February 2005

• Industry Observer - Check out these links for information about current networking standards and best practices, another approach to Web Services, and an IT career checkpoint.
• How to Configure Windows XP SP2's New Firewall to Avoid iSeries Access Problems - Windows XP Service Pack 2 provides vital system security improvements, but it can also cause some application problems for apps that rely on external communications, as iSeries Access does. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits of XP SP2.
• Display Source Code of Any Program Object - The DSPPGMCMD command opens the source of any program object. It is useful when you're plowing through reviews of developed code and the developed code is in several different source members.
• Security Tools for iSeries Networks - There's no one-stop-shopping solution for network security — you'll have to craft your own solution from a number of sources. This combined network security tool buyers guide and iSeries security tool product roundup can help you select the best products with which to build your barricade.
• RPG and the IFS: Binary Stream Files - In this fourth article in the RPG and the IFS series, Scott explains binary stream files and shows some ways that they can come in handy in your day-to-day work.
• iSeries Edges Closer to Biometrics - Available for years in the PC arena, biometric identification of users has arrived on the i5 and seems imminent for iSeries models as well.
• Enhancing Databases for Packaged Software - When you must work with packaged software, you may need to modify its database to prepare for future updates. Consider some ways to add to the functionality of an existing database without changing the database structure.
• Edit, Compile, Review, Repeat. - Peer reviews of your code will improve its quality, and both you and the reviewer can gain a valuable learning experience.
• Dell Announces New High-End Server Strategy - Dell and IBM team up to deliver enterprise-class computing power to the masses.
• The Coding Environment in WDSc - The second installment of this series looks at how to edit your source code in WebSphere Development Studio client (WDSc). It explains the concepts of perspectives and preferences and provides information about customizing keys.
• Hot New Products -
• V5R3 Delivers New Database Tooling - In V5R3, the iSeries Navigator - Database function continues to grow in its capability and usability, with new folder organization and table functionality, an enhanced GUI, and more.
• iSeries Access for Web: URL Addressability - iSeries Access for Web provides access to i5/OS data and resources via a simple Web interface. And thanks to URL addressability, you can integrate many Access for Web functions into your existing Web apps and screens.
• Tech Tips -
• FAQs: iSeries Access Family -
• Dr. I. Doctor - Dr. I. Doctor discusses possible causes for a switched network broadcast problem, and explains situations where SSL VPNs are not secure.
• Consider an MBA - If you have an undergraduate degree and are concerned about your employment prospects or career progression, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree may be just what you're looking for.
• Counting Boxes - When you try to count the number of AS/400, iSeries, and i5 boxes in the world, you start with a simple question that gets complicated fast. The numbers are down, but what does that really mean for 2005?
• Tightening the Supply Chain: It's Within Reach - To achieve success in the new economy, companies must have well-defined business processes. But they must also be well-integrated with their trading partners.
• 5250 Software Emulators - if you're looking for a 5250 emulation product, there are more than 70 to choose from just among the software solutions. Find the product with the extra functions you need here.
• The IBM Virtualization Engine: Get Started Now! - IBM's Virtualization Engine can deliver immediate results and help you grow into your on-demand environment. Read on to discover what the Virtualization Engine can (and can't) do for you.
• Connect to Multiple Servers with iSeries Access for Web - Use a browser to work with resources on multiple iSeries servers by installing and configuring iSeries Access for Web on a single iSeries server and then configuring it to connect to other iSeries servers in the network.
• An Up-Close Look at OS/400 Host Servers - Understanding the respective functions of the OS/400 host servers can help you work more effectively with iSeries Access and other connectivity products.
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