Today's News: Painful i5 installations

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October 19, 2004 Published by  Search400.com    Today's News Issue Sponsored By:   > Lakeview Technology's MIMIX Express Solutions IN THIS ISSUE:   >  First i5 users recount 'nightmare' installs   >  Hardware helps IBM beat earnings forecast   >  New P5s will 'stir up the field'   >  More headlines   >  The Missing Link: Cell phone jammers mean 'no service' at church service First i5 users recount 'nightmare' installs [Search400.com] Early customers of IBM's new Power5 server encountered numerous quirks during installation that frustrated experienced integrators. While some problems have been addressed by IBM, users will just have to adjust to the rest. MORE INFO: > Read our exclusive: High-end Power5 i5 server unveiled at COMMON > Learn how IBM forges new ground with next gen iSeries, V5R3   FREE Information Availability Destination Planner Turn Your Downtime into Prime Time. Move your mid-sized business into the information availability fast lane with HA, disaster recovery and network optimization from MIMIX. Find out how with the FREE Availability Destination Planner.   Hardware helps IBM beat earnings forecast [InternetNews] Thanks in large part to its zSeries and xSeries servers, Big Blue yesterday exceeded analyst expectations by reporting earnings of $1.8 billion, or $1.06 per share, though its overall results were hampered by a $320 million legal settlement related to its employee pension plan. New P5s will 'stir up the field' [vnunet] According to one analyst, IBM's three new Power5-based servers -- the eServer i5 595, p5 595 and p5 590 -- are aggressively priced and will "stir up the field," forcing HP and Sun to respond dramatically in order to match IBM's combination of price and performance. More headlines [From around the Web] IBM to offer Linux desktop with xSeries (vnunet) IBM, DaimlerChrysler take on telematics (Datamonitor) 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. LET US KNOW:  User survey: What's going on in your data center? How are things running in your data center? Are you going through some big changes or are things stagnant? The editors at TechTarget would like to know. This short survey (only about five minutes to complete) will help us better understand the issues you're dealing with and will help us give you the information you need to tackle those issues. Take the survey today. GOT QUESTIONS:  ITKnowledge Exchange: Get answers to your questions fast Now you can ask any one of your fellow TechTarget members -- 1.2 million strong -- specific questions on technology, best practices or other IT issues. Just tell us who you are and the subjects you're interested in (iSeries, RPG, DB2, WebSphere, etc.) and then ask your questions or offer advice to other IT professionals. Our ITKnowledge Exchange brings members from all 22 TechTarget Web sites together to share information and experiences. Cell phone jammers mean 'no service' at church service [Associated Press] Jamming in church? You bet -- and lots of it. Four churches in Monterrey, Mexico -- tired of the modern-day mating call known as the cell phone ring -- have installed cell phone jammers behind pictures of the Madonna and statues of saints, thus offering sanctuary to worshippers tired of hearing noisy Nokias during Mass. The practical technology has tactical origins -- it helped Israeli security forces thwart phone-triggered bombings. And even though the private use of cell phone blockers is illegal in the U.S., you've got to wish the technology were "coming to a theater near you."   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=494519 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