IT's ACID Test: e-Business Transaction Integrity -
To ensure integrity in your transaction systems, Robert Tipton says you should take the ACID Test: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.
PTF Watch -
PTF Watch lists selected High Impact Pervasive (HIPER) PTFs that aren't — or aren't yet — part of a cumulative PTF package.
12 AS/400 Programming Tips and Techniques -
Can’t wait for midnight on December 31st to start the new year’s fun? This article gives you a reason to celebrate right now: nifty AS/400 programming tips and techniques on everything from RPG to Java!
The RPG Meatballer’s Map to the 11 Java Bridges -
For programmers with little experience outside RPG, Roger Pence offers some prerequisites to complete before beginning a more advanced Java course.
Generation XML -
Proprietary data formatting is for slackers. Brian Singleton shows how the Extensible Markup Language (XML) lets you describe the structure of data items contained in a document so that any computer can read the data.
The AS/400: Positioned to Win -
Wayne Madden describes a four-step process to use when positioning the AS/400 as a solution to your enterprise’s technology requirements.
Purchased Software Can Jeopardize your Security -
John Earl says that by continuing to rely on ineffective menu security designs, many software packages force users to render their AS/400s’ impressive security features useless.
Software Packages Should Use Native AS/400 Security -
J.D. Edwards’ David Rest says that third-party vendors must incorporate native AS/400 object-level security into their core designs to make sure their solutions are secure.
Java Checkpoint -
Emerging technologies expand Java’s usefulness for business applications. Sharon L. Hoffman explains several key points you should consider as you begin designing business apps using Java.
I Want My PDF -
Pam Jones explains how AS/400-to-PDF conversion lets you replace printed reports and documents with e-mail or Web versions users can view from any browser.
The Opera Goes Online -
Richard Sweetman relates how Egypt’s Cairo Opera House uses Farabi’s HostFront to book tickets and reservations over the Internet.
The AS/400's Architecture Goes Beyond Technology -
Frank G. Soltis explains the five architectural principles that place the AS/400 "beyond technology": technology independence, object-based design, hardware integration, software integration, and single-level storage.
Benchmark Wish Lists -
NEWS/400's technical editors tell us what benchmarking information they'd like IBM to provide.
Technical Resources -
Articles, benchmarking information, books, magazines, and Web sites are grouped by topic: Domino, Java, DB2/400, performance, high availability and more. Use the list as a resource to help you position the AS/400 within your company.
The Vendors' Position -
AS/400 solution vendors sound off about why they chose the AS/400 as a platform for marketing their wares.
9 Tips for Blazing JDBC Performance -
Mark Megerian and Richard Dettinger show you how to save time and eliminate resource-intensive operations by optimizing your JDBC performance.
Exploring Web-based Java Terminal Emulators, Part 2 -
Jim Hoopes continues a tour of Java 5250 emulators with a look at BOS’s Jadvantage, Persoft’s Persona server and Insight client, and Core Technology’s MultiBridge server and CTCBridge 5250 for Java client.