I have only been to one Bootcamp (2007) and it reminded me of the DECUS Symposiums from the 1983-1986 time frame, although on a smaller scale. The sessions tend to be longer and more in depth than the last of the Encompasserve sponsored Symposia I attended (probably 1998?)
The Bootcamp has a large VMS engineering presence, wealth of technical information (presentations are technically oriented, not marketing oriented), and in general a technical (vs. managerial) audience. You must sign a blanket non-disclosure agreement for things that have not been disclosed in public. In my opinion, very little fit under that category, it is primarily to protect them in case something slips out that they don't want to see posted to comp.os.vms
For me, the Bootcamp is the only thing I would consider, the contacts and personal networking is very helpful. And the sidebar conversations with VMS engineers is an opportunity that you probably won't get at the Technology Expo (not as many engineers will be there, since it isn't held in VMS engineering's back yard.)
RE: Andy Bustamante "The Technology forum covers all HP products. You won't find the depth of VMS information, but you will see a broader scope of products covered. Some of the hands on labs, particularly for storage products, I found especially useful."
I am not sure if Andy was referring to the hands on at the Technology forum or the Bootcamp. There are hands on labs at the bootcamp, and I found these to be useful.
Jon
it depends
