March 2004

• An iSeries Developer's Guide to J2EE - Developing Web applications with J2EE is complex, but with the help of this guide, you'll learn the basics of implementing a J2EE application, giving you a foundation on which to expand your knowledge of this technology.
• Stored Procedures Unite Java with RPG - Stored procedures can help you span the gulf between Java-based front ends and iSeries data. With JDBC stored procedures, you can improve user interfaces and reduce the disruption and costs associated with redesigning applications.
• Using WebSphere HATS on the iSeries - Based on the runtime transformation of the 5250 data stream, WebSphere Host Access Transformation Server is a turnkey solution for instant Web enablement, and its customization support is easy and non-programmatic.
• Observing the Proper Forms - If you're looking for a solution to improve the look of your printed and electronic documents, Createform, Inc,'s Create!form can give you the means. It lets nondevelopers design forms and other output and add bar codes to existing documents.
• iSeries Access for Windows Troubleshooting Tools - When communicating across platforms, glitches can be hard to isolate. Fortunately, iSeries Access for Windows includes some utilities that can help you resolve many common problems.
• Are Your User Profiles Open to Abuse? - User profile authorities set for short-term convenience can cause security risks. A simple fix now can avoid regrets later.
• Strut Your Stuff - If you think developing Web applications with Struts is too complex, think again. With the help of easy-to-use Java components, XML files, and WebSphere Development Studio client's Struts integration.
• Great Teams Are No Accident - Discover the three tried-and-true rules of hiring - and also how to form effective teams and be a successful leader after you've hired the right people.
• Tech Corner -
• The Good, The Bad, The Ugly -
• Can I SETOBJACC? - Wish your memory were as reliable as the iSeries'? Several tools and packages are on the market that can help you remember and organize those important tasks necessary to complete for a project. This article looks at one such tool.
• Dr. I. Doctor - Dr. I. Doctor explains away some worrisome firewall warning messages and describes how to reliably send network outage text messages to cell phones.
• 8 Ways to Improve Your Life with iSeries Navigator - To help you perform system management tasks quickly and easily, iSeries Navigator provides tools that let you view your database, compare and update fixes, manage disk units, synchronize date and time on multiple systems, and more.
• Choosing a Front-End GUI - Can't decide on the best front-end GUI to use in your environment? Three experts weigh in to share their favorite solutions. One of these approaches may be right for you.
• Transferring files Using SQL Commands from VB -
• Available Linux 5250 Emulation Products -