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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - 2002 Product Guide: Gadgets, gizmos and more - Book Excerpt: Exploring IBM eServer iSeries Computers - Expert Profile: Carol Woodbury, Search400.com security expert - Current Poll: What song best describes the mood in your office? - Administrator Tips: Receive free biweekly Administrator tips - The Missing Link: Out of the Loop: MS versus Java ________________________________________________________________ ****************** SPONSORED BY Linoma Software **************** FREE TRANSFER AUTOMATION SOFTWARE Graphically download, upload, FTP, convert spooled files to PDF or execute the file transfer using any AS/400 scheduler. Surveyor/400 lets you edit files, retrieve deleted records, run SQL, and has its own 5250 emulator. FREE single user license with NO functionality restrictions now available! Download your FREE single user license of Surveyor/400 today at http://search400.com/r/0,,8490,00.htm?linomasoftware and see why it's called a 'must have' utility. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- LEAD STORY HOW TO PROTECT THE ISERIES IN YOUR IT SHOP | Insider Weekly IBM insists that the iSeries isn't going anywhere, but analysts say that there is a slow trickle away from the platform. While shops aren't abandoning the iSeries, they are taking workloads away from it. There are ways to combat the problem, however. >> CLICK here for story: http://www.the400group.com/aiw/free/12-1602.html MORE INFORMATION: Read these links on iSeries management strategy. http://search400.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid3_tax286952,00.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 ANALYSTS AT ODDS OVER ITEMS IN GERSTNER'S BOOK | 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. (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 -- RETAILER'S ONLINE BIZ GETS BOOST FROM WEBSPHERE (e-Pro) -- COMPETITORS TREAD ON SAMETIME'S TURF (SearchDomino.com) http://searchdomino.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid4_gci869108,00.html -- SUN FACES RENEWED H-1B COMPLAINT (CNET) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MAKE SURE YOUR BACKUP IS COMPLETE | Tip: Search400.com Ever wonder if you are backing up all the libraries that you think you are and as often as needed? Did one possibly slip through the cracks somewhere? According to Search400.com member Roger Engel, there's an easy way to find out. Check out this tip for the code. >> CLICK here to view the complete tip: http://www.search400.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci869617,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ISERIES ACCESS AND NEW SECURITY ISSUES | Advice: Search400.com "Kmass400" has recently installed and implemented V5R2 iSeries software on V4R5. He has questions regarding ALLOBJ authority. Are you a security guru? >> CLICK here to offer some advice: http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee84639/1008 ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- EXPERT PROFILE | Carol Woodbury, Search400.com security expert Carol Woodbury is co-founder of SkyView Partners, a security consulting practice focused on the iSeries platform. Carol, prior to holding the position of vice president of Research and Development at PowerTech, served as IBM's security architect for more than 10 years. During her tenure with IBM, Carol led the AS/400 (iSeries) Security Development team and designed many aspects of OS/400's security features. In addition Carol consulted with numerous iSeries business partners and customers. Carol speaks frequently on a variety of security topics at conferences and user groups around the world and is a technical editor for IBM's eServer, iSeries edition magazine. Carol also co-authored Implementing AS/400 Security a widely read book on security. Let Carol's experience work for you. Ask Carol Security-related questions anytime. >> CLICK HERE TO ASK Carol a question: http://Search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestion/0,289624,sid3_cid423497_tax288767,00.html >> CLICK HERE TO READ recent Q&As: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateAnswers/0,289620,sid3_cid423497_tax288767,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- TAKE OUR POLL | Search400.com Reader Survey What holiday song best describes the mood in your office this season? >> CAST your vote: http://www.search400.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ADMINISTRATOR TIP | Receive free biweekly Administrator tips ISeries 400 professionals in charge of administering their systems will receive plenty of helpful advice from these biweekly tips. If you want suggestions about managing your iSeries 400 systems, you won't want to miss these tips. >> SUBSCRIBE: http://search400.techtarget.com/register/1,,sid3,00.html >> RECENT ADMINISTRATOR TIPS you may find of interest: * Check your licensed programs http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci867274,00.html * Using partitions? Apply PTF before upgrading to certain 8xx boxes http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci868042,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- THE MISSING LINK | Out of the Loop: MS versus Java 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 >> RECENT missing link stories you may enjoy: http://search400.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid3_tax292189,00.html __________________________________________________________________ *********************SEARCH400.COM 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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