This Week: Top iSeries news stories from 2004

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December 20, 2004 Published by  Search400.com This Week NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   > From the Editor: iSeries blunders   > Featured Topic: Top iSeries news stories from 2004   > ITKnowledge Exchange: Accessing MS SQL server DB from iSeries   > More from Search400.com: The ins and outs of constraints Attend Data Center Decisions 2005 Join us in New York June 1-3 for Data Center Decisions 2005. Learn about the latest technologies for the data center, get top advice from industry experts, and enter to win a new Mercedes SLK. Register today FROM THE EDITOR iSeries blunders [by Debra Tart] [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Whoops! I can't believe I did that!" We've all been there at one time or another, having to explain how or why on Earth we did something so stupid. And when it comes to working with your iSeries, I'm sure you all have one or two blooper stories to share. So, what do you say? Care to share your biggest goof-up of the year? (I promise to use only first names in my follow-up article.) Have you ever tried to use a mouse on a 5250 terminal? Ever hit Ctrl-Alt-Del and the iSeries just kept on going? Or maybe you've closed the window, but when you've reopened it, it wanted you to sign on again. If you do share your story, there's a chance you could turn that lemon into lemonade. Your goof-up just might win you a prize. That's right, the person who sends in the "whopper of all whoops" will win a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate. Don't delay. Don't be shy. Claim your fame before Monday, Dec. 27, and you could be our winner. Remember: By sharing your tale, you'll help other iSeries users avoid the same mistakes. Happy holidays, Deb FEATURED TOPIC Top iSeries news stories from 2004 [by Debra Tart] [EMAIL PROTECTED] The figures are in, the ratings all tallied -- go ahead and take a peek at the hottest iSeries stories of 2004. ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE Accessing MS SQL server DB from iSeries "Dave" was trying to find a way to execute a SQL statement on the iSeries and access information in a MS SQL Server database that is on a different server. Industry expert John Brandt and Joe Pluta had some suggestions. Read what they said. > VISIT ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE MORE FROM SEARCH400.COM ASK THE EXPERTS: Making a record insert with SQL [Kent Milligan, iSeries technology specialist in PartnerWorld for Developers, iSeries, IBM] A user writes, "When making a record insert with SQL (Insert into values) from the JDBC Toolbox driver, Visual Explain and Optimizer messages shows a table scan with reason T1(no index) for the access plan. Why does DB2 make table scans and show this reason code?" Read what DB2 UDB expert Kent Milligan said. PROGRAMMER TIP: The ins and outs of constraints By Paul Tuohy A couple of months ago we tackled the subject of identifying the names of constrant violations in RPG programs. Before you can do that, however, you need to understand how constraints work. So, let's take a closer look at constraints, what they are and how you define them. WEBSPHERE STRATEGIES: Switch from Internet Explorer to Firefox? By Jim Mason Firefox offers some great improvements over Internet Explorer, such as the ability to suppress images and tabbed browsing, but watch out if you're using WebFacing. Because IBM writes all its software using Explorer, you'll have to stick with that browser when running IBM software. IN THE FORUMS: FTP error codes For tracking FTP errors, you will hardly find any messages that you can monitor via the MONMSG command. What can you do instead? Click over and find out. READER POLL: Software pricing Do vendors need to rethink their software pricing programs? Vote now GADGET GUIDE 2004: Just in time for the holiday season TechTarget's annual Gadgets & Gizmos guide is filled with helpful reviews on some of the coolest products available. 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