================================================================ SEARCH400 | WebSphere Strategies Tip April 18, 2002
Essential explanations, tools and code for the iSeries Web developer. More tips: http://search400.techtarget.com/tipsIndex/0,289482,sid3_tax2fa,00.html ================================================================= FROM OUR SPONSORS: Free White Paper - Application Modernization for iSeries/400 http://search400.com/r/0,,2945,00.htm?FreeWhitepaper ================================================================= In today's technical advice roundup you'll find tips, expert answers, and input from your peers for the following WebSphere and Web development concerns: Today's Featured WebSphere Strategies Tip: - It's about time Answers to Other Technical Questions: 1. Six steps to a successful WebSphere 4.02 upgrade 2. Who needs WebSphere? 3. Webfacing problem with Vision Solutions 4. Install WDT for the iSeries 400 Important Announcements and Links: - Expert Profile: David Slater, Search400 Web development expert - New Monthly Newsletter: Top Expert Advice - Featured Book: Enterprise Java Programming with IBM WebSphere - WebSphere/Web Development Forum: Interact with your peers - Advice: Web Development Experts ___________________________________________________________________ *********** SPONSORED BY Aldon Computer Group ******************* ** FREE White Paper** - Application Modernization through Multi-Platform Development Is modernizing your legacy application too complex to manage? Integrating Web, Windows, client server, and multi-platform applications is a major challenge to manage. Aldon is the ONLY company that manages all multi-platform application development and change management from one iSeries GUI interface. Read why the iSeries is positioned to serve as the backbone for e-business applications. Learn how: http://search400.com/r/0,,2945,00.htm?FreeWhitepaper ================================================================== Today's Featured Tip ================================================================== It's about time As more people around the world move into the WebSphere environment, it's important to have the correct time stamp on your log files and applications. But unless you've been told specifically how to set this, you're out of luck. Bob Cancilla learned the hard way how to do it, and he shares what he discovered in this tip. >> CLICK here to view the complete tip... http://www.search400.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci816692,00.html =========================================================== Answers to Other Technical Questions =========================================================== 1. Six steps to a successful WebSphere 4.02 upgrade WebSphere 4.02 AE is now available, and if you're a serious WebSphere developer, you will definitely want to upgrade. But be warned: You have to pay close attention to the details. Miss one small step in the upgrade process, and you'll be left scratching your head. http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid3_gci811134,00.html 2. Who needs WebSphere? One user asks, "Who will really need and use WebSphere? I mean, as BP we have a lot of customers with small iSeries (150/170/270). I'd think these servers wouldn't support WebSphere, which is made for big companies." Check out this Q&A to see what site expert Jim Mason had to say. http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid383084_tax285218,00.html 3. Webfacing problem with Vision Solutions One user writes, "Can anyone help me in regards to a problem I'm running into with the initiation of Webfacing on an iSeries?" Web development expert Jim Mason offers some advice. http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/324 4. Install WDT for the iSeries 400 This member recently installed WDT 5.1 and would like to begin using the Webfacing tool and WebSphere Studio for iSeries 400. He read the documentation that comes with it but feels that it really lacks substance. He turned to the Search400 WebSphere/Web Development Forum for advice on where to find a good source for documentation on these products. One suggestion was made. Do you have any others? http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/267 ----------------------------------------------------------------- *** Special Training Offer: 30% off - Introduction to XML *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- If you're looking to learn XML, this is the perfect introductory course. This course is a fully interactive online course that provides the applications knowledge of XML. Act now and get 30% off. Click below for more details. http://nous.gofcs.com/?s=52&p=courses&t=outline&i=QT0011&m=225s ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- EXPERT PROFILE | David Slater, Search400 Web development expert David has 23 years of service with IBM Canada within the Manufacturing and Development organization. He is currently World Wide Market Manager, iSeries 400 Application Development, and he is an expert in IBM's WebSphere Development Tools. Prior to that he was the RPG Development Manager responsible for developing and shipping ILE RPG, which incorporates the new RPG IV language definition and the new ILE programming model. In his role as the ILE RPG Development manager, he was involved in the development of VRPG Client, now known as IBM's VisualAge for RPG. Within iSeries AD Product Development, David has also served as the iSeries Languages Planning Manager, the CODE/400 Planning Manager, and the AS/400 Languages and Utilities Performance Manager If you have a Web development question, Dave can help -- especially with those that deal with WebSphere. http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestion/0,289624,sid3_tax285218,00.html >> RECENT Q&A's with Dave you may find of interest: * Variable 'x' of type singleton class 'A' within the JVM http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid387386_tax285218,00.html * E-business-enabling existing applications http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid374102_tax285218,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- NEW MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | Top Expert Advice newsletter The Top Expert Advice newsletter was designed to help iSeries professionals manage tasks they deal with regularly. Each month we will give you expert advice on such topics as security, backup and recovery, Web development and application development. To receive this newsletter, simply edit your member profile at http://search400.techtarget.com/editSummary/1,291026,sid3,00.html and check Top Expert Advice newsletter under the Tips section. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BOOK | Search400's Bookstore Title: Enterprise Java Programming with IBM WebSphere Author: Kyle Brown, Russell Stinehour, Dr. Gary Craig, David Pitt, Greg Hester and Jaime Niswonger This hands-on guide delves into Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE), servlets, JavaServer Pages and Enterprise JavaBeans. It provides techniques for an efficient e-commerce solution. http://www.digitalguru.com/DigitalGuru/product_detail.asp?catalog_name=Books&category_name=&product_id=0201616173&partner_id=55 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- WEBSPHERE/WEB DEVELOPMENT FORUM | Interact with your peers Looking for a great place to mingle with your peers, ask or answer Web-related question, or just catch up on the latest info? Check out the search400 WebSphere/Web Development Forum. http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]!viewtype=&skip=&expand= >>READ THESE recent discussion threads... * Printing over the Internet http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/262 * Switching to JDK 1.3 with WebSphere http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/263 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- WEB DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS | Advice: Search400 Web Development gurus Jim Mason and Dave Slater answer your toughest Web development and WebSphere questions. If Java has you confused or your Web development project has hit a wall, our experts can help. >> Click here to read previously answered questions... http://search400.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid3_tax285218,00.html >> Click here to post your question... http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestion/0,289624,sid3_tax285218,00.html ======================================================== QUALIFY TO ATTEND OUR FREE WINDOWS CONFERENCE ======================================================== Don't miss our Windows Decisions conference May 8-10 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. Attend and discover: ** How to succeed with Active Directory. ** Hidden tactics to lower your TCO. ** Best practices for Windows 2000 systems management. ** End-to-end network administration strategies. ** How to solve your top 10 Windows interoperability problems. ** And more. 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