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In This Issue
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We Bring It All Together So You Don't Have To.
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Top OS/400 Stories from Around the Web
(Guild Companies) If it's the iSeries against the world in a battle of enterprise servers, how much should anyone be betting on the iSeries? Gartner says the iSeries is holding its own against the competitive platforms, but that hardly means it's in a leadership role. Will it continue to be competitive? Its position in Gartner's Magic Quadrant says a lot about that.
(Guild Companies) NetWare, an operating system with a genealogy that can be traced back to the days of the System/38, remains popular at OS/400 shops. How long will that popularity continue? OS/400 shops running NetWare are on a heightened alert since Novell bought open-source software maker Ximian. It has caused people to wonder whether this move into the Linux market is a signal that NetWare, and its related GroupWise groupware, will soon be put out to pasture.
(Guild Companies) Regulatory compliance. Those are two words that an IT manager does not want to see on the subject line of an incoming e-mail. But pretending it will go away is not an option. You can find yourself in hot water by remaining ignorant on this topic, and that's why Tim Kormos is getting the word out to OS/400 shops.
(iSeries Network) IBM's eServer Solutions marketing manager, John Quarantello, talks about the open-source Apache Tomcat Web application server, whose days are numbered. Quarantello says the support built around Tomcat will be discontinued when WebSphere Express has been enhanced to the point that Tomcat is unnecessary. That timeframe, he says, is in 2004 or beyond. (Online registration is required to view this article in its entirety.)
(CRN) With Red Hat now pointing its finger squarely at the chest of The SCO Group in the legal wrangling over Linux intellectual property, the exchange of words has become a bit more heated and decidedly less one-sided. This interview with Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik turns up the flame, as he discusses Red Hat's recent actions and a few other open-source issues.
(iSeries Network) IBM has joined with Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Tripwire, InstallShield, and RSA Security to form a partner-based initiative to support and market the File Signature Database (FSDB). David Bartlett, IBM's director of autonomic computing, says the iSeries development group will be involved in the process that includes delivering signatures for operating system files across all platforms. (Online registration is required to view this article in its entirety.)
(CRN) Oracle's offer to purchase PeopleSoft for $19.50 per share has been extended to September 19. In big numbers, this deal rounds out to approximately $7.5 billion. In a move that many thought would turn Oracle away, PeopleSoft purchased J.D. Edwards for $1.8 billion. However, Oracle shows no intention of going away.
(CRN) After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September, Peregrine Systems has announced a reorganization plan that outlines its product plans, introduces a new board of directors, and implements a compliance program with an emphasis on companywide processes and procedures. According to Peregrine CEO Gary Greenfield, the company is "proud to be the first enterprise software company to reorganize successfully under Chapter 11 as a public entity."
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Vendor Announcements, Promotions, And Deals
(Guild Companies) IBM says WebSphere Development Studio Client for iSeries Version 5.1--the latest release of its integrated development environment for creating Java- and Web-based applications for OS/400 servers--and the advanced edition of the tool will be available to Passport Advantage customers and WDSc users on September 23 (for electronic shipment or download). The physical version of the product will ship October 17.
(Guild Companies) Former IBMer Al Grega, now LANSA's director of business development, says Linux is better than OS/400 for Web server workloads. OS/400 is "overkill," Grega says, citing more functionality than is needed, plus the unnecessary database. LANSA's newest product, LANSA for the Web Edge Server, keeps OS/400-based data separate from the Web server.
(Guild Companies) O'Reilly Automotive downsized its 12 Mbps link to a 6 Mbps link and saved $32,400 per year after installing bandwidth boosters and byte-level data caching technology in an OS/400 high-availability environment, from Expand Networks.
(Search400) Developers working on grid and autonomic computing projects can find free code (90-day trial) by surfing over to IBM's alphaWorks Web site. There you will find on-demand application tools, including the new version of IBM's Emerging Technologies Toolkit.
(Search400) Also on the alphaWorks Web site is the expanded version of IBM Community Tools, a messaging client that allows users to instantly message with other users to locate subject matter experts, start discussions, and conduct surveys--all in real time.
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New Redbooks, White Papers, and Other OS/400 Resources
(eServer Magazine) Consultant Don Rima, a well-known personality at COMMON and the Washington Area Midrange user group, writes a monthly product review for eServer Magazine iSeries edition that is accessible online. His current review covers a data conversion suite from KemeTECH Systems. Reviews from past issues are also available.
(T.L. Ashford) -- Reference Guide to Bar Code Labeling is a 52-page book designed to give readers an understanding of barcode labeling and compliance topics. Chapters include "The 10 Commandments of Bar Code Labeling," "Bar Code Symbologies," and a glossary of terms.
(IBM) How do you integrate all of the disparate business logic into an application that maps to your real-world business processes? IBM's answer is WebSphere Studio Application Developer Integration Edition V5 (Integration Edition). The IBM Redbook Exploring WebSphere Studio Application Developer Integration Edition 5.0 explains how to use Integration Edition to expose a common interface to disparate business logic by developing enterprise services.
(IBM) IBM e-business Technology, Solution, and Design Overview targets IT specialists and architects and includes information about technologies, products, and solutions used to build advanced e-business applications. It covers Web-enabling individual business processes and return on investment (ROI) by integrating e-business applications and technologies.
(COMMON) COMMON's calendar of events features upcoming COMMON conferences, links to local user groups and meetings, and COMMON international events.
(mrc) For a look at how extranets are being used by manufacturers, and several options for building an extranet, download a corporate white paper from Web technology vendor michaels, ross & cole.
(Magic Software) Magic Software is offering a free white paper called Magic eDeveloper for the iSeries. The paper explains Magic's framework for rapid application development, customization, and deployment of iSeries applications. (Registration is required.)
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
August 19 -- Integrating business intelligence with legacy applications is the topic, and California Software's extension tool for the legacy environment, BABY/OLAP, is in the spotlight when the company hosts a Webinar at 1:00 p.m. PST. German, French, Spanish, and Italian language versions are available. The presentation will be repeated September 3 at 1:00 p.m. PST. For more information, go to the California Software Web site.
August 20 -- Brian Arnold and Mike Stoltz are presenting a Webcast titled "Xtreme Web & Mobile Technology for Hardcore Notes 6 Developers," Wednesday, August 20, at 12:00 noon EDT. It will include demonstrations and code examples, plus how-to-use examples of technologies like XML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, DHTML, Visual Basic, and LotusScript. To register, go to http://searchDomino.com/r/0,,16886,00.htm.
August 28 -- The iSeries Nation is presenting an online chat titled "Host Integration Solution for iSeries." The session covers WebSphere Host Integration Solution for iSeries, which was designed to extend 5250 applications to the Web and to provide software for creating and deploying new host access applications. The presentation will be led by IBMers Alison Butterill and Brian Safron. For more information, go to the iSeries Nation Web site.
August-September -- LANSA is presenting a number of seminars, workshops, and Webinars across North America in its LANSA Solution series. These seminars deal with various LANSA products as well as hot topics for LANSA users. Go to www.lansa.com/events/solutionseries.htm for dates and more information.
August-November -- ASNA has one-day seminars on ASNA Visual RPG and Caviar and running AVR for .NET. Future seminar locations include Hartford, Connecticut; Portland, Oregon; Denver; St. Louis; Houston; and Guildford, England. For a complete list of seminar topics, locations, and dates, go to www.asna.com/0303_ASNA_Visions_seminars.asp.
August-November -- Bytware is conducting several workshops to help customers take advantage of the most valuable features of Bytware's monitoring, security, and paging products. Workshop topics include MessengerPlus, StandGuard, and MessengerConsole. Go to www.bytware.com/products/workshops.html for more information.
September 7-11 -- The COMMON user group presents its fall 2003 conference and expo in Orlando, Florida. COMMON is the largest and most widely attended of the iSeries-specific conferences. IBM's own expertsand many other industry professionals present sessions and hands-on labs. COMMON provides an excellent opportunity to network with fellow professionals, attend a multitude of educational tracks, and get real-world solutions at the vendor expo. The meeting also will feature a behind-the-scenes tour of the AS/400-based IT department at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure theme park. Go to the COMMON Web site for more information and to register.
October 13-17 -- IBM presents an iSeries Technical Conference at the Renaissance Hotel in Orlando, Florida. According to IBM, this twice-annual iSeries event is where technical experts and programmers can get their questions answered by IBM's most knowledgeable Rochester and Toronto gurus. Go to www-3.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/us/iseries/ for more information.
November 7 -- The Washington Area Midrange Users Group presents its annual technical conference (JAM) at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. The conference features in-depth educational sessions, presented by nationally recognized experts. The agenda includes breakfast with iSeries Chief Scientist Dr. Frank Soltis and a luncheon keynote address by iSeries marketing maverick Malcolm Haines. The cost is $225 for members and $250 for non-members, but there is an early-bird discount if you pay by July 31. Go to www.wash-midrange.org/jam.html for more information.
November 18-21 -- EXTOL will host its 2003 user conference at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Go to www.extol.com/forms/uc2003/confinfo.cfm for more information.
April 28-30, 2004 -- ASNApalooza 2004 will be held at the Westin River Walk Hotel 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. Go to www.asna.com/0303_ASNA_Visions_palooza2004.asp for more information.
May 19-21, 2004 -- Aldon Computer Group will present Aldon User Conference 2004 in Chicago. Sessions will highlight the practical application of Aldon's software, including Affiniti, CMS, and eTEAM. Go to www.aldon.com/events/user_conference.html for more information.
June 20-22, 2004 -- The COMMON European Congress will present its annual conference in Cardiff, Wales. Initial planning has already commenced, but if you have any ideas for the event, go to the COMMON Europe Web site to see how you can contribute.
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AS/400 Security: Enemies at the Gate
The iSeries and AS/400 may have a rock solid reputation for security, but, trust us, that isn't the end of the story. Vulnerabilities exist, and the OS/400 fortress is not impenetrable. Watch for the Guild Companies Special Report on AS/400 Security coming August 19. Articles by iSeries security experts such as Pat Botz, Jim Fey, John Earl, Dan Riehl, and Mike Grant--each is presenting security topics at the Fall COMMON Conference and Expo--will give you access to the latest and most useful information on this vital topic. Don't miss our special report and visit the COMMON Web site for information on the security educational focus and registration information for the upcoming conference in Orlando, Florida, September 7-11.
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 e-mail to Joe Hertvik
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