=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SEARCH400 | Today's news June 27, 2002 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- FROM OUR SPONSORS:
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To request a FREE trial, call (770) 850-6966 or visit: http://search400.com/r/0,,4267,00.htm?trailblazersystems =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LEAD STORY ASPS WARY OF ISERIES PARTITIONING | News: iSeries Network The iSeries may be a dream machine for application service providers (ASPs) because of its dynamic partitioning capabilities, but some ASPs' lingering fears of data insecurities can make a shared infrastructure a tough sell. (Free registration to this site required.) For the full story, click: http://www.iseriesnetwork.com/nwn/story.cfm?ID=14731 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check out this Search400 Featured Topic on Logical Partitioning. http://search400.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid3_gci751526,00.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 WEB SERVICES MOVEMENT JUST BEGINNING| News: SearchWebServices Donald Ferguson, an IBM chief architect and inventor of the WebSphere platform, said at Web Services Edge 2002 that the Web services movement has only just begun and that it will soon be even more meaningful than it is today. He also said that WebSphere will not devour Lotus Domino and that IT is waging a war against its own complexity. http://searchwebservices.techtarget.com/qna/0,289202,sid26_gci835443,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 -- LINUX INROADS INTO STORAGE CONTINUE (Source: SearchStorage) http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid5_gci835732,00.html -- WYLY TO SEEK COMPUTER ASSOCIATES SEATS (Source: Reuters) -- SECURITY DECISIONS: TIME FOR PEOPLE, PROCESSES TO SUPERCEDE TECHNOLOGY (Source: SearchSecurity) http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci835501,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CONVERT AFPDS PRINT FILES | Forum Advice: Search400 One user writes, "Does anyone know if there is software that takes an iSeries-created AFPDS print file and converts it into some sort of attachable e-mail file? We want to be able to e-mail computer generated documents." Do you know of any? >> Click here to respond to this post... http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/2125 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= DETERMINE WHEN THE LAST IPL WAS PERFORMED |Expert Advice: Search400 Dear Ask the Expert, How can I tell when the last IPL was performed? Systems management expert Rich Belles explains a couple of different ways to check. >> CLICK to read the complete expert Q&A... http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid477869_tax285222,00.html ______________________________________________________________ ************************* SPONSORED BY CUC ******************* CUC's "Timemanager" just might be the best Time and Attendance/Shop Floor Data Collection System on the market today. It's fast and easy to install and requires very little conversion. Timemanager can use any system terminal to collect data, or we can install our state-of- the-art data-collection terminals. Timemanager is also Web enabled. We do it all -- access control, factory bells, badge systems, software and training. http://search400.com/r/0,,4246,00.htm?CUC ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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 Kenneth's experience work for you! Ask Kenneth Backup & Recovery, Security and OS/400-related questions anytime. >> CLICK HERE TO ASK Ken a Question... http://Search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestion/0,289624,sid3_tax288615,00.html >> CLICK HERE TO READ recent Q&As... http://search400.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid3_tax288615,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TAKE OUR POLL | Search400 Reader Survey Are you concerned that IBM's eServer consolidation strategy will decrease the demand for iSeries skills? >> Cast your Vote: http://www.search400.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WEBSPHERE STRATEGIES TIP | Receive free weekly WebSphere tips Our WebSphere Strategies tips will provide ideas and suggestions to help you work with WebSphere and its development tools. With articles from experts Bob Cancilla, Jim Mason and IBM's David Slater, you'll learn how to bring the power of the Web to important applications. >> SUBSCRIBE: http://search400.techtarget.com/register/1,,sid3,00.html >> RECENT TIPS from the Search400 experts: * Web-enabling apps easier with new WebSphere Studio Development Client http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci832263,00.html * Access WebSphere from multiple HTTP servers http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci823685,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BOOK | search400's Bookstore Title: iSeries and AS/400 APIs at Work Author: Doug Pence and Ron Hawkins Here is your guide to mastering hundreds of new APIs available on the iSeries and AS/400 to effectively solve business problems. http://www.digitalguru.com/DigitalGuru/product_detail.asp?catalog_name=Books&product_id=1583470220&partner_id=55 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE MISSING LINK | Top 10 most misunderstood terms in IT If you still don't know an Active Server Page from an application service provider or if hearing the term ".NET" makes you yearn for Advil, take a look at whatis.com's top 10 most misunderstood terms in IT. You may still be confused, but at least you'll know your comrades are confused, too. SOURCE: SearchSystemsManagement http://www.searchSystemsManagement.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid20_gci835762,00.html >> RECENT MISSING LINK stories you may enjoy: http://search400.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid3_tax292189,00.html __________________________________________________________ *********************SEARCH400 CONTACTS******************* MICHELLE DAVIDSON, site editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send us your story ideas and best practices. KATE EVANS-CORREIA, senior news editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your product announcements and poll ideas. DEBRA TART, assistant editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send us your tips and Best Web Links. 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