Today's News: Power5 i5 server revealed

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October 18, 2004 Published by  Search400.com    Today's News Issue Sponsored By:   > Control Network Access With SafeNet/400 IN THIS ISSUE:   >  High-end Power5 i5 server unveiled at COMMON   >  DB2 meets security standards, outlines patch releases   >  IBM luring Hewlett-Packard clients for server wins   >  Win a Skagen slimline watch   >  Learning Guide: Simple steps to a secure iSeries   >  The Missing Link: Les Seules got game (in a geeky sort of way) High-end Power5 i5 server unveiled at COMMON [Search400.com] Update: IBM has put the final stake in its i5 line of Power5 servers with a new 64-way model. The system will be pitched as an on demand, consolidation powerhouse but the new server received little fanfare at COMMON. MORE INFO: > Read these recent Search400.com articles: IBM forges new ground with next gen iSeries, V5R3 > iSeries, pSeries merge complete   Control Network Access With SafeNet/400 SafeNet/400 uses IBM exit points to control access to your iSeries-AS/400 from network resources. Audit tools give you the knowledge, while easy-to-use admin tools give you the control to protect your applications and data. Click here for more info.   DB2 meets security standards, outlines patch releases [SearchDatabase.com] IBM received a required security certification this week for its DB2 "Stinger" DBMS. The certification comes on the heels of a string of flaws Big Blue is addressing in multiple versions of its database. IBM luring Hewlett-Packard clients for server wins [Bloomberg News] IBM wins orders for more servers from former HP clients, which boosts sales an estimated 9% in the third quarter. TIP CONTEST:  Win a Skagen slimline watch This month winner will receive a Skagen Slimline watch. This watch has a sophisticated large black face with chrome arrow markers. It's a chrome-plated, 100% stainless steel case with luxurious black calfskin leather band. It also features scratch-resistant mineral crystal and Japanese quartz movement. So don't waste time, send in your tip today! Don't forget to go in and rate our recent tips: Filter SPAM using Realtime Blackhole List Servers More query date manipulation Debug value of pointer Improving OPNQRYF performance Easy code copying -- without CODE400 LEARN IT:  Learning Guide: Simple steps to a secure iSeries If you're a systems manager, chances are security is your top priority. With new security issues emerging on a daily basis, it can seem like you're swimming against the tide when trying to secure your system from both intentional and unintentional security breaches and threats. We've gathered some good security information in this security Learning Guide to help you along your way. Consider it a security life preserver of sorts. USER SURVEY:  User poll: Vote now How loyal are you to your employer? Les Seules got game (in a geeky sort of way) [Associated Press] This probably is not the kind of girl power the Spice Girls -- or even the Powerpuff Girls -- had in mind. A gaggle of seven Swedish gaming gals called Les Seules (French for "the outsiders") is trying to show the world that chicks and joysticks do go together. Les Seules are turning heads for their prowess in the competitive online PC game "Counterstrike" and proving that you don't have to be a guy to be a gaming geek -- you can actually be an attractive woman complete with male groupies. Les Seules practice online for five hours a day, six days per week and have a coach and a manager. They've already dominated the women's competitions and are now ready to game with the guys.   Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]     Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail!  Search400: Administrator Tips  Search400: WebSphere Strategies  Search400: Top Expert Advice Not a Member? We?ll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by Search400.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://search400.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?track=NL-177&ad=494517 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search400 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494