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Top OS/400 Stories from Around the Web
(Guild Companies) While IBM's pricing for the new iSeries boxes will make or break how it sells into new and vintage OS/400 accounts, the real key will be how much--or how little--current customers pay for server upgrades. To help OS/400 customers determine if upgrading to the new iSeries hardware is really in their best interests, here's part one of an iSeries upgrade guide, calculated to get you through the marketing quagmire.
(Guild Companies) WebSphere Application Server Express for iSeries arrives on February 21, and it won't be coming alone. Almost 70 iSeries ISVs have incorporated WebSphere Express support into their products, with a lot more to come. According to IBM, more than one third of business partners participating in the new WebSphere Express Partner Pack program are iSeries ISVs, which positions our beloved black box very well in this newly forming lower-cost marketplace.
(The 400 Group) IBM isn't the only one bundling OS/400 software. Early trends reveal third-party OS/400 software vendors--like SoftLanding and MAPICS--are building their applications around, and packaging their offerings with, the low-cost WebSphere Application Server Express software.
(Guild Companies) In conjunction with the new iSeries hardware, IBM also announced new SCSI disk drive and PCI-X disk OS/400 controller features on January 20. While pricing and performance details weren't available at announcement time (funny thing, that), this article fills in the gaps with detailed information about price, performance, and how the new features compare to the older features they're replacing.
(iSeries Network) Because IBM is releasing new iSeries storage features, does that mean the third-party OS/400 storage marketplace will dry up? Not a chance, if you listen to storage vendor reaction from companies like Key Information Systems, EMC, Macrocomp International Technologies, and BCC. Read here for vendor feedback.
(MC Press Online) Is an "i" the same as a "p" when it comes to Linux downloads? At LinuxWorld last month, IBM made no new public announcements about Linux on the iSeries support. However, IBM has been quietly posting evaluation copies of pSeries Linux products to a new Web site, downloads that this article says are suitable for both pSeries and iSeries use. Does this work? You be the judge.
(MC Press Online) IBM Lotus revealed a new Lotus Domino Toolkit for WebSphere Studio at the recent LotusSphere show. The new toolkit will be included at no cost in an undisclosed future version of Domino Designer 6, but you can download it now at the Lotus Developer Domain Beta Programs Web site.
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Vendor Announcements, Promotions And Deals
(Guild Companies) Bytware recently started shipping a new release of its PeekPlus product, Version 3.4. PeekPlus is an application that allows help desk personnel to assist in training and diagnosing problems by seeing exactly what's occurring on users' OS/400 screens, including their keystrokes. New features include OS/400 V5R2 compatibility, support for OS/400 security levels 40 and 50, and enhancements that reduce or eliminate the risk of security exposure while using the software.
(Guild Companies) CCSS plans to deliver more advanced logical partitioning (LPAR) management capabilities in QSystem Monitor Version 11 later this year, capabilities that will help companies manage increasingly complex LPAR environments. These new features will be delivered in the product's Online Monitor module, a Windows-based program that uses a series of color-coded bars to visually communicate the real-time status of certain OS/400 server performance characteristics.
(Guild Companies) DCSoftware recently started shipping a new version of its suite of purge and archive utilities, ARCTOOLS/400, designed to help companies make the most of their expensive CPWs and disk. The company also released a special add-on module for ARCTOOLS/400 designed specifically for J.D. Edwards applications.
(Guild Companies) Inventive Designers has issued Scriptura 1.1, the latest release of its XML-based, multiplatform document design and output management tool. The new version features an enhanced Scriptura Designer with new features such as print preview and improved text control. It also contains an Enterprise Edition of the Scriptura engine designed for high-volume printing, with new features such as intelligent data caching and support for the PCL5 print data stream.
(iSeries Network) At PartnerWorld next week, IBM and global systems integrator Logical will announce a two-year partnership in which Logical will push IBM solutions in the northwestern United States, Northern California, and selected U.S. cities. As a Hewlett-Packard reseller, Logical will still sell HP solutions in its current markets, which may help IBM bring iSeries servers into HP shops.
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New Redbooks, White Papers, and Other OS/400 Resources
(BOScom) BOScom Free Evaluation Downloads Web site -- Offers online demos, product information, and product evaluation downloads for Jadvantage (Web-to-Host Display and Printing Emulation), BOSaNOVE TCP/IP (Display and Printing Emulation over a LAN), and BOSaNOVA Client (APPC Display and Printing Emulation over a LAN). Go to http://www.bosweb.com/question.html.
(IBM) Redbook -- IBM eServer iSeries Pocket Handbook: Version 5 Release 2 January 2003 -- A quick reference guide for IBM specialists, sales representatives, and business partners already familiar with iSeries capabilities. It identifies the capacities, minimum configuration, and optional features for each iSeries 270, 800, 810, 820, 825, 830, 840, 870, and 890 server. But at 116 pages, you'd need an awfully big pocket to carry it around in. Check this site out at http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedbookAbstracts/sg249406.html?Open .
(IBM) Draft Redbook -- IBM WebSphere Application Server V5.0 System Management and Configuration: WebSphere Handbook Series -- A detailed look at how to run a distributed runtime environment and how to package and deploy applications using IBM WebSphere Application Server Base and Network Deployment V5.0. You can download this book at http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedpieceAbstracts/sg246195.html?Open .
(JustAS400Jobs) JustAS400Jobs.COM Web site -- Whether you're disgruntled with your current job or recently have been let go, this is a good resource for AS/400 jobs, whether you're on the trail in Cheyenne or kicking back in King of Prussia. Go to http://www.justas400jobs.com/ .
(Guild Companies) Analyst group studies estimate that each spam e-mail that a user receives exacts a 25-cent toll in lost productivity for the recipient. When Apria Healthcare found spam taking over its iSeries-based Domino mail system, it looked for an effective OS/400-based solution to combat the onslaught and found it in GROUP Software's securiQ.Wall program. This story is a good case review for iSeries shops tackling spam problems. Go to http://www.itjungle.com/mso/mso021103-story01.html .
(NetManage) NetManage Technical Support home page -- Contains solutions to common and uncommon problems with NetManage host access and integration products, as well as FAQs, technical information, some documentation, and downloadable patches, fixes, and updates. Check out http://supportweb.netmanage.com/ .
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
February 16-19 -- IBM will be hosting PartnerWorld 2003, its annual conference and expo in New Orleans. The three-day event allows IBM business partners and executives to network and exchange ideas. For more information, go to http://www-1.ibm.com/partnerworld/pwhome.nsf/weblook/pw2003_index.html .
February 18 -- iSeries Nation is hosting a chat on Virtual Teaming: IBM Community Tools for iSeries with Wajid Ahmed and Judy Warren. Although iSeries Nation is calling this event a chat, it's actually a phone conference call that starts at 11:00 a.m. EST. Register at http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/nation/events/chat/chat_021803.html .
February 18 -- The Madison (Wisconsin) Area Midrange Users Group will hold its monthly meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the IBM building, 3113 W. Beltline Highway. Greg Hintermeister, a user interface designer for IBM, will present an iSeries Navigator overview, focusing on IBM's GUI for the iSeries. For more information, or to register, go to http://www.mamsug.org .
February 18-19 -- J.D. Edwards is hosting two Webinars focusing on iSeries 8XX hardware performance in a JDE environment. Topics include bundled software offerings included with the JDE Technology Foundation and how the increased interactive capabilities fit into the JDE picture. To register, go to http://www.dsionline.com/promotions/i8xx_webinar_reg .
February 18 -- The Fairfield AS/400 Users Group will hold its monthly meeting at the Norwalk Inn in Norwalk, Connecticut. The guest speaker will be John Reed, director of product management and business operations for the IBM iSeries server line. Cost is $35 for members, $55 for non-members; dinner is included. Register at http://www.fasug.org/#meeting .
February 18 -- The Omni (Chicago) User group will discuss iSeries and Web Technology at its February meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lombard, Illinois. Sal Stangarone Jr., of application development tool vendor mrc, is the featured speaker. Cost is $25 for a member dinner registration and $40 for non-members. For more information, go to http://www.omniuser.org/dinnerRegistration.html .
February 18 --Atlanta-based AMCU/AIM users group will hold its monthly dinner meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn Select, 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. The topic is "Sizing for the Future: What PM/400e and the IBM Workload Estimator can do for you," presented by Van Sammons, iSeries brand global program manager for PM/400e. Meeting cost is $20, dinner included. To register, go to http://www.amcuaim.org/dinner.html .
February 19 -- The Southern (Florida) National Users Group (SNUG) will present "V5R2 Security Enhancements" at its monthly meeting at the IBM Boca Raton Beacon Square facility in Boca Raton, Florida. Guest speaker is Patrick Botz, lead security architect for the iSeries. The meeting is free for SNUG members, $15 for non-members. For more information, go to http://www.snug.cc/ .
February 19 -- The New England Midrange Users Group February meeting will feature Ed Oleson of Staples speaking on "Building SQL Skills to Support Your Applications." The meeting will be held at the Ramada Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, Massachusetts. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members, $10 for students. Go to http://www.nemug.com/Feb2003.htm for more information.
February 19 -- The Application Systems Users Group of Greater Cleveland will present "High Availability for the Real World" at its February meeting. Guest speaker will be Mark Watts, product specialist for DataMirror. The meeting will be held at Harry's Steakhouse (the old Brown Derby) in Independence, Ohio, at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and door prizes. For more information, go to http://www.asugcle.com/as400.htm .
February 20 -- iSeries Nation presents a WebSphere Development Studio V5 Update conference call with Linda Cole and Allison Butterill. Starting at 11:00 a.m. EST, this call will focus on the new version of WebSphere Development Studio for iSeries. To register, go to http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/nation/events/chat/chat_022003.html .
February 20 --Computer Professionals of Central Pennsylvania will hold its monthly meeting at the Quality Inn Suites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Grant Czerepak of Information Systems Group will present an introduction to data modeling. For more information, go to http://www.cpcp.org/meeting.htm .
February 27 -- The Association of AS/400 Corporate Computing Professionals (San Francisco) will hold a general meeting at the IBM Customer Center, 425 Market Street. Ray Champlin, IBM Western Region I-FTSS Manager, will discuss the recent iSeries announcements. For information and registration, go to http://www.accp.org/accp_gen.html .
Now through February 26 -- B2B integration vendor Tamgroup will present Webinars on iSeries and B2B topics. Topics include an overview of IBM's latest iSeries announcement; Portal 101 and Portal 201; B2B Integration; and Content Management. Go to http://www.tamgroup.com/www/registration.jsp?iSeries=1 to register.
March 5-7 -- Registration is open for ASNApalooza 2003 in San Antonio, Texas. ASNApalooza is three days of ASNA Visual RPG instruction and technical insight with an emphasis on the RPG development environment for Microsoft's .NET platform. For more information, go to http://palooza.asna.com .
March 9-13 -- COMMON User Group presents its spring 2003 conference & expo in Indianapolis. Meet industry experts, attend hands-on labs, exchange information with fellow professionals, attend a multitude of educational tracks, and get real-world solutions at the vendor expo. For information and registration, go to http://www.common.org/Conferences/conf.html .
June 15-18 -- The 2003 iSeries & AS/400 Connection Conference offers four days of iSeries-based education at the Registry Resort in Naples, Florida. iSeries educational tracks focus on application development, Java, SQL, e-business, operations, and security. Speakers include Dr. Frank Soltis, Al Barsa Jr., Allison Butterill, Wayne O. Evans, Susan Gantner, Janet Krueger, Jon Paris, Jim Sloan, and Howard Arner. For information and registration, go to http://www.tramenco.com/naples/ .
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Editor: Joe Hertvik
Managing Editor: Shannon Pastore
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
If you have a resource, event, or any other interesting item that you want to see publicized in Midrange Monitor, send an email to Joe Hertvik
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