=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SEARCH400 | Today's news March 29, 2002 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- _________________________________________________________________ ***************** SPONSORED BY Aldon Computer Group *************
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Discussion Week in the Forums: Your iSeries career - Expert profile: Ken Graap, Search400 backup & recovery expert - New Poll: How do you feel IBM is handling security fixes? - Advanced Search: Find iSeries information fast - Best Web Links: Systems Mangagement for the iSeries - The Missing Link: Oxford online: Will people pay? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- LEAD STORY XPERANTO--IBM'S OPEN SESAME FOR SERVERS | News: ZDNet IBM gives developers a peek at data-access technology, intended for use in its DB2 database server. The technology makes it easier to search for data such as relational databases, XML documents, flat files, spreadsheets and other sources of information as if they were a single database. >> CLICK here for story... http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-871064.html MORE INFORMATION: Check out these Best Web Links on DB2 UDB for iSeries. http://search400.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid3_tax286869,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- OTHER STORIES In addition to the headlines below, others are available on our news page. >> Full Stories: http://search400.techtarget.com/news/0,289141,sid3,00.html IBM'S FINANCIAL REPORTING FAILS TO SATISFY | News: iSeries Network Sure IBM met its numbers, but are they telling all? Some observers say factors driving IBM's public numbers are as elusive as ever. (Free registration to this site required.) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ADDITIONAL NEWS HEADLINES All headlines above and below are available on our news page >> Full Stories: http://search400.techtarget.com/news/0,289141,sid3,00.html -- CAMPBELL SOUP FINDS IBM APPS MMM GOOD (Source: InternetWeek) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SET SQL OUTFILE COLUMN NAMES | Tip: Search400 User Deborah Bergeron tells you how to control the column names used when creating an outfile from SQL - and she provides sample code. >> Click here to read the full tip... http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci812643,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- EXAMPLE CODE TO UPDATE TRIGGER ON RPG | Advice: Search400 Dear Ask the Expert, I need an example code to update a trigger on RPG. I need to know how to cancel the event (insert, update or delete) if an evaluation condition fail. How can I alter the member in the physical file using the SQL without OVRDBF command? >>See Application development expert John Brandt's response: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid457907_tax285217,00.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- Special Training Offer: 30% off - Network Security and Firewalls ----------------------------------------------------------------- Security is a major concern for iSeries 400 pros everywhere. This course will acquaint you with the firewall concepts and the process of managing firewalls. Act now and get 30% off. Click below for more details. http://nous.gofcs.com/?s=52&p=courses&t=outline&i=IP1330&m=225s _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DISCUSSION WEEK IN THE FORUMS | Vic Sbrega, career expert Your iSeries career: What to expect in 2002 Who: Vic Sbrega, Search400 career expert When: March 25-29 Are companies starting to hire iSeries professionals again? What areas of the U.S. or world are rebounding better from the recession? Will you finally get a raise this year or should you start polishing your resume'? Career expert Vic Sbrega can answer those questions and more. As principal of AS/400 Personnel Agency, he closely monitors the pulse of the iSeries-hiring scene. He can tell you if the industry is recovering or if it still needs time to heal. Vic will be the guest moderator in our Managing the iSeries discussion forum March 25-29. If you have a question about your iSeries career, now's the time to ask it. >> POST your career questions for Vic: http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected] >> READ THESE RECENT DISCUSSION THREADS from this online event: http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/376 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- EXPERT PROFILE | Ken Graap, Search400 backup & recovery expert Ken Graap has worked in the S/38 -- AS/400 -- iSeries 400 arena for 16 years. His most recent position is that of senior AS/400e system administrator at Northwest Natural Gas in Portland, Ore. He has extensive experience in all aspects of iSeries systems management. That includes proactive performance tuning, system software upgrades and maintenance, hardware upgrade planning, backup/recovery procedures and security. Let Ken's experience work for you! Ask Ken Backup & Recovery and OS/400-related questions anytime. Go to: http://Search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestion/0,289624,sid3_tax288615,00.html >> RECENT Q&A's with Ken you may find of interest: * Automate the process of full-system backup http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid425685_tax288615,00.html * Problems with remote journaling http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid448841_tax288615,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- NEW POLL | Search400 Reader Survey Is IBM taking a cavalier approach to security fixes considering the glut of problems it's had with products in recent months? >> Cast your Vote: http://www.search400.com/poll PREVOUS POLL RESULTS Are you still experiencing glitches in V5R1? 39% Yes 32% Don't know 28% No Total Votes: 130 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SEARCH400 SEARCH ENGINE | Find iSeries information fast Is Google one of your favorite search tools? We've partnered with Google to make our iSeries-specific search engine even better. Why waste time slogging through irrelevant search results? Try our newly tweaked search engine for the most targeted iSeries results. >> Search Engine: http://search400.techtarget.com/integratedSearchAdvanced/0,289518,sid3,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SYSTEMS MANGAGEMENT FOR THE ISERIES | Search400 Best Web Links This is the place to turn to for advice on managing your iSeries 400 systems. You'll find information about improving performance, enhancing security and monitoring your systems. These articles will help you keep your systems healthy and always available. http://search400.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid3_tax286955,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- THE MISSING LINK | Oxford online: Will people pay? Wanna see the definition of "expensive?" Check out oxfordreference.com. 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