This Week: How secure are your systems?

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A weekly newsletter published by TechTarget  September 29, 2003 >> Receive this e-mail as text  >> About this e-mail   In this Issue >> From the Editor: DB2 -- Devotee or dabbler? >> Featured Topic: Tightening iSeries security >> Expert Technical Advice: * Featured expert: Shahar Mor, PC/Windows connectivity * In the forums: Working with the RUNPTY promotion * Programmer tip: Where does the 01-01-0001 default date come from? >> Site Highlights: * Vendor webcast: Meeting the UCCnet Challenge * White paper: Managing Native & eBusiness Development with WDSc for iSeries * IT Insights: Time to give the iSeries its spot in the limelight  From the Editor: by Deb Tart, assistant site editor DB2: Devotee or dabbler? Are you a devoted DB2 user, or just a DB2 dabbler? If you're like most of us, keeping on top of all the critical information out there can be a real challenge. With the economy in its current state, many shops are running short-staffed, forcing employees -- "lucky" enough to still have a job -- to wear many hats. Unfortunately, the saying is Jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Well, don't feel bad. No one can master all trades, but Search400.com can help you to get a better grip on mastering your database. DB2 continues to grow on the iSeries, and with continuous growth there's bound to be continuous change. That's why we've enlisted the help of DB2 veteran Kent Milligan. Kent spent the first eight years of his IBM career as a member of the DB2 development group in Rochester. He speaks and writes regularly about relational database topics. And best of all, he's on hand to answer your toughest DB2 questions. We've also collected some useful time-saving DB2 tidbits for you. You can browse our White Paper Section for DB2 information, check out our Best Web Links, and don't forget to enter DB2 into the search box to receive a wealth of DB2 information. If you read through the information provided and still don't find what you're looking for, you can also check Search400.com's discussion forums. Here you can search for threads on specific topics or post a question of your own. As you can see, you're bound to find answers to your DB2 questions somewhere on Search400.com.  Featured Topic: Tightening iSeries security by Deb Tart, assistant site editor As your company grows, so do the security risks -- from inside and outside threats. Be aware of what's lurking around the corner. Our resources can help you to protect your shop. Read more about this topic  Expert Technical Advice: Featured Expert: Shahar Mor, president, Barmor Information Systems Category: PC/Windows connectivity If you're having connectivity problems, Shahar can help. Send him your questions on PC/Windows connectivity. Read answers to previous questions or submit your own This Week: In the forums >> Working with RUNPTY promotion "LoWaiMun" is interested in finding out what could cause the RUNPTY of a JOB promote to 10 when it's set to 20. Do you have any idea what might be going on? >> iSeries system upgrade "TMorgan" is preparing for a system upgrade and has a few questions. At this time, he's not using WebFacing, and he doesn't have a Linux partition. He's trying to model a system -- keeping WebFacing in mind, as well as adding a Linux partition. "Antoni" couldn't answer his questions, but he told him where he might find the answers. >> IPL pros and cons "Leblumax" wonders about doing an IPL using PWRDWNSYS **IMMED *YES vs. PWRDWNSYS **IMMED *NO. One member offered advice. Read what he said or post your thoughts. Tip of the Week: Where does the 01-01-0001 default date come from? You're working on a program written in RPG IV when you notice the date of 01-01-0001. "Wait a minute," you say. "How did that get there when I didn't enter anything?" The answer lies in the requirements of DB2 and the function of date data types. >> Read the full tip  Site Highlights Vendor Webcast: Meeting the UCCnet Challenge: Compliance & Integration. The challenges in meeting the UCCnet requirements are reviewed by Gartner and the integration & transformation experts from EXTOL. Listen to broadcast Sponsored By: EXTOL International Featured white paper: Managing native and e-business development with WDSc for iSeries Learn about the full-featured solution that eases the transition to IBM WDSc for iSeries. Download paper today IT Insights Time to give the iSeries its spot in the limelight If IBM is serious about the iSeries, it has to stand up and shout its praises, says columnist John Brandt. It's time to pull it out of the back corner and show people what it can really do. 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