We will answer questions, discuss choices and options with pros & cons, present demos and examples, and point to sources where more can be learned.
Working with the AdminAPI (AM, Half-Day)
8:30am – 12:00pm
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Ever wondered how you can configure BBj without manually editing the bbj.properties file, or the config.bbj file? In this class you will learn to use the AdminAPI to programmatically perform almost every configuration action that you can do in the Enterprise Manager (EM). You may not have known it, but you can automate almost any configuration task that can be done manually through the EM.
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Ever wondered how you can configure BBj without manually editing the bbj.properties file, or the config.bbj file? In this class you will learn to use the AdminAPI to programmatically perform almost every configuration action that you can do in the Enterprise Manager (EM). You may not have known it, but you can automate almost any configuration task that can be done manually through the EM.
Using JasperReports in BBj – Getting Your Questions Answered (AM, Half-Day)
8:30am – 12:00pm
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Discover how to create a basic report in Eclipse using the Jaspersoft Studio Eclipse plugin. Explore the different ways to find answers to questions on JasperReports using various websites, help pages, and AI chatbots.
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
Discover how to create a basic report in Eclipse using the Jaspersoft Studio Eclipse plugin. Explore the different ways to find answers to questions on JasperReports using various websites, help pages, and AI chatbots.
AddonSoftware Harnesses the Power of Git Source Code Control (PM, Half-Day)
1:00pm – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
If you’ve ever upgraded software that has been customized, you know what a challenge it can be to find and then reincorporate the customizations into the new version. At best it is a labor-intensive and error-prone process. At worst, it can mean version lock. Neither option is a good one. Learn how AddonSoftware’s Git-based approach to upgrades lets you more easily identify changes and re-apply them after an upgrade.
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
If you’ve ever upgraded software that has been customized, you know what a challenge it can be to find and then reincorporate the customizations into the new version. At best it is a labor-intensive and error-prone process. At worst, it can mean version lock. Neither option is a good one. Learn how AddonSoftware’s Git-based approach to upgrades lets you more easily identify changes and re-apply them after an upgrade.
Up, Up, and Away With Metrics (PM, Half-Day)
1:00pm – 4:30pm
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
The class will help attendees understand the metrics available in BBj, how to install and set up Prometheus to gather and store those metrics, and build impressive, visually appealing dashboards to display those metrics in real-time using Grafana. By the end of the course, you will have an understanding of each component and a working configuration that you can easily replicate on your live production systems. No previous knowledge of Prometheus or Grafana is required but a good understanding of BBjServices and BASIS products will be helpful.
End-Users:
$350 (10% discount with active Software Asset Management)
Resellers:
$350
Preferred-Partners:
$0 for up to 2 attendees (contact sales@basis.cloud for additional attendees)
The class will help attendees understand the metrics available in BBj, how to install and set up Prometheus to gather and store those metrics, and build impressive, visually appealing dashboards to display those metrics in real-time using Grafana. By the end of the course, you will have an understanding of each component and a working configuration that you can easily replicate on your live production systems. No previous knowledge of Prometheus or Grafana is required but a good understanding of BBjServices and BASIS products will be helpful.
If you plan to participate in classes, please note:
Drop by during the open “Training Prep” session between 2:00pm and 6:00pm on Wednesday, June 5. BASIS personnel will assist you to ensure that your computer is configured properly for your classes. No computer help will be available during class time.