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From the Editor:
What can iSeries pros do to remain employed? |
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Featured Topic:
Premium printing advice |
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Expert Technical Advice:
* Featured expert: Tim Granatir, systems management
* Discussion forum: Free program to delete spool file
* Programmer tip: Copy spool files to a PC text file
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Site Highlights:
* Live webcast Tuesday: Expanded output functions for the iSeries
* Webcast premiere Thursday: Benefits and uses of remote journaling
* IT Insights: Singapore wormhole threatens to take more U.S. jobs |
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by Kate Evans-Correia, senior news editor
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What can iSeries pros do to remain employed?
In a recent Search400.com poll we asked readers if their job was less secure or more secure than a year ago. Unfortunately, 68% of the more than 200 respondents said they felt their jobs were more at risk this year compared to last.
Are we surprised? Not really. But we are concerned.
Responses we've received from many of you on other issues related to job security indicate that the economy is the biggest factor affecting you. We also know that outsourcing, trade agreements and visa programs are making you wonder if you'll have a job tomorrow. Shifts in business requirements, slashed budgets and the proliferation of Windows and other Intel-based platforms are working their way onto your turf, making the situation even more tenuous.
We know there is little you can do about the economy and other factors affecting your job security. But what about skill set? What skills will iSeries professionals need now and, more important, in the near future to remain employed -- at least for the next 10 years -- or until you reach retirement -- whichever comes first? What jobs skills will be required of an iSeries programmer or systems administrator in the next few years? Do you even believe a different skill set will be required of you? Are you doing anything now to make sure your skills are up to date and in demand?
Is there something that worked for you specifically to help you secure your job? Is there some trend you see on the horizon that suggests you get trained in that area? Perhaps you're just steadfast and hoping things will turnaround in your favor.
We really want to know how you're handling this job crisis? Send you comments to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED], then take our poll.
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Premium printing advice
by Debra Tart, assistant editor
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Having trouble keeping up with the latest iSeries printing and output information? New capabilities, new enhancements -- what's next? Let us help. Here's a round up of tips and advice to keep you up to date.
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Featured Expert: Tim Granatir, vice president of Technical Services, Interlink Technologies
Category: Systems management
Don't let your iSeries get you down. Tim can help you get a handle on problems such as performance issues, printing and FTP.
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This Week: In the forums
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Free program to delete spool file
"AtulGorde" asked, "Is there a free program to delete old files during the night schedule?" The answer -- yes. In fact, there are a few options.
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Conventional RPG vs. embedded SQL
"KLChan" needs to enhance an inquiry module to retrieve customer information. Due to the complexity of user requirement in record filtering and sorting, the existing native RPG code requires 30 seconds to retrieve those records in a subfile. He wants to improve the throughput, but he needs help determining the best way to do it. Can you help?
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Determine printer IP address
"Qc2000" said, "I'm often asked if a printer with IP address 111.22.333 etc. is defined to the 400. The only way I've found to answer this question is to do WRKDEVD *PRT and to retrieve the source into a file, then query the file to see if the requested address is there. Is there a better way to answer that?" |
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Copy spool files to a PC text file
If you'd like to copy spool files to a PC text file (if you have Client Access), there is an alternative to using the CPYSPLF command and then doing a data transfer from the iSeries. Search400.com member Praveshree Mahabeer shows you how in this Hall of Fame tip.
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Live webcast: Expanded output functions for the iSeries
When: Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. ET (18:00 GMT)
Speaker: Bill Shaffer, iSeries Product Manager, Printing and E-output
New capabilities are being added to iSeries e-Output through Infoprint Server enhancements. This webcast will cover those and other recent enhancements to Infoprint Designer.
Register for webcast
Sponsored By: Brooks Internet Software
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Webcast premiere: Benefits and uses of remote journaling
When: Thursday, Aug. 21
Speaker: Larry Youngren, leader of IBM's iSeries Journal microcode design team
Speaker: Adam Stallman, member of IBM's iSeries Journal design team
If you need a highly available 24x7 system, a remote data vault, or just better plumbing for your data warehouse approach, you'll want to consider Remote Journal support. This webcast will look at what Remote Journal support can offer your business.
Register for webcast
Sponsored By: iTera Inc.
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IT Insights
Singapore wormhole threatens to take more U.S. jobs
You thought things were bad with H1-B and L-1 workers taking your jobs. Well, things could get even worse. Columnist John Brandt warns that Singapore and Chile Free Trade Agreements allow foreign workers to enter the U.S. and take away even more jobs.
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