=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SEARCH390 | S/390 and Industry News January 24, 2002 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ___________________________________________________________ ************ SPONSORED BY HOSTBRIDGE TECHNOLOGY ***********
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Featured Topic: Storage - Best Web Links: Networking and Communications - Ask the Expert: Advantage of VSAM vs. IDMS - Take Our Poll: Your storage network configuration - The Missing Link: Fibre rolled out down London's drains ___________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LEAD STORY | The Home Depot's latest project: XML, Web services Home Depot developed its own sales system application software in order to get the functionality and flexibility it needed by using Java-based architecture. At the core of The Home Depot's development strategy are a mainframe, XML for defining data to be shared between applications and Web services for breaking up monolithic applications into reusable components. For more information, check out these Best Web Links on Java at: http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax1474,00.html And, these on Web Enabling the Mainframe at: http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax288514,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- OTHER HEADLINES The headlines below and others are available on our news page. >>Full Stories: http://www.search390.com/news/ COMPUTER PROFITS HITS HIGH END OF TARGET | News: Reuters Mainframe software maker Compuware reported lower fiscal third-quarter net income but hit the top end of its guidance, as mainframe deals, which fell the past two quarters, began to rebound. The company's fourth quarter is traditionally a strong quarter for its sales of mainframe software and services. ASIAN ENTERPRISES EMBRACING LINUX | News: ZDNet Asia While Windows is still the market leader in server operating systems, a growing number of firms in Asia are cutting costs by using Linux. ANALYST: AOL MERGER WOULD DESTROY RED HAT LINUX | News: NewsFactor Internet giant AOL Time Warner is said to be in talks to purchase Linux distributor Red Hat. Although the reasons behind the possible acquisition remain unspecified, analysts have suggested that AOL may be attempting to better position itself for a drawn-out battle with Microsoft. IBM DEALS FOCUS ON SERVERS, SERVICES | News: CNET Big Blue said it is investing in MontaVista Software, maker of a Linux operating system variant for PowerPC processors, and has signed a deal with MatrixOne, which sells software that helps companies design and manage the life cycle of new products. IBM also announced an alliance with International Business Systems. The deals, while different in nature, will promote several areas of crucial interest for IBM, including its Global Services division, servers and semiconductors. SUPPLY CHAIN ALLIANCE TARGETS OVERHEADS | News: cw360 IBM and supply chain specialist IBS have formed an alliance to incorporate IBS' Virtual Enterprise Supply Chain collaboration software with IBM middleware products, eServer and IBM Global Services Supply Chain Management services. The overall goal is to offer mid-size companies a technology path to building an integrated supply chain management (SCM) and order fulfillment system. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ******** SPONSORED BY SOFTWARE DIVERSIFIED SERVICES ******* I'd like to introduce the premier TCP/IP and SNA performance monitor, Vital Signs VisionNet (VSV). VSV is the only monitor with a single, central repository capable of reporting on both OS/390 (or z/OS) and non-OS/390 devices. 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Look through the resources below, and check out TechTarget's new storage magazine for more info www.storagemagazine.com. >>CLICK to view full Featured Topic: http://search390.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid10_gci758921,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-- BEST WEB LINKS | Networking and Communications We would say that networking is the most complex part of mainframe computer operations. That's why we've assembled a collection of sources under "Network Management" that describe the essentials of developing an enterprise-wide network. Select "SNA" or TCP/IP" to find detailed information on those common network architectures. >>CLICK to view these Best Web Links: http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax1461,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ASK THE EXPERT | Category: DB2 for OS/390 Dear Ask the Expert, I have been programming for two years now. My knowledge of databases and storage is not to my satisfaction. I would like to know the advantages of VSAM files as main storage as compared to IDMS database. >>CLICK here for Willie Favero's response: http://search390.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid10_cid431909_tax285226,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- TAKE OUR POLL | search390 "What storage network configuration are you currently using?" >>CLICK to post your response: http://search390.techtarget.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- THE MISSING LINK | Fibre rolled out down London's drains As if there weren't enough fiber moving through the sewers of London! A startup LAN provider is using the city's sewer system to create its new fibre access network. Hey, why let a good sewer go entirely to, um, waste? The company's CEO says the septic solution is perfect because most of the work is already done. All the company has to do is screw duct cable to the sewer pipes, most of which run right up to the edge of buildings in London's business districts. Source: vnunet http://www.vnunet.com/News/1128575 ___________________________________________________________ *********************SEARCH390 CONTACTS********************* BJ RAMA, Site Editor ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your original articles and best practices. ROBYN LORUSSO, Assistant Editor ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your white papers and Best Web Links. KATE EVANS-CORREIA, Senior News Editor ([EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Send in your news, press releases and poll ideas. TIM KEOUGH, Account Executive ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Sponsor this or any other TechTarget newsletter. __________________________________________________________ If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter simply reply to this message with "REMOVE" in the subject line. Or, visit http://search390.techtarget.com/register and adjust your subscriptions accordingly. 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