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DB2
TECHTIP: SSIS TOOLBOX - CONFIGURATIONS AND PARAMETERS PLUS CONVERTING A PROJECT
Details Thomas Snyder Analytics & Cognitive 09 June 2022
Once you know the SSI Toolbox, it is time for configurations and parameters, and
to convert a project.
By Tom Snyder
Editor’s Note: This article is excerpted from chapter 3 of Extract, Transform,
and Load with SQL Server Integration Services--with Microsoft SQL Server,
Oracle, and IBM DB2, by Thomas Snyder and Vedish Shah.
Configurations and Parameters
Depending on the type of deployment model you choose, you can use either
configuration files or parameters. The legacy model lets you create
configuration files that are separate from your packages, whereas the default
model lets you create parameters, project- or package-level, which are part of
the entire project.
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AI APPS THAT CONTROL CORPORATE COMPUTER OPS
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IBM UNVEILS ITS NEW REPORTING FRAMEWORK AND REPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL,
AND GOVERNANCE (ESG)
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2022
DISPELLING SOME FOG ABOUT EDGE COMPUTING
CLOUD
Cloud
PARSING DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY CONCERNS IN THE CLOUD
Details John Ghrist 16 November 2021
Data security and data privacy are terms that often appear in the same sentence.
Although some of the means of securing both are identical, there are also
critical distinctions between them that mustn't be overlooked when considering
service providers.
By John Ghrist
We've likely all heard for many years now about how globalized the world is
becoming. In the Internet Age, many points on the planet now communicate and
share information instantaneously, and the practice of direct buying and selling
of goods across borders has gone from an almost exotic happenstance to a
commonplace goal of a majority of U.S. business enterprises in the last two
decades. Hand in hand with that has been the need to secure data needed to
handle business transactions: customer contact information, credit card and bank
account numbers, and routing information are obvious examples. Everyone agrees
such things must be kept securely confidential. Yes, we've seen this movie
before.
Managed Services / SaaS / PaaS / IaaS Details John Ghrist Cloud 20 July 2021
HOW THE CLOUD IS BRINGING SHADOW IT BACK FROM THE DEAD
Managed Services / SaaS / PaaS / IaaS Details John Ghrist Cloud 16 March 2021
TIPS FOR AVOIDING CLOUD COMPUTING VENDOR LOCK-IN
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IBM I CLOUD MIGRATION CONSIDERATIONS
CURRENT EVENTS & COMMENTARY
Commentary
IBM I SHOPS PIVOT TO BATTLE COVID-19
Details Steve Pitcher Current Events & Commentary 20 October 2020
Maybe these companies were able to pivot easily because IBM i doesn’t require
the daily hand-holding required to keep other platforms working.
By Steve Pitcher
It’s easy to look at the year 2020 with contempt.
I’ve done it. Most all of us probably have. There’s no reason to do a recap of
2020. It started with a near-miss war with Iran, and it hasn’t let up since. I
was joking the other week that the only thing we’re missing in 2020 is the
equivalent of the Ten Plagues of Egypt. And we still have a couple of months for
that to unfold.
Current Events & Commentary Details Fresche Solutions 05 May 2020
HOW 2020 IS CHANGING THE WAY THAT COMPANIES APPROACH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Analysis of News Events Details Steve Pitcher Current Events & Commentary 17
March 2020
THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THE IBM I ECOSYSTEM
Analysis of News Events Details Steve Pitcher Current Events & Commentary 18
February 2020
DISSECTING THE HELPSYSTEMS IBM I MARKETPLACE SURVEY
PROGRAMMING
SQL
SQL 101 – DML RECAP – BETWEEN AND IN PREDICATES
Details Rafael Victoria-Pereira Programming 05 July 2022
It’s now time to do a Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements recap and use
the sample UMADB database, presented in the previous two articles, in all the
coming examples.
By Rafael Victória-Pereira
It will go over the SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements. However, this
chapter won’t discuss the syntax of these statements. Here we will explain how
you can write shorter and clearer statements by resorting to a few keywords that
you might not be aware of. If you want to play around with the examples, be sure
to restore the UMADB library. SQL 101 48 - UMADB.zip.
I’m going to assume that you’re familiar with the most commonly used DML
statements and will not explain their syntax in depth, as they were previously
covered in this series, starting here. Instead, I’ll focus on some details that
can simplify the statements—for instance, shorter “implementations” of concepts.
Having said that, let’s start with two of my personal favorites: BETWEEN and IN.
RPG Details Jim Martin Programming 05 July 2022
INTRODUCING FREE-FORMAT RPG IV, PART 3
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BUSINESS WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - USING CASCADING STYLE SHEETS, PART 1
CL Details Sam Lennon Programming - Other 31 May 2022
TECHTIP: DATE ARITHMETIC IN CL PROGRAMS
MOBILE
Development Tools / Utilities
TECHTIP: A PRIMER TO BOOTSTRAP 4, PART 2
Details Jan Jorgensen Mobile 13 September 2018
In this second and final part of this short series about mobile app dev, let’s
talk about grids and glyphicons.
By Jan Jorgensen
In a previous article, I covered how the grid system in Bootstrap works, so in
order not to bore you I will try not to repeat myself.
The grid system in version 4 is still based on a maximum of 12 columns! But even
though the grid system seems the same from version 3 to 4, something has changed
under the hood. In Bootstrap 3, the grid system was based on floats, but that
changed in Bootstrap 4; it is now based on flexbox.
Development Tools / Utilities Details Jan Jorgensen Mobile 09 August 2018
TECHTIP: A PRIMER TO BOOTSTRAP 4, PART 1
Development Tools / Utilities Details John Ghrist Mobile 15 February 2018
A HAND-HOLDING APP BUILDER FOR HANDHELD DEVICES
Mobile - Other Details John Ghrist Mobile 09 November 2017
KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING A BYOD POLICY
SECURITY
IBM i (OS/400, i5/OS)
CAROL’S TOP FIVE FAVORITE SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS IN IBM I 7.5 AND 7.4 TR6
Details Carol Woodbury Security 14 June 2022
The latest announcements from IBM contained many security enhancements and
changes. Carol describes her faves.
By Carol Woodbury
An IBM announcement hasn’t contained this many security enhancements and changes
to IBM i security in many years. You can find information on all enhancements
and previous supported releases here.
IBM i (OS/400, i5/OS) Details Carol Woodbury Security 19 April 2022
DO YOU KNOW WHAT END USERS CAN DO WITH IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS?
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THE STATE OF IBM I SECURITY IN 2022: 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS
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THERE’S NOTHING TO BE SCARED OF…OR IS THERE?
Details Victoria Mack MC Press Magazine 30 October 2017
Ghosts and witches—they’re kid stuff. But there really are other things to be
afraid of.
By Victoria Mack
This being October, Steve Pitcher has a bit of a Halloween scare for you. But
this goblin isn’t a fantasy. It’s real. IBM has announced end of support for the
exceptionally popular POWER7 machines. Will IBM offer extended hardware
maintenance? Who knows? It hasn’t happened yet. Read Steve’s article to see his
perceptions of what some may consider a truly horrifying announcement.
Editor's Letter Details Victoria Mack MC Press Magazine 28 September 2017
IT’S SEPTEMBER. WHAT HAS YOUR ATTENTION?
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THINKING ANALYTICALLY
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CH-CH-CH-CHANGES
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TECH PROJECT MANAGEMENT - PROJECT CONCEPTION
Details Colleen Garton 09 June 2022
A project concept can be implemented in a matter of weeks, or it can be a
complex concept that will require a monumental engineering feat and a few years
to accomplish. The concept describes either a problem that needs to be solved or
a solution to a problem.
By Colleen Garton and Erika McCulloch
Editor's Note: This article is excerpted from chapter 3 of Fundamentals of
Technology Project Management, by Colleen Garton and Erika McCulloch.
The concept may be presented verbally or as a Project Concept Document. In some
companies, the concept is considered part of the Project Proposal process while
in others it is a separate step, with a formal document, which is used to attain
initial approval prior to creating a Project Proposal.
Career Details Colleen Garton 17 May 2022
TECH PROJECT MANAGEMENT - PLANNING YOUR PROJECT
Career Details Colleen Garton 15 March 2022
PROJECT LIFECYCLE, METHODOLOGIES, AND STANDARDS - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY
MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
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PROJECT LIFECYCLE
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TO MAKE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES EXCEPTIONAL, BRICK AND CLICK RETAILERS MUST
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Details Vish Ganapathy Commerce 31 July 2016
These days, consumers expect retailers to provide information tailored
personally just for them.
In the industry’s current disruptive environment, retail and consumer product
companies are competing with new business models and being forced to refresh
their consumer experiences and brand engagements to be more relevant.
A new IBM study finds retailers' current strategies to deliver engaging brand
experiences are not keeping pace with what customers’ expect and want out of
their brick and click shopping experiences.
Enterprise Resource Planning / Financial Details Robert Vormittag Commerce 21
March 2016
ERP IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES THAT YIELD ULTIMATE ROI
Enterprise Resource Planning / Financial Details Ross Freeman Commerce 13 July
2015
9 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN ERP PACKAGE ON IBM I
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2015
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: IBM I ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS STAY ON THE MONEY
INTERNET OF THINGS
Internet of Things - Other
THE INTERNET OF THINGS: YOU'RE ALREADY A PART OF IT
Details Jan Jorgensen Internet of Things 28 September 2017
Do you realize how many of your personal or business devices are connected to
the Internet? Let's talk about that.
By Jan Jorgensen
The Internet of Things (IoT): You've heard somebody talk about it; or you've
read about it in a newspaper, in a tech magazine, or on a website; or you've
attended a seminar or conference where somebody told you about the next big
thing.
Internet of Things - Other Details Graham Williamson Internet of Things 19 March
2017
INTERNET OF THINGS: YOU CAN’T AVOID THE INEVITABLE
Internet of Things - Other Details Joydip Kanjilal Internet of Things 02 October
2016
INTERNET OF THINGS: CREATING A CONNECTED, SMARTER WORLD
RFID Details Bill Rice Internet of Things 12 December 2004
RFID: THE NEXT WAVE OF SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
IBM i (OS/400, i5/OS)
2022 IBM I MARKETPLACE SURVEY RESULTS
Details Help Systems, LLC Operating Systems 10 February 2022
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
By HelpSystems
Editor's note: This article introduces the February 2022 Report: 2022 IBM i
Marketplace Survey Results, which is available to download from the MC White
Paper Center.
Cybersecurity continues to top the charts as the main concern when planning an
IT environment.
Perhaps the most consistent data point in the IBM i Marketplace Survey Results
is the ongoing cybersecurity threat. Over the past six years, cybersecurity has
been the main concern for people planning their IT environment, and this year
was no exception. Although it has decreased since last year’s results, 62% of
respondents still said this was their number one concern. And although
organizations prioritizing security seem to be implementing multiple solutions,
it is still alarming that, on average, almost 30% of respondents do not plan to
implement each of the surveyed cybersecurity solutions. If your organization has
concerns over IBM i cybersecurity skills, managed security services could be a
way of filling in any holes.
IT Infrastructure Details Help Systems, LLC 19 October 2021
POWER10 POWER HOUR
Linux / Open Source Details Joe Pluta Operating Systems 06 April 2021
PRACTICAL OSS: MKDOCS FOR THE IBM I, PART 2
IT Infrastructure - Other Details Steve Pitcher IT Infrastructure 16 February
2021
IBM I 7.2: THE CARROT VERSUS THE STICK
SOCIAL
Collaboration & Messaging
WHAT DOES DOMINO 10 REALLY MEAN?
Details Steve Pitcher Social 14 November 2017
IBM Notes Domino gets a new future with HCL Technologies.
By Steve Pitcher
On October 25, 2017, IBM announced (well, they blogged it) that they were
entering into a strategic partnership with HCL Technologies to give the
following products a new lease on development life:
Collaboration & Messaging Details Steve Pitcher Social 31 July 2016
THE DOMINO 9.0.2 WAITING GAME
Collaboration & Messaging Details John Ghrist Social 18 January 2015
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: EMPLOYEE AIDS FOR INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Collaboration & Messaging Details Serge Charbit Social 25 November 2014
TECHTIP: 24/7 NOTIFICATIONS FROM YOUR IBM I
RESOURCE CENTER
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* MOBILE COMPUTING AND THE IBM I
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This ASNA whitepaper takes a look at mobile computing for the IBM i. It
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* WHITE PAPER: NODE.JS FOR ENTERPRISE IBM I MODERNIZATION
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Download this paper and learn how Node.js can ensure that you:
- Modernize on-time and budget - no more lengthy, costly, disruptive app
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- Retain your IBM i systems of record
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* 2020 IBM I MARKETPLACE SURVEY RESULTS
This year marks the sixth edition of the popular IBM i Marketplace Survey
Results. Each year, HelpSystems sets out to gather data about how businesses
use the IBM i platform and the IT initiatives it supports. Year over year,
the survey has begun to reveal long-term trends that give insight into the
future of this trusted technology.
More than 500 IBM i users from around the globe participated in this year’s
survey, and we’re so happy to share the results with you. We hope you’ll find
the information interesting and useful as you evaluate your own IT projects.
* AIX SECURITY BASICS ECOURSE
With so many organizations depending on AIX day to day, ensuring proper
security and configuration is critical to ensure the safety of your
environment. Don’t let common threats put your critical AIX servers at risk.
Avoid simple mistakes and start to build a long-term plan with this AIX
Security eCourse. Enroll today to get easy to follow instructions on topics
like:
* Removing extraneous files
* Patching systems efficiently
* Setting and validating permissions
* Managing service considerations
* Getting overall visibility into your networks
* DEVELOPER KIT: MAKING A BUSINESS CASE FOR MODERNIZATION AND BEYOND
Having trouble getting management approval for modernization projects? The
problem may be you're not speaking enough "business" to them.
This Developer Kit provides you study-backed data and a ready-to-use business
case template to help get your very next development project approved!
* WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR AS/400 TALENT RETIRES
IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of
experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators is small.
This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT
staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent
retires. Read on to learn:
* Why IBM i skills depletion is a top concern
* How leading organizations are coping
* Where automation will make the biggest impact
Next Previous
* IBM I RESOURCES RETIRING?
Let’s face it: IBM i experts and RPG programmers are retiring from the
workforce. Are you prepared to handle their departure?
Our panel of IBM i experts—Chuck Losinski, Robin Tatam, Richard Schoen, and
Tom Huntington—will outline strategies that allow your company to cope with
IBM i skills depletion by adopting these strategies that allow you to get the
job done without deep expertise on the OS:
- Automate IBM i processes
- Use managed services to help fill the gaps
- Secure the system against data loss and viruses
The strategies you discover in this webinar will help you ensure that your
system of record—your IBM i—continues to deliver a powerful business
advantage, even as staff retires.
* BACKUP AND RECOVERY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SECURITY DATA AND ENCRYPTED BACKUPS
Security expert Carol Woodbury is joined by Debbie Saugen. Debbie is an
expert on IBM i backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and high
availability, helping IBM i shops build and implement effective business
continuity plans.
In today’s business climate, business continuity is more important than ever.
But 83 percent of organizations are not totally confident in their backup
strategy.
During this webinar, Carol and Debbie discuss the importance of a good backup
plan, how to ensure you’re backing up your security information, and your
options for encrypted back-ups.
* PROFOUND.JS: THE AGILE APPROACH TO LEGACY MODERNIZATION
In this presentation, Alex Roytman and Liam Allan will unveil a completely
new and unique way to modernize your legacy applications. Learn how Agile
Modernization:
- Uses the power of Node.js in place of costly system re-writes and
migrations
- Enables you to modernize legacy systems in an iterative, low-risk manner
- Makes it easier to hire developers for your modernization efforts
- Integrates with Profound UI (GUI modernization) for a seamless, end-to-end
legacy modernization solution
* DATA BREACHES: IS IBM I REALLY AT RISK?
IBM i is known for its security, but this OS could be more vulnerable than
you think.
Although Power Servers often live inside the safety of the perimeter
firewall, the risk of suffering a data leak or data corruption remains high.
Watch noted IBM i security expert Robin Tatam as he discusses common ways
that this supposedly “secure” operating system may actually be vulnerable and
who the culprits might be.
Watch the webinar today!
* EASY MOBILE DEVELOPMENT
Watch this on-demand webinar and learn how to rapidly and easily deploy
mobile apps to your organization – even when working with legacy RPG code!
IBM Champion Scott Klement will demonstrate how to:
- Develop RPG applications without mobile development experience
- Deploy secure applications for any mobile device
- Build one application for all platforms, including Apple and Android
- Extend the life and reach of your IBM i (aka iSeries, AS400) platform
You’ll see examples from customers who have used our products and services to
deliver the mobile applications of their dreams, faster and easier than they
ever thought possible!
* PROFOUND UI: UNLOCK TRUE MODERNIZATION FROM YOUR IBM I ENTERPRISE
Modern, web-based applications can make your Enterprise more efficient,
connected and engaged. This session will demonstrate how the Profound UI
framework is the best and most native way to convert your existing RPG
applications and develop new modern applications for your business.
Additionally, you will learn how you can address modernization across your
Enterprise, including databases and legacy source code, with Profound Logic.
* NODE WEBINAR SERIES PT. 1: THE WORLD OF NODE.JS ON IBM I
Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes
you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business
application.
Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i
shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.
In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development
Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node
Package Manager (npm).
* 5 NEW AND UNIQUE WAYS TO USE THE IBM I AUDIT JOURNAL
You must be asking yourself: am I doing everything I can to protect my
organization’s data? Tune in as our panel of IBM i high availability experts
discuss:
- Why companies don’t test role swaps when they know they should
- Whether high availability in the cloud makes sense for IBM i users
- Why some organizations don’t have high availability yet
- How to get high availability up and running at your organization
- High availability considerations for today’s security concerns
* PROFOUND.JS 2.0: EXTEND THE POWER OF NODE TO YOUR IBM I APPLICATIONS
In this Webinar, we'll demonstrate how Profound.js 2.0 enables you to easily
adopt Node.js in your business, and to take advantage of the many benefits of
Node, including access to a much larger pool of developers for IBM i and
access to countless reusable open source code packages on npm (Node Package
Manager).
You will see how Profound.js 2.0 allows you to:
* Provide RPG-like capabilities for server-side JavaScript.
* Easily create web and mobile application interfaces for Node on IBM i.
* Let existing RPG programs call Node.js modules directly, and vice versa.
* Automatically generate code for Node.js.
* Automatically converts existing RPGLE code into clean, simplified Node.js
code.
Download and watch today!
* MAKE MODERN APPS YOU'LL LOVE WITH PROFOUND UI & PROFOUND.JS
Whether you have green screens or a drab GUI, your outdated apps can benefit
from modern source code, modern GUIs, and modern tools.
Profound Logic's Alex Roytman and Liam Allan are here to show you how
Free-format RPG and Node.js make it possible to deliver applications your
whole business will love:
* Transform legacy RPG code to modern free-format RPG and Node.js
* Deliver truly modern application interfaces with Profound UI
* Extend your RPG applications to include Web Services and NPM packages with
Node.js
* ACCELERATING PROGRAMMER PRODUCTIVITY WITH SEQUEL
Most business intelligence tools are just that: tools, a means to an end but
not an accelerator. Yours could even be slowing you down. But what if your BI
tool didn't just give you a platform for query-writing but also improved
programmer productivity?
Watch the recorded webinar to see how Sequel:
* Makes creating complex results simple
* Eliminates barriers to data sources
* Increases flexibility with data usage and distribution
Accelerated productivity makes everyone happy, from programmer to business
user.
* BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE IS CHANGING: MAKE YOUR GAME PLAN
It’s time to develop a strategy that will help you meet your informational
challenges head-on. Watch the webinar to learn how to set your IT department
up for business intelligence success. You’ll learn how the right data access
tool will help you:
* Access IBM i data faster
* Deliver useful information to executives and business users
* Empower users with secure data access
Ready to make your game plan and finally keep up with your data access
requests?
* CONTROLLING INSIDER THREATS ON IBM I
Let’s face facts: servers don’t hack other servers. Despite the avalanche of
regulations, news headlines remain chock full of stories about data breaches,
all initiated by insiders or intruders masquerading as insiders.
User profiles are often duplicated or restored and are rarely reviewed for
the appropriateness of their current configuration. This increases the risk
of the profile being able to access data without the intended authority or
having privileges that should be reserved for administrators.
Watch security expert Robin Tatam as he discusses a new approach for
onboarding new users on IBM i and best-practices techniques for managing and
monitoring activities after they sign on.
* DON'T JUST SETTLE FOR QUERY/400...
While introducing Sequel Data Access, we’ll address common frustrations with
Query/400, discuss major data access, distribution trends, and more advanced
query tools. Plus, you’ll learn how a tool like Sequel lightens IT’s load by:
- Accessing real-time data, so you can make real-time decisions
- Providing run-time prompts, so users can help themselves
- Delivering instant results in Microsoft Excel and PDF, without the wait
- Automating the query process with on-demand data, dashboards, and scheduled
jobs
* HOW TO MANAGE DOCUMENTS THE EASY WAY
What happens when your company depends on an outdated document management
strategy?
Everything is harder.
You don’t need to stick with status quo anymore.
Watch the webinar to learn how to put effective document management into
practice and:
* Capture documents faster, instead of wasting everyone’s time
* Manage documents easily, so you can always find them
* Distribute documents automatically, and move on to the next task
* LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE AS/400 BREACH
Get actionable info to avoid becoming the next cyberattack victim.
In “Data breach digest—Scenarios from the field,” Verizon documented an
AS/400 security breach. Whether you call it AS/400, iSeries, or IBM i, you
now have proof that the system has been breached.
Watch IBM i security expert Robin Tatam give an insightful discussion of the
issues surrounding this specific scenario.
Robin will also draw on his extensive cybersecurity experience to discuss
policies, processes, and configuration details that you can implement to help
reduce the risk of your system being the next victim of an attack.
* OVERWHELMED BY OPERATING SYSTEMS?
In this 30-minute recorded webinar, our experts demonstrate how you can:
* Manage multiple platforms from a central location
* View monitoring results in a single pane of glass on your desktop or
mobile device
* Take advantage of best practice, plug-and-play monitoring templates
* Create rules to automate daily checks across your entire infrastructure
* Receive notification if something is wrong or about to go wrong
This presentation includes a live demo of Network Server Suite.
* REAL-TIME DISK MONITORING WITH ROBOT MONITOR
You need to know when IBM i disk space starts to disappear and where it has
gone before system performance and productivity start to suffer. Our experts
will show you how Robot Monitor can help you pinpoint exactly when your
auxiliary storage starts to disappear and why, so you can start taking a
proactive approach to disk monitoring and analysis. You’ll also get insight
into:
* The main sources of disk consumption
* How to monitor temporary storage and QTEMP objects in real time
* How to monitor objects and libraries in real time and near-real time
* How to track long-term disk trends
* STOP RE-KEYING DATA BETWEEN IBM I AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
Many business still depend on RPG for their daily business processes and
report generation.Wouldn’t it be nice if you could stop re-keying data
between IBM i and other applications? Or if you could stop replicating data
and start processing orders faster? Or what if you could automatically
extract data from existing reports instead of re-keying? It’s all possible.
Watch this webinar to learn about:
* The data dilemma
* 3 ways to stop re-keying data
* Data automation in practice
Plus, see how HelpSystems data automation software will help you stop
re-keying data.
* THE TOP FIVE RPG OPEN ACCESS MYTHS....BUSTED!
When it comes to IBM Rational Open Access: RPG Edition, there are still many
misconceptions - especially where application modernization is concerned!
In this Webinar, we'll address some of the biggest myths about RPG Open
Access, including:
* Modernizing with RPG OA requires significant changes to the source code
* The RPG language is outdated and impractical for modernizing applications
* Modernizing with RPG OA is the equivalent to "screen scraping"
* TIME TO REMOVE THE PAPER FROM YOUR DESK AND BECOME MORE EFFICIENT
Too much paper is wasted. Attempts to locate documents in endless filing
cabinets.And distributing documents is expensive and takes up far too much
time.
These are just three common reasons why it might be time for your company to
implement a paperless document management system.
Watch the webinar to learn more and discover how easy it can be to:
* Capture
* Manage
* And distribute documents digitally
* IBM I: IT’S NOT JUST AS/400
IBM’s Steve Will talks AS/400, POWER9, cognitive systems, and everything in
between
Are there still companies that use AS400? Of course!
IBM i was built on the same foundation.
Watch this recorded webinar with IBM i Chief Architect Steve Will and IBM
Power Champion Tom Huntington to gain a unique perspective on the direction
of this platform, including:
* IBM i development strategies in progress at IBM
* Ways that Watson will shake hands with IBM i
* Key takeaways from the AS/400 days
* ASK THE RDI EXPERTS
Watch this recording where Jim Buck, Susan Gantner, and Charlie Guarino
answered your questions, including:
* What are the “hidden gems” in RDi that can make me more productive?
* What makes RDi Debug better than the STRDBG green screen debugger?
* How can RDi help me find out if I’ve tested all lines of a program?
* What’s the best way to transition from PDM to RDi?
* How do I convince my long-term developers to use RDi?
This is a unique, online opportunity to hear how you can get more out of RDi.
* NODE.JS ON IBM I WEBINAR SERIES PT. 2: SETTING UP YOUR DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes
you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business
application. In Part 2, Brian May teaches you the different tooling options
available for writing code, debugging, and using Git for version control.
Attend this webinar to learn:
* Different tools to develop Node.js applications on IBM i
* Debugging Node.js
* The basics of Git and tools to help those new to it
* Using NodeRun.com as a pre-built development environment
* INSIDE THE INTEGRATED FILE SYSTEM (IFS)
During this webinar, you’ll learn basic tips, helpful tools, and integrated
file system commands—including WRKLNK—for managing your IFS directories and
Access Client Solutions (ACS). We’ll answer your most pressing IFS questions,
including:
* What is stored inside my IFS directories?
* How do I monitor the IFS?
* How do I replicate the IFS or back it up?
* How do I secure the IFS?
Understanding what the integrated file system is and how to work with it must
be a critical part of your systems management plans for IBM i.
* EXPERT TIPS FOR IBM I SECURITY: BEYOND THE BASICS
In this session, IBM i security expert Robin Tatam provides a quick recap of
IBM i security basics and guides you through some advanced cybersecurity
techniques that can help you take data protection to the next level. Robin
will cover:
* Reducing the risk posed by special authorities
* Establishing object-level security
* Overseeing user actions and data access
Don't miss this chance to take your knowledge of IBM i security beyond the
basics.
* 5 IBM I SECURITY QUICK WINS
In today’s threat landscape, upper management is laser-focused on
cybersecurity. You need to make progress in securing your systems—and make it
fast.
There’s no shortage of actions you could take, but what tactics will actually
deliver the results you need? And how can you find a security strategy that
fits your budget and time constraints?
Join top IBM i security expert Robin Tatam as he outlines the five fastest
and most impactful changes you can make to strengthen IBM i security this
year.
Your system didn’t become unsecure overnight and you won’t be able to turn it
around overnight either. But quick wins are possible with IBM i security, and
Robin Tatam will show you how to achieve them.
* HOW TO MEET THE NEWEST ENCRYPTION REQUIREMENTS ON IBM I
A growing number of compliance mandates require sensitive data to be
encrypted. But what kind of encryption solution will satisfy an auditor and
how can you implement encryption on IBM i? Watch this on-demand webinar to
find out how to meet today’s most common encryption requirements on IBM i.
You’ll also learn:
* Why disk encryption isn’t enough
* What sets strong encryption apart from other solutions
* Important considerations before implementing encryption
* SECURITY BULLETIN: MALWARE INFECTION DISCOVERED ON IBM I SERVER!
Malicious programs can bring entire businesses to their knees—and IBM i shops
are not immune. It’s critical to grasp the true impact malware can have on
IBM i and the network that connects to it. Attend this webinar to gain a
thorough understanding of the relationships between:
* Viruses, native objects, and the integrated file system (IFS)
* Power Systems and Windows-based viruses and malware
* PC-based anti-virus scanning versus native IBM i scanning
There are a number of ways you can minimize your exposure to viruses. IBM i
security expert Sandi Moore explains the facts, including how to ensure
you're fully protected and compliant with regulations such as PCI.
* FIGHT CYBER THREATS WITH IBM I ENCRYPTION
Cyber attacks often target mission-critical servers, and those attack
strategies are constantly changing. To stay on top of these threats, your
cybersecurity strategies must evolve, too. In this session, IBM i security
expert Robin Tatam provides a quick recap of IBM i security basics and guides
you through some advanced cybersecurity techniques that can help you take
data protection to the next level. Robin will cover:
* Reducing the risk posed by special authorities
* Establishing object-level security
* Overseeing user actions and data access
* 10 PRACTICAL IBM I SECURITY TIPS FOR SURVIVING COVID-19 AND WORKING FROM HOME
Now that many organizations have moved to a work from home model, security
concerns have risen.
During this session Carol Woodbury will discuss the issues that the world is
currently seeing such as increased malware attacks and then provide practical
actions you can take to both monitor and protect your IBM i during this
challenging time.
* HOW TO TRANSFER IBM I DATA TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
3 easy ways to get IBM i data into Excel every time
There’s an easy, more reliable way to import your IBM i data to Excel? It’s
called Sequel. During this webinar, our data access experts demonstrate how
you can simplify the process of getting data from multiple sources—including
Db2 for i—into Excel. Watch to learn how to:
* Download your IBM i data to Excel in a single step
* Deliver data to business users in Excel via email or a scheduled job
* Access IBM i data directly using the Excel add-in in Sequel
Make 2020 the year you finally see your data clearly, quickly, and securely.
Start by giving business users the ability to access crucial business data
from IBM i the way they want it—in Microsoft Excel.
* HA ALTERNATIVES: MIMIX IS NOT YOUR ONLY OPTION ON IBM I
In this recorded webinar, our experts introduce you to the new HA transition
technology available with our Robot HA software. You’ll learn how to:
* Transition your rules from MIMIX (if you’re happy with them)
* Simplify your day-to-day activities around high availability
* Gain back time in your work week
* Make your CEO happy about reducing IT costs
Don’t stick with a legacy high availability solution that makes you
uncomfortable when transitioning to something better can be simple, safe, and
cost-effective.
* NODE WEBINAR SERIES PT. 1: THE WORLD OF NODE.JS ON IBM I
Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes
you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business
application.
Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i
shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.
In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development
Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node
Package Manager (npm).
Watch Now.
* THE BIGGEST MISTAKES IN IBM I SECURITY
The Biggest Mistakes in IBM i Security
Here’s the harsh reality: cybersecurity pros have to get their jobs right
every single day, while an attacker only has to succeed once to do incredible
damage.
Whether that’s thousands of exposed records, millions of dollars in fines and
legal fees, or diminished share value, it’s easy to judge organizations that
fall victim. IBM i enjoys an enviable reputation for security, but no system
is impervious to mistakes.
Join this webinar to learn about the biggest errors made when securing a
Power Systems server.
This knowledge is critical for ensuring integrity of your application data
and preventing you from becoming the next Equifax. It’s also essential for
complying with all formal regulations, including SOX, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA
Watch Now.
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* BACKUP AND RECOVERY ON IBM I: YOUR STRATEGY FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Robot automates the routine tasks of iSeries backup and recovery, saving you
time and money and making the process safer and more reliable. Automate your
backups with the Robot Backup and Recovery Solution. Key features include:
- Simplified backup procedures
- Easy data encryption
- Save media management
- Guided restoration
- Seamless product integration
Make sure your data survives when catastrophe hits. Try the Robot Backup and
Recovery Solution FREE for 30 days.
* MANAGE IBM I MESSAGES BY EXCEPTION WITH ROBOT
Managing messages on your IBM i can be more than a full-time job if you have
to do it manually. How can you be sure you won’t miss important system
events?
Automate your message center with the Robot Message Management Solution. Key
features include:
- Automated message management
- Tailored notifications and automatic escalation
- System-wide control of your IBM i partitions
- Two-way system notifications from your mobile device
- Seamless product integration
Try the Robot Message Management Solution FREE for 30 days.
* EASIEST WAY TO SAVE MONEY? STOP PRINTING IBM I REPORTS
Robot automates report bursting, distribution, bundling, and archiving, and
offers secure, selective online report viewing.
Manage your reports with the Robot Report Management Solution. Key features
include:
- Automated report distribution
- View online without delay
- Browser interface to make notes
- Custom retention capabilities
- Seamless product integration
Rerun another report? Never again. Try the Robot Report Management Solution
FREE for 30 days.
* HASSLE-FREE IBM I OPERATIONS AROUND THE CLOCK
For over 30 years, Robot has been a leader in systems management for IBM i.
Manage your job schedule with the Robot Job Scheduling Solution. Key features
include:
- Automated batch, interactive, and cross-platform scheduling
- Event-driven dependency processing
- Centralized monitoring and reporting
- Audit log and ready-to-use reports
- Seamless product integration
Scale your software, not your staff. Try the Robot Job Scheduling Solution
FREE for 30 days.
* ACO MONITOR MANAGES YOUR IBM I 24/7 AND NOTIFIES YOU WHEN YOUR IBM I NEEDS
ASSISTANCE!
More than a paging system - ACO MONITOR is a complete systems management
solution for your Power Systems running IBM i. ACO MONITOR manages your Power
System 24/7, uses advanced technology (like two-way messaging) to notify
on-duty support personnel, and responds to complex problems before they reach
critical status.
ACO MONITOR is proven technology and is capable of processing thousands of
mission-critical events daily. The software is pre-configured, easy to
install, scalable, and greatly improves data center efficiency.
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BOOK REVIEWS
* BOOK REVIEW: THE MODERN RPG IV LANGUAGE, FOURTH EDITION
This book isn't a training manual; it's a reference book.
The Modern RPG IV Language, Fourth Edition by Robert Cozzi, Jr. is the latest
version of a book that has enjoyed a long history of popularity in the RPG
community. With this book, MC Press continues its tradition of providing
relevant and timely materials in a quality book format.
* BOOK REVIEW: DB2 9 FUNDAMENTALS
Whether you want to obtain an IBM certified DB2 professional certification or
simply become well-rounded in the fundamental concepts of DB2 and general
database theory, this is your book.
Roger E. Sanders has created one of today's greatest technical certification
books, DB2 9 Fundamentals, to prepare you for everything you need to know to
become DB2 9 certified per IBM's standards.
Sanders kicks things off with a chapter dedicated to identifying the various
types of DB2 professional certifications that are available and the
professional roles at which each is aimed. He also walks you through the
complete process of obtaining your certification, first taking you through
the steps to register for the exam and then providing examples of what to
expect on the exam in terms of its format. If you were at all wondering what
to expect, then wonder no more: It's all clearly spelled out in his opening
dialog!
* BOOK REVIEW: SOA FOR THE BUSINESS DEVELOPER
If you want to know how SOA works in the real world, this is your book.
By Phil Law
There's a lot of hype and fanfare surrounding service-oriented architecture
(SOA), but the authors of SOA for the Business Developer have obviously
gotten their hands dirty participating in real-world SOA projects. The
content of their book reflects that experience.
They begin by pointing out the simple truth that "SOA includes ideas that
have been around for decades." Comparing and contrasting new concepts with
old, familiar software design principles quickly brings the reader up to
speed with the overarching principles of SOA.
* BOOK REVIEW: JAVASCRIPT FOR THE BUSINESS DEVELOPER
There's no faster, easier way to become proficient in JavaScript.
By Jan Jorgensen
This book landed on my desk just before my holiday in Greece. I looked at it
and thought, "How can anybody cover such a large subject in just 160 pages?
That's not possible." But it is possible, and that's the strongest force
about this book: It's short, it's down to business, it's concise, and most
important, it's full of great and useful examples and sample code that you
can download.
* BOOK REVIEW: THE IBM I PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE TO PHP
Both a primer and a reference, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants
to program in PHP.
By Mike Pavlak
After developing Web solutions for the iSeries in Net.Data and then getting a
sour taste from Java, I wanted something better. PHP was certainly the right
choice, but making it run on an iSeries at the time was no small feat. Then
Zend came to the table, and the rest, as they say, is history. There is no
way any of us on the ground floor of this amazing union could have
anticipated this level of excitement and interest. We continue to see huge
numbers being drawn to PHP on IBM i as well as Linux, UNIX, and Windows. And
this book