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In This Issue
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Less Theory. More Hands-On Programming, Advice, and Code.
Sponsored By
 LAKEVIEW TECHNOLOGY
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Sponsored By
 T.L. ASHFORD
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iSeries Access for Web
by Shannon O'Donnell
A few years ago, the folks at IBM Rochester gave us a new product for Web-based access to the iSeries called iSeries Access for Web. This product promised to be a unique lightweight tool for getting to your iSeries. But the first incarnation of the product relied on the very buggy WebSphere Application Server 3.5 and was therefore very hard to configure and use. With OS/00 V5R2, IBM has finally gotten it right and has given us a great tool for Web-based access to the iSeries. READ MORE >
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Database Normalization, Part 3
by Jim Coker
In the first two installments of our articles, we refined our database design until it reached third normal form (3NF). You will find the majority of tables in most iSeries applications are in 3NF, which is usually a good balance between performance and database flexibility. READ MORE >
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Sponsored By
 ASNA
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--Mike Fonner, Telephone Service Co.
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Sponsored By
 PROFOUND LOGIC SOFTWARE
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RPG Smart Pages
· Intuitive IDE
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· Server
It's everything you need to start developing serious e-business solutions on the iSeries.
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The Smarter Choice for Web!
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Cast Your Data Conversion Troubles Away
by Kevin Vandever
Have you ever attempted to download data from your iSeries to an Excel spreadsheet or some other PC format? Are you involved with a complete data conversion from the iSeries to some other platform? Whatever the case, depending on how the character data is defined, you might have difficulty converting it. When conversion issues arise, what do you do? Panic? Transfer the data over and over, hoping it eventually works? Re-key? I have a better solution. READ MORE >
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OS/400 Alert: Nasty Little Viruses
by Shannon O'Donnell
This issue of "OS/400 Alert" focuses on several nasty little viruses making their way around the Internet and brings you up to date on IBM's latest PTFs. This column is designed to give concise information you can use to tell instantly what latest threats can hurt you and what fixes can help you. From time to time, we will also give you the kind of "how to" information you need to use the tools you already have in your shop. Let us know how we are doing with this new column. Your input will help to improve it. READ MORE >
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Reader Feedback and Insights
We value your feedback and insights. Feel free to send a letter to the editor. Letters may be printed, unless otherwise specified, and edited for clarity or length. READ MORE >
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Editors: Shannon O'Donnell, Kevin Vandever
Managing Editor: Shannon Pastore
Contributing Editors: Howard Arner, Raymond Everhart,
Joe Hertvik, Ted Holt, Marc Logemann, David Morris
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
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