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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Oracle vs. DB2: Examining the Differences - Quest Software http://search390.com/r/0,,8518,00.htm?questsoftware - Free Nabisco White Paper: Reduce Costs and Resources http://search390.com/r/0,,8520,00.htm?freecasestudy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Today's Highlights 1. TOP STORIES - Lead story: Debunking the negative myths about Linux - BMC to upgrade DB2 management tools - Certifications lose star power, still help at bonus time - IBM upgrades Web Services Toolkit - Analysts at odds over items in Gerstner's book - Sun faces renewed H-1B complaint 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Discussion: What are your predictions for 2003? - Today's webcast premiere: Server consolidation - Poll: What holiday song best describes the mood in your office? - Have your say in the Data Center Futures conference - The Missing Link: MS versus Java -- let Springer decide __________________________________________________________________ SPONSORED BY: Quest Software Oracle vs. DB2: Examining the Differences - Quest Software Are you managing applications on both Oracle and DB2 databases? Quest Central(tm) can help! Download the free presentation, "Oracle vs. DB2: Examining the Differences" to learn distinctions between basic components and terminology, architectural layout, storage management, logging and backup/recovery options, and more. Download the presentation today and get your free trials of Quest Central for Oracle and DB2 at http://search390.com/r/0,,8518,00.htm?questsoftware __________________________________________________________________ LEAD STORY DEBUNKING THE NEGATIVE MYTHS ABOUT LINUX | News: Search390.com Misconceptions about Linux abound. Here, an IBM executive versed in the ways of Linux debunks some of the myths. For the full story, click: http://www.search390.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid10_gci869665,00.html FOR MORE INFORMATION Check out these links on Linux http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax1526,00.html See the article "Linux redefines mainframe's image, boosts sales" http://search390.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid10_gci868100,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= OTHER HEADLINES The headlines below and others are available on our news page. >> Full Stories: http://www.search390.com/news/ BMC TO UPGRADE DB2 MANAGEMENT TOOLS | News: InfoWorld BMC will announce Monday upgrades to five of its SmartDBA management tools for Version 7 of IBM's DB2 mainframe database, along with two upgrades for the distributed, UDB edition of DB2. The products are a further step in BMC's Golden Gate Project, which aims to provide database administrators (DBAs) with an integrated set of tools for managing both mainframe and distributed database environments from multiple vendors through a single, Web-based console. CERTIFICATIONS LOSE STAR POWER | News: SearchNetworking.com Certifications can help IT professionals differentiate themselves in this tight job market, but they shouldn't expect too much bang for their buck, experts say. http://www.searchnetworking.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci868941,00.html IBM UPGRADES WEB SERVICES TOOLKIT | News: cw360 Supporting both the Linux and Windows environments, WSTK Version 3.3 provides a Web services runtime, new specifications, and prototypes from IBM research and development labs. ANALYSTS AT ODDS OVER GERSTNER'S BOOK | News: iSeries Network It's certainly not being touted as a "tell all" book, but former IBM CEO Lou Gerstner's memoir is drawing flack from at least one critic for "unwittingly" dishing dirt on Big Blue. SUN FACES RENEWED H-1B COMPLAINT | News: CNET Allegations by a former systems administrator at Sun has prompted The Department of Labor to begin hearings to determine if Sun violated regulations concerning the employment of foreign workers in the United States on temporary H-1B work visas. The employee alleges that even as the company was laying off him and thousands of other employees, it retained H-1B workers and was applying for the ability to hire thousands more. 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It's time to make resolutions and predictions for the coming year. What do you see happening personally with your career and your company? Not much, or do you see big changes coming? What about the mainframe market? What do you think will be the big news or hot topics next year? Share your thoughts with the rest of us. And Happy Holidays! http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee83ff9/211!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TODAY'S WEBCAST PREMIER | Server consolidation Get the details before you set your migration strategy. Tune in to this webcast with Laura DiDio, senior analyst for the Yankee Group's Application Infrastructure & Software Platforms Planning Service, for an overview of OS/390 and Windows server consolidation trends, the driving forces and impediments of consolidation, and recommendations for making a consolidation plan. >> CLICK for the webcast: http://webevents.broadcast.com/techtarget/search390/121202/index.asp?loc=05 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TAKE OUR POLL | Search390.com What holiday song best describes the mood in your office this season? >> CLICK to post your response: http://search390.techtarget.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HAVE YOUR SAY IN OUR DATA CENTER FUTURES CONFERENCE | 2-minute survey As a valued Search390.com member, your opinion counts! Take a moment to tell us what topics you want at TechTarget's Data Center Futures upcoming event in Chicago, June 4-6, 2003. Your feedback will help ensure that we address the critical issues that matter most to you. We greatly appreciate your help and are excited to view your opinions. >> Take our short survey now... http://www.insightexpress.com/s/Data50837 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE MISSING LINK | Out of the loop: MS versus Java -- let Springer decide How can we end this whole mess between Microsoft and Sun? Two words: Jerry Springer. Source: SearchWin2000.com http://www.searchWin2000.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci868709,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ ****************** SEARCH390.COM CONTACTS ************************* BJ RAMA, Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your original articles and best practices. ROBYN LORUSSO, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your white papers and Best Web Links. 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