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IBM Migration Toolkit support for migrating data from MySQL to DB2 and
Informix Dynamic Server
The IBM Migration Toolkit has been enhanced to include new capabilities
for migrating from MySQL to DB2 or Informix. In this article, you'll learn how
the toolkit can help you migrate DDL and DML statements, and see how to map
data types. |
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03 Jul 2008 |
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Migrate from EJB 2 container-managed persistence to pureQuery for IBM Master Data Management Server, Part 1: Evaluating pureQuery technology
If you've been curious or confused about the new release of WebSphere Customer
Center (now named IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server), then this series is
for you! This series describes how and why pureQuery technology was used in the new
release, the implementation and migration to pureQuery, and the results of
performance and capability testing to validate this critical decision. Part 1 focuses on the evaluation of persistence mechanisms and our plan to validate the technology.
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03 Jul 2008 |
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Replication technologies in Informix Dynamic Server
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) has long been a database with powerful
replication technologies. Enterprise Replication (ER) and High-Availability
Data Replication (HDR) have been faithfully serving customers for years.
Recent versions of IDS, 11.1 and now 11.5, add some new technologies to these
stalwarts: the Remote Standalone secondary and the Shared-Disk secondary
servers. In this article, get a brief characterization of each replication
technology and details on the basics of using each. |
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03 Jul 2008 |
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Custom combinable operators for WebSphere DataStage, Part 2: Create custom combinable operators that use no input datasets
Learn how to create a custom combinable operator in a WebSphere DataStage environment that does not have any input datasets. |
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02 Jul 2008 |
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IBM WebSphere QualityStage Methodologies, Standardization, and Matching
This IBM Redbooks publication documents the procedures for implementing IBM WebSphere QualityStage and related technologies using a typical merger and acquisition financial services business scenario. The scenario covers all dimensions of data cleansing, standardization, and matching rules, job design and deployment through a data integration life cycle. |
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01 Jul 2008 |
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Optimizing Restore and Recovery Solutions with DB2 Recovery Expert for z/OS V2.1
This IBM Redbooks publication documents how to use Recovery Expert V2.1 for all restore and recovery functions related to system level backup. |
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Redbooks |
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01 Jul 2008 |
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DB2 Security and Compliance Solutions for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
This IBM Redbooks publication discusses the existing and new DB2 security features introduced in DB2 9.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows. These enriched DB2 security features provide you with the capability to protect your data and comply with regulatory requirements. |
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Redbooks |
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01 Jul 2008 |
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Customizing the Informix Dynamic Server for Your Environment
Get an overview of some of the capabilities of version 11 of the IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS), referred to as IDS 11, that enable it to be easily customized for your particular environment. Although many capabilities are available, the focus of this book is on the areas of ease of administration and application development. We describe and demonstrate these capabilities with examples to show how it can be done and provide a model as you begin your customization. |
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Redbooks |
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01 Jul 2008 |
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Integrating the Spring Framework with Data Studio
pureQuery is IBM's new platform within Data Studio for developing Java
database access applications. Its simple API and integrated tooling make data access
developers more productive and encourages coding best practices for improved
performance. Spring is an open source Java/J2EE application framework that offers
higher level data access features like transaction management, resource management,
and Data Access Object hierarchies which, when integrated with pureQuery, lead to a
simpler application development and maintenance experience. This tutorial guides you in creating a pureQuery application that uses the Spring Framework's Data Access features. |
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26 Jun 2008 |
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Shrink your DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows database using value compression
Since Version 8.1, IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows has had a
compression feature called value compression. This feature is not well-known, but it
provides a cost-efficient way to reduce the size of your database with almost no
impact on performance. In this article, find background information on value
compression, and learn about a script-based method to easily find tables that
benefit from value compression. |
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26 Jun 2008 |
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IBM Mashup Center and the InfoSphere MashupHub, Part 1: Get started with InfoSphere MashupHub
Learn about the architecture, tools, and utilities of InfoSphere MashupHub, part of the IBM
Mashup Center product. Then, explore a simple use case scenario that showcases the
different components and illustrates the advantages of using Web 2.0 concepts. This
article is the first in a two-part series.
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26 Jun 2008 |
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Custom combinable operators for IBM WebSphere DataStage, Part 1: Creating custom combinable operators that use input datasets
Learn how to create a custom combinable operator in the IBM WebSphere
DataStage environment that can read input records from input datasets, process
the data and, output the records. This tutorial gives you an overview of the
combinable operator concept. You will learn how to develop a custom combinable operator API implementation, and then compile, deploy, and test the operator. |
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19 Jun 2008 |
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IBM Cognos 8 BI tips and techniques: Change the name of a PowerPlay report in Cognos Connection as it appears in Upfront
Download a Java sample that gives you a way to rename Cognos PowerPlay
Enterprise Server views and reports so that they are the same as they appear in Cognos
Upfront. Get step-by-step instructions for implementing this code sample. |
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19 Jun 2008 |
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WebSphere DataPower and DB2 pureXML, Part 2: DB2 pureXML as an audit log for WebSphere DataPower
An important aspect of structure and content validation of XML document
instances is the ability to track validation failures. Part 1 of this series
illustrated structure and content validation of XML document instances through XML
schema and Schematron. The validation was performed through the IBM WebSphere
DataPower SOA appliance. In this article, see how IBM DB2 pureXML can further
complement the WebSphere DataPower SOA appliance by providing an easily accessed and
queried audit log. The scenario illustrated in this article is applicable to any
situation where XML document instances are being exchanged. |
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19 Jun 2008 |
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Using IBM Lotus Domino and IBM DB2 integration features to enhance the functionality and performance of Lotus Domino applications
Learn how to use IBM® DB2® as a data store for IBM Lotus® Domino® data. This article uses a sample application to describe four possible usage scenarios for the Lotus Domino and DB2 integration features in pure Lotus Domino applications. |
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17 Jun 2008 |
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Mastering Facebook application development with PHP, Rational
Application Developer, WebSphere Application Server, and DB2, Part 3: Complete the Facebook stock broker demo application
This is the final tutorial of a three-part series on developing a fully functioning Facebook application in PHP and Java languages that provides a Facebook interface to an existing stock brokerage's trading application. In this tutorial you use all the tools you installed and components you developed in the first two parts of this series to implement the specifics of the Facebook application. |
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16 Jun 2008 |
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Compare the Informix Dynamic Server Version 11 editions
Get an introduction to the various editions of IBM Informix Dynamic Server, and compare features, benefits, and licensing considerations in a side-by-side table. Regardless of which edition you choose, IDS brings you legendary ease-of-use, reliability, stability, and access to extensibility features. |
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16 Jun 2008 |
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Using Information Server in the Cognos 8 BI Data Manager environment
IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Data Manager creates data warehouses and
repositories for reporting, analysis and performance management. When you integrate
the Information Server with Data Manager, you can capitalize on the data transformation
and cleansing capabilities of the Information Server in the Data Manager environment.
This tutorial offers two out-of-box integration scenarios. In one scenario,
IBM WebSphere DataStage processes ETL flow and invokes Data Manager to load the data mart. In the other scenario,
Data Manager JobStream invokes DataStage ETL jobs and then loads the data mart.
These scenarios enable the Cognos report writer to have the latest information available to them.
Learn how to integrate Information Server and Data Manager, and how this integration can benefit your business. |
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12 Jun 2008 |
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DB2 technical tip: Set up Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for DB2 on Windows
Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) with DB2 means your data can be sent securely over the network. In this technical tip, learn how to set up this protocol for DB2 on the Windows platform. |
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Tips |
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12 Jun 2008 |
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IBM DB2 for i 6.1 -- Sophistication simplified
The IBM DB2 for i 6.1 enhancements provide a great foundation for taking
your business solutions to new levels. In this article, discover how IBM has
delivered the new, sophisticated technology while still maintaining the easy-to-use
nature of DB2 for i that has spoiled developers and administrators through the
years. |
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12 Jun 2008 |
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Dynamic SQL support in Informix Dynamic Server Stored Procedure Language
Review the SPL and the capabilities uniquely available
with dynamic SQL, and then explore many examples that help you get started with
implementing this feature in your own databases. Also, take a look at security issues and see how to avoid pitfalls.
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12 Jun 2008 |
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Recovering from a failed LOAD operation in DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Learn how to recover a table to its normal state after a LOAD operation has failed. This article presents the alternatives,
terminating the load or restarting it from last consistency point, and has been updated for DB2 9. |
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12 Jun 2008 |
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Configure aliasing for transactions in WebSphere Customer Center
Explore how to use customer terminology in WebSphere Customer Center using the transaction aliasing feature. |
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12 Jun 2008 |
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Concepts of WPARs and configuring DB2
WPAR (Workload Partition) is a licensed program product shipped
with IBM AIX 610. Tthis article teaches WPAR concepts and
configurations. By following the examples in this article, you will be able to install and configure
DB2 on a system and application WPAR. |
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10 Jun 2008 |
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XForms and Ruby on Rails at the doctor's office, Part 4: Implementing the doctor and patient lookup XForms
This is the fourth article in a four-part series about using XForms, DB2
pureXML, and Ruby together to more easily create Web applications. In this series
you will develop a hypothetical application for managing patient information at a
doctor's office. You will get a taste of the individual strengths of each
technology, but you will also see how to integrate them together. In Part 4 of the
series, you continue to develop XForms for the doctor's office including an all new form to look up patients by last name. |
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10 Jun 2008 |
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XML Performance: A Surprising Ace in the Hole
Relational database storage brings RDBMS strengths t o XML data. But older clumsier storage methods left application performance an open quesiton. Two years after IBM introduced pureXML in DB2 9, that question h as been answered. |
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10 Jun 2008 |
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What's new in the Data Server Migration Toolkit 2.0?
The IBM Migration Toolkit smooths the path for your migration from other
relational database management systems (RDBMS) to IBM data servers. In Version 2.0 of the toolkit, you'll find new migration paths for migrating from Microsoft SQL Server to Informix Dynamic Server, Sybase Adaptive Enterprise Server to DB2 for z/OS, and MySQL to DB2 and Informix Dynamic Server. And that's not all. There are Oracle-to-DB2 migration enhancements, command line interface enhancements, and other enhancements that make your migrations easier.
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05 Jun 2008 |
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Introduction to BIRT, Part 2
This demo shows how to create a data set from a data source created in Part 1, build an SQL query, build a table, preview a report, and run the report using the Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) viewer. |
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04 Jun 2008 |
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Introduction to BIRT, Part 1
Learn how to install the Eclipse Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) plugins, create a new reporting project, create a new report, and connect the report to an Apache Derby (IBM Cloudscape) database. |
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Demos |
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04 Jun 2008 |
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XForms and Ruby on Rails at the doctor's office, Part 2: Implementing the patient information XForm
This is the second article in a four-part series about using XForms, DB2 pureXML, and Ruby together to more easily create Web applications. In this series you will develop a hypothetical application for managing patient information at a doctor's office. You will get a taste of the individual strengths of each technology, but you will also see how to integrate them together. In Part 2 of the series, you will begin implementing the application. |
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04 Jun 2008 |
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XForms and Ruby on Rails at the doctor's office, Part 1: Setting up IBM DB2 9 pureXML
This is the first article in a four-part series about using XForms, DB2 pureXML, and Ruby together to more easily create Web applications. In this series you will develop a hypothetical application for managing patient information at a doctor's office. You will get a taste of the individual strengths of each technology, but you will also see how to integrate them together. In this first part of the series, you will examine how XForms, DB2 pureXML, and Ruby on Rails can all help more rapidly build XML-centric Web applications. |
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04 Jun 2008 |
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XForms and Ruby on Rails at the doctor's office, Part 3: Implementing the nurse and doctor XForm
This is the third article in a four-part series about using XForms, DB2 pureXML, and Ruby together to more easily create Web applications. In this series you will develop a hypothetical application for managing patient information at a doctor's office. You will get a taste of the individual strengths of each technology, but you will also see how to integrate them together. In Part 3 of the series, you will develop a form for nurses to go back and edit patient data, and you'll also learn what you need to do in Ruby to make this happen. |
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03 Jun 2008 |
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Mastering Facebook application development with PHP, Rational
Application Developer, WebSphere Application Server, and DB2, Part 2: Use Java and PHP languages in parallel
Build a Facebook interface for an existing stock brokerage firm that
enables online portfolio management. Learn one approach for dividing an
application's functionality between PHP and Java components, and use the Spring
framework to apply a standard MVC architecture to the Java code. This tutorial covers the details for developing the Facebook application that you started in Part 1.
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02 Jun 2008 |
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Access IBM U2 data server from your .NET applications, Part 3: QuickStart samples accessing U2 tables and files using IBM Data Server Provider for .NET
See how both Windows C# and VB.NET applications
can access a UniVerse or UniData database using SQL commands or basic subroutines
using the IBM Data Provider for .NET. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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29 May 2008 |
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WebSphere DataPower and DB2 pureXML, Part 1: XML schema and content validation using WebSphere DataPower and DB2 pureXML
Understand how IBM DB2 pureXML and the IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliance
can complement each other to realize powerful applications, and provide flexible and
speedy access to validated XML documents. The WebSphere DataPower Appliance performs
XML validation, and the DB2 pureXML database manages XML storage, indexing, and
querying. |
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29 May 2008 |
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Integrate FileNet BPM with IBM Content Manager, Part 4: Create an Auto Insurance Claim Process using FileNet Workplace
This is the last in a series of four articles that describe how to integrate
FileNet BPM with IBM Content Manager. In this article, learn to create a business
process to use the newly created component queue. You'll create a business process definition using the work performer created in Part 3 to meet ABC Company's business requirements. You will also execute the business process to validate your solution. |
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29 May 2008 |
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Understanding the WebSphere Federation Server system catalogs
The federated system catalog supplies a wealth of metadata about all the objects you work with in a federated system. This article takes you through a scenario that shows you how to create federated objects, find the information you need about those objects in the federated system catalog, and use the productivity tool db2look when you need to recreate federated objects. |
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29 May 2008 |
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Data Web Services on WebSphere Application Server, Part 3: Leverage DB2 trusted context support using Data Studio
Use trusted context with a Data Web Services Web application. Trusted context is available
in DB2 9.5 and allows users to leverage the benefits of connection pooling without sacrificing security. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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22 May 2008 |
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Install IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Apple Mac OS X
Learn how to install Informix Dynamic Server on an Apple Mac OS X. See how
to install a demo server and the client-SDK. Also, watch and learn how to create a sample database and how to interact with that database. |
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Demos |
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22 May 2008 |
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Create Web services using IBM Data Studio
Learn about Web services support for DB2 and Informix Dynamic Server in IBM Data Studio. This demo shows how to publish an SQL script and an SQL Stored Procedure as REST and SOAP Web services using DB2. Then, see how to publish an SQL script as REST and SOAP Web services using Informix Dynamic Server. Finally, see how to use a simple XSL stylesheet to format output from a Web service and display the results in a Web browser. |
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Demos |
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22 May 2008 |
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Track the data manipulation language operations in your DB2 database
Protecting data against any failure is a huge challenge for the DBA at any
organization. In production and 24x7 environments where databases are
mission-critical, any data loss is unacceptable. To successfully perform point-in-time
recovery, you must have sufficient information about all the Data Manipulation
Language (DML) operations that have taken place. This article shows you how to keep
track of all DML operations that occur against a database, even down to a specific
table. Using the DB2 Recovery Expert (RE) tool and the db2la command, you can track DML operations along with the time that they occurred. |
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22 May 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 8: Use of IBM WebSphere Information Analyzer in SOA design
Learn to use the IBM WebSphere Information Analyzer to support the data quality analysis pattern. This is the eighth paper in "The information perspective of SOA design" series. This article demonstrates to an architect community how tools from IBM -- in particular IBM WebSphere Information Analyzer and the unified metadata management of IBM Information Server -- can be used to address the Data Quality Assessment Patter in an SOA engagement. It describes the key features of the products that support the data quality analysis pattern presented in Part 6 of this series. |
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22 May 2008 |
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Information architecture essentials, Part 8: Packaging and reselling information
Whether you find the concept interesting or annoying, information
architecture designs can be used to package and sell information to third parties.
In this article, learn about these opportunities so you can determine whether or not
your organization should jump into the game. |
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Articles |
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20 May 2008 |
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Mastering Facebook application development with PHP, Rational
Application Developer, WebSphere Application Server, and DB2, Part 1: Set up the components
Develop a Facebook application using
both PHP and Java programming languages. This tutorial gives you a first
look at Facebook, and then steps you through the process for installing the
components needed to create a Facebook application. Next, you'll take a tour of Facebook with respect to how to integrate your
application into the site. Finally, you'll get started with a bare-bones
application. In Parts 2 and 3 of this tutorial series, you'll learn how to develop the application you created in Part 1. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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19 May 2008 |
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Integrate XML into your enterprise using WebSphere Federation Server Version 9.5
Walk through various use cases to help you build your distributed XML applications quickly. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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15 May 2008 |
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Get started using IBM Data Studio Developer with Informix Dynamic Server
Expose database operations as Web services, see how to
work with basic database objects, SQL statements, and stored procedures, and get an
introduction to pureQuery, an innovative approach to building high-quality, better-performing Java database applications. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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15 May 2008 |
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Using WebSphere DataStage with IBM DataMirror Change Data Capture
Do you need real-time access to data residing in diverse data sources? Learn
how to use the DataMirror Change Data Caputre (CDC) stagetype operator of the DataMirror Transformation
Server to capture streaming data changes into WebSphere DataStage. This tutorial
includes a step-by-step guide to setting up the DataMirror environment. You'll learn how to generate a DataStage-specific import file for using the operator in the DataStage job. Finally, learn how to use the operator in some example jobs. This tutorial includes a sample DSX file. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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15 May 2008 |
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Which distributed edition of DB2 9.5 is right for you?
Learn the details on what makes each edition of DB2 9.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows unique. The author lays out the specifications for each edition, licensing considerations, historical changes from DB2 9, and references to some interesting things customers are doing with DB2. This popular article has been rewritten for the DB2 9.5 release. |
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15 May 2008 |
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DB2 and IBM's Processor Value Unit pricing
In the third quarter of 2006, IBM software group announced a new methodology for processor-based pricing and introduced the concept of the Processor Value Unit (VU) as a way to determine the processor rating of a server. This article describes how DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows is licensed with the new PVU methodology for unlimited users.
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15 May 2008 |
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Compare the distributed DB2 9.5 data servers
In a side-by-side comparison table, author Paul Zikopoulos makes it simple to understand the basic licensing rules, functions, and feature differences between the members of the distributed DB2 9.5 data server family. |
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15 May 2008 |
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DB2 9 certification: Everything you need to know
Certification has arrived, no question. But as a DB2 professional, should you certify? Will it increase your abilities or help your career? How can you do it quickly and inexpensively? That last thought is key -- knowing the inside story on DB2 certification before you proceed will save you a ton of time, stress and money. This article tells you what you need to know to decide if DB2 certification is for you, and if so, the secrets to doing it successfully, quickly and inexpensively. This article has been updated for DB2 9. |
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15 May 2008 |
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Licensing distributed DB2 9.5 data servers in a high availability environment
Are you trying to ensure you're licensing your DB2 servers correctly in a high availability environment? Don't have the time nor the will to read through the announcement letters, PLETs, or your licensing sheets? Author Paul Zikopoulos explains it all in plain English and covers some important changes in DB2 9.5 too! |
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15 May 2008 |
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Basic text indexing with DB2 index extensions
All major vendors of database systems provide extensions for text indexing
and text search. If the full power of those products is not needed, IBM DB2 index
extensions are a powerful mechanism to implement light-weight text indexes using
user-defined index structures. In this article, learn how to use index extensions to
implement two index structures, where one creates a hash value for strings and the
other indexes strings based on the words in them. Both can be used for many
purposes. |
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Articles |
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15 May 2008 |
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Information architecture essentials, Part 7: Data-store design
Valuable business information should never be left sitting around. It should
be organized and saved into a permanent data store. A legacy database tends to
become the final resting place for useful business information -- and this
information is essentially lost, because it can't be accessed in a meaningful way.
Data-store design can help you establish an efficient mechanism to store and
retrieve valuable business information. |
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13 May 2008 |
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Data Web Services on WebSphere Application Server, Part 2: Enable transport-level security
Configure the sample Data Web Service application from Part 1 of this series to use basic HTTP authentication and authorization. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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08 May 2008 |
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XForms and DB2 pureXML
Understand the end-to-end exchange of XML data from an XForms-based browser
to an IBM DB2 database with full XML support. Learn how easy it is to create XForms
and have them communicate with a DB2 database, where XML data can be stored,
retrieved, or deleted. Learn, also, how to create the XForms that access the DB2
pureXML through Universal Services. |
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Articles |
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08 May 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 7: The execution approach for the data quality analysis pattern in SOA
This is the seventh paper in a series called the “The Information Aspect of
SOA Design." The purpose of this article is to demonstrate to an architect community the execution approach of detailed data quality analysis in the context of an SOA environment. This article focuses on the implementation of data quality analysis regardless of the specific technology in use, and will be followed by a related article that describes in more detail how the related IBM products (WebSphere Information Analyzer) can be used in this context. |
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Articles |
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08 May 2008 |
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Making DB2 Case-Insensitive
Read these tips on how you can easily allow your users to search data in a way that is natural for them-with no worries about case sensitivity. |
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08 May 2008 |
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Create secure Java applications productively, Part 2
This is the second in a two-part tutorial series on creating secure
Java-based Web applications using Rational Application Developer, Data Studio
and Rational AppScan. In Part 1 you developed a Java Web application with Rational Application Developer, and
then deployed the application on WebSphere Application Server with Java Server Pages
(JSP). This tutorial shows you how to scan the Wealth application created
in Part 1 using Rational AppScan to discover and fix all known Web security
vulnerabilities. It also shows how to re-scan your application and generate reports. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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06 May 2008 |
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Data Web Services on WebSphere Application Server, Part 1: Create and deploy Data Web Services for WebSphere Application Server with IBM Data Studio
Deploy Web services created with DWS on WebSphere Application Server. Also, leverage WebSphere Application Server enhanced features to turn your DWS application into a powerful, secure, and reliable enterprise Web service. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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01 May 2008 |
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Integrate FileNet BPM with IBM Content Manager, Part 3: Implement the Component Integrator-based work performers
This is the third in a series of four articles that describe how to integrate
FileNet Business Process Manager with IBM Content Manger. You will see, step-by-step,
how to implement the Component Integrator-based work performers. Also, learn how
to register the created Java business entities object into the FileNet P8 Component
Integrator to create a component queue, and make this component queue available for
business processes. This article continues with the "ABC Company" scenario described
in Parts 1 and 2.
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01 May 2008 |
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Universal Services for pureXML using Data Web Services
Get started with configuring, testing, and modifying the Universal Services. |
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Articles |
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01 May 2008 |
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Write high performance, Java data access applications, Part 2: Introducing pureQuery inline method style
IBM pureQuery is a high-performance Java data access platform focused on simplifying the tasks of developing and managing applications that access data. It consists of tools, APIs and a runtime engine. pureQuery introduces two programming styles to help users access the database through simple but powerful APIs. This article introduces one such style, the inline method programming style, and discusses how users can use it to efficiently query and update databases. This article also explores the benefits as well as some of the key features of using the inline method programming style. |
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01 May 2008 |
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Use XQuery from a Java environment
The XQuery API makes querying and searching XML documents easy, and Sun's XQuery API for Java brings these capabilities to Java applications. |
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Articles |
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29 Apr 2008 |
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Health, availability, and problem determination using IBM Data Studio
Learn how to use the IBM Data Studio Administration Console for health and
availability monitoring. Follow the generation of three simulated real-world server
problem situations, see how the health and availability capabilities surface these
situations, then use the problem determination capabilities to diagnose and fix the
situations. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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24 Apr 2008 |
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Migrate DB2 applications to a partitioned database
This article discusses what DB2 database partitioning is, outlines the benefits and costs of using it, and helps you decide whether or not to use a partitioned database, as well as how to migrate to one.
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24 Apr 2008 |
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From text analytics to data warehousing
Read an overview of text analytics with OmniFind Analytics Edition. Also, find
a description of several ways of bringing its analysis results into DB2, in relational or pureXML format. |
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Articles |
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24 Apr 2008 |
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An introduction to the Master Data Management Reference Architecture
Get a short introduction to the Master Data Management Reference Architecture
for the enterprise which supports implementing Multiform Master Data Management. Learn
about the key concepts that drive the design of the Master Data Management Reference
Architecture and Logical System Architecture and see how to map the relevant IBM
Information Management software products to the core components of the Master Data
Management Reference Architecture. Each product is briefly introduced, and in the
Resources section of this paper you will find a wealth of additional information for
reference. Finally, you will also learn about an upcoming book, Enterprise Master Data
Management: An SOA Approach Managing Core Information, that describes the Master Data
Management Reference Architecture in full detail as well as other topics related
to Master Data Management. |
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24 Apr 2008 |
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Tivoli Directory Server
Practically everything a directory administrator needs to know about the archival logging method required to enable online backups. If you want to do online backups of your directory, you must configure archival logging of the database transaction logs. But archival logging is not practical unless you put a process in place to manage the log files, deleting inactive logs when they are no longer needed. This article describes the recommended approach to configuring the logging options and managing the logs. |
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23 Apr 2008 |
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Develop applications using the IBM Enterprise Content Management Java APIs with IBM Rational Application Developer
Set up the IBM Rational Application Developer environment for each of the APIs covered, and start writing simple code to log-on, search, retrieve, and view documents using each API. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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17 Apr 2008 |
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The IDS Detective Game
Here's a fun way to learn about IBM Informix! Learn or teach the basics of
Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) and relational databases with an interactive game
called "The IDS Detective Game." The game teaches relational database concepts and
shows how technology can be applied to solving real-life problems (the game's theme
is a crime investigation). The IDS Detective Game is based on the DB2 Detective Game
created by Joanna Kubasta and Joanne Moore. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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17 Apr 2008 |
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XML application migration from DB2 for z/OS V8 to DB2 9, Part 3: Sample DB2 for z/OS XML application migration scenario
Step through the XML application migration process using an example
scenario. Create a sample application using DB2 for z/OS, Version 8 XML
functionality, then migrate that application using DB2 9 for z/OS XML capabilities. |
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17 Apr 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 6: The value of applying the data quality analysis pattern in SOA
Discover the value and approach of data quality analysis in the context of an
SOA environment. Learn about the concepts involved in data quality analysis and see
the basic steps needed to initiate a data quality assesment project within the broader
SOA project. Analyze these issues so that appropriate implementation choices can be made. This is the sixth article in a series called the “The information perspective of SOA design, " and will be followed by a related article that describes in more detail how the related IBM products (WebSphere Information Analyzer) can be used in this context. |
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Articles |
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17 Apr 2008 |
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Create secure Java applications productively, Part 1
This is the first in a two-part tutorial series creating secure Java-based
Web applications using Rational Application Developer, Data Studio and
Rational AppScan. This first tutorial begins by showcasing how Data Studio with
pureQuery can increase the efficiency of your database-driven Web development. You
will be developing a Java Web application with Rational Application Developer, and then with Java Server Pages
(JSP) you will deploy the application on WebSphere Application Server. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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14 Apr 2008 |
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Develop user mapping plug-ins for WebSphere Federation Server
IBM WebSphere Federation Server V9.1 and subsequent releases enable users to retrieve all of their
enterprise user mappings from external repositories by developing and
configuring custom user mapping plug-ins. User mapping plug-ins
help enterprise users reap several benefits
including ease of password maintenance, the ability to share user mappings
across different WebSphere Federation Server instances, and enhanced security. This tutorial provides
a step-by-step guide to develop a custom Java plug-in for WebSphere Federation Server to retrieve user
mappings from Microsoft Active Directory (AD). |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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10 Apr 2008 |
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Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics
This IBM Redbook provides students of information systems technology with the background knowledge and skills necessary to begin using the basic facilities of a mainframe computer. It is the first in a planned series of textbooks designed to introduce students to mainframe concepts and help prepare them for a career in large systems computing. |
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Redbooks |
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10 Apr 2008 |
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Write high performance, Java data access applications, Part 1: Introducing pureQuery annotated method style
pureQuery is a high-performance Java data access platform focused on simplifying
the tasks of developing and managing applications that access data. It consists of tools, APIs and a runtime. This article introduces the pureQuery annotated method coding style -- a simple, flexible style falling under the named-query paradigm, capable of executing SQL statically or dynamically. This article explains why a developer might choose to write a pureQuery application in the annotated method style, explains some of the differences between the annotated method style and the pureQuery inline coding style, and gives a brief overview of the most powerful features of pureQuery annotated methods. |
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10 Apr 2008 |
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Which DB2 9.5 client connectivity option is right for you?
Learn the details and the history of connectivity options for the DB2 data
servers since DB2 Version 8 to DB2 9.5. In addition, learn about the specifications
for each connectivity option in DB2 9.5, with some tips along the way. |
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Articles |
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10 Apr 2008 |
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XML application migration from DB2 for z/OS V8 to DB2 9, Part 2 : Comparing XML functionality in DB2 9 to DB2 V8
Learn about the XML functionality in DB2 9 for z/OS and compare it with that
of DB2 for z/OS V8. This article discusses the new XML features introduced in DB2 9,
and goes into the details regarding the impact the new XML support has on migrating
existing XML-based applications. This is the second of a three-article series on
migrating your XML applications from DB2 for z/OS V8 to DB2 9 for z/OS. |
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Articles |
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10 Apr 2008 |
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Make SOA transactional
In the world of enterprise application integration (EAI), it's essential
that all participating systems operate under an overarching global transaction so
that these systems all return to a consistent state in case of a
failure. With the various systems supporting different protocols, the transaction
semantics must be propagated across these protocols so they
can seamlessly participate in the global transaction. This article walks you through the steps
required to make an example of a common integration scenario a transactional integration.
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10 Apr 2008 |
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Information architecture essentials, Part 6: Distributed data mining
One of the most interesting challenges for information architects is the
situation in which large, proprietary, widely distributed data stores are necessary
to address a specific research question. Learn about the difficulties involved in
mining distributed data sources and the strategies that have been developed to
address these issues. |
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Articles |
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08 Apr 2008 |
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Integrate FileNet BPM with IBM Content Manager, Part 2: Implement the Java Business Entities and the gateway class for data in IBM Content Manager repository
This is the second in a series of four articles that show you how to
integrate FileNet Business Process Management with IBM DB2 Content
Manager Version 8. In this article, learn about the work performers in FileNet P8,
implement the Java business entities and create a Java gateway class. Also,
see how to use Java serialization to circumvent certain limitations. |
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03 Apr 2008 |
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Use WebSphere Service Registry and Repository as the master registry for DB2 pureXML schemas
In this article, learn how you can integrate WebSphere Service Registry and
Repository (WSRR) with DB2 pureXML. The WSRR product helps you establish governance
around your use of XML schema, while the DB2 pureXML XML schema Repository ensures
integrity of your XML data. Schemas can automatically be inserted into the schema
repository from within WSRR. |
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Articles |
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03 Apr 2008 |
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New options for analyzing lock timeouts in DB2 9.5
Explore the new lock timeout reporting capabilities of DB2 9.5 and examine the additional information that can be collected to determine the reason for a lock timeout occurrence. |
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03 Apr 2008 |
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Information architecture essentials, Part 5: Business intelligence in your information architecture
If you’re not using business intelligence in your information architecture,
you’re missing a key opportunity to help your organization stay ahead of the
competition. Take steps to help your executives with decision making, strategic
planning, and tactical responses to evolving business markets. |
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Articles |
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01 Apr 2008 |
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The SQL Reference for Cross-Platform Development
This reference makes it easy for you to develop applications using SQL that is portable across the DB2 Universal Database Family, including DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8, DB2 UDB for iSeries Version 5 Release 3, and DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Version 8.1. |
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Articles |
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28 Mar 2008 |
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Replication live: Use the Q Replication Dashboard for real-time monitoring
The Q Replication Dashboard is a part of the IBM Data Studio Administration
Console that helps you monitor and manage the health of Q replication and event
publishing. In this tutorial, quickly set up a working replication environment, and
use the dashboard to view latency and throughput, spot problems, and analyze
performance. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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27 Mar 2008 |
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U2.NET -- Develop a native MultiValue style master-detail application
Develop a U2 MultiValue style master-detail application in C# in Visual Studio 2005.
Then, quickly put together a .NET purchase order application from a Visual Studio 2005 environment. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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27 Mar 2008 |
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Real-time data acquisition: Connecting your exercise bike to Informix or DB2
Capture data from an analog environment in real time and store it in an Informix
Dynamic Server or DB2 database. Use WebSphere Application Server Community Edition to create graphs of
captured data and present them in Java Server Pages. All the steps, including the
installation and wiring of the magnetic sensors, the computer interface, the client
OLTP code, and the JSP code for presentation of results, are presented in an easy-to-follow format. |
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27 Mar 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 5: The value and use of Rational Data Architect in SOA
Discover how you can use the IBM Rational Data Architect, IBM Industry Models and the unified metadata management of IBM Information Server to align process, service, and data models. Use these tools to accelerate your SOA project. The fifth part of "The information perspective of SOA design" series describes the key features of the products that support the data modeling pattern in SOA.
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27 Mar 2008 |
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Use an XML database in PHP and Java applications
Native XML databases have grown in popularity along with XML, because data
is stored as native XML, rather than through tables in a traditional database. Using
a native XML database means that a change to the schema requires minimal changes to
your code and no change to the database. PHP and Java(TM) developers can benefit greatly
from using native XML databases. In this tutorial, you will get quickly up to speed using a native XML database and see how to use it to benefit XML development. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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25 Mar 2008 |
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Integrate FileNet BPM with IBM Content Manager, Part 1: Analyze, design, and model using FileNet Business Process Manager and IBM Content Manager
This is the first in a series of four articles that show you how to integrate
FileNet Business Process Management with IBM Content Manager Version 8 (CM8). Leverage the best features of both FileNet and Content Manager by enabling BPM to use the IBM Content Manger as its content repository. If you already have IBM Content Manager, you can make use of FileNet BPM to manage your business process, and if you are new to IBM ECM software, you have more choices for FileNet BPM with different content repositories. The series uses the ABC Company’s Auto Insurance Claim system as a fictitious example to show you how to integrate these two powerful products.
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20 Mar 2008 |
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XML application migration from DB2 for z/OS V8 to DB2 9, Part 1: Partial updates to XML documents in DB2 9 for z/OS
The first of a three-article series on migrating your XML applications from
DB2 for z/OS V8 to DB2 9 for z/OS, this article describes a method for performing
partial updates to XML documents stored natively in DB2 9, using a stored procedure
that's included as a download. These three articles were originally written for
workstation DB2 by Hardeep Singh. They have been modified to be applicable to DB2
for z/OS by John Shelton. |
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Articles |
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20 Mar 2008 |
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Implementing a Transaction Hub MDM pattern using IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server
Learn to use the Transaction Hub Master Data Management (MDM) pattern to
implement your MDM systems. This typical architectural pattern is described in terms of capabilities of the MDM Reference Architecture. Get an introduction to
the IBM InfoSphere MDM Server and see why this software solution is a good choice for
implementing this architecture pattern. Finally, learn about an upcoming book,
Enterprise Master Data Management: An SOA Approach Managing Core Information, that
deals with these topics in more detail. |
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Articles |
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20 Mar 2008 |
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Evolving your XML schemas using DB2 pureXML
In many systems that use XML, the XML schemas will evolve over time. In this article, you'll learn how to handle those changes using DB2 pureXML Schema Registry (XSR) features, whether they are major or minor, and walk through an example of schema evolution, step-by-step. |
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Articles |
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20 Mar 2008 |
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IBM Data Studio Data Web Services, Part 3: Use a WebSphere Application Server Community Edition Web server with DB2 and
Informix databases
Work with IBM Data Studio's Data Web Services and the IBM DB2 and Informix family of databases. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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13 Mar 2008 |
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Develop a batch DB2 for z/OS COBOL application using Rational Developer for System z
IBM Rational Developer for System z V7.1 provides an Eclipse-based
integrated development environment (IDE) that you can use to access applications and
resources directly on z/OS. Using the Eclipse concept of perspectives –- an
arrangement of views and editors dedicated for a specific set of activities –- you
are able to use one IDE to work with a database, write a COBOL application, build
the application, and debug the application. In this article, follow the steps
necessary to create a batch COBOL application that accesses a DB2 for z/OS database
using Rational Developer for System z. |
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Articles |
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13 Mar 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 4: The value of applying the canonical modeling pattern in SOA
Discover the approach and value of canonical modeling in SOA design. See how the
canonical data models can be aligned in SOA with canonical message models. In this
fourth article in the "Information Aspect of SOA Related Design" series, learn about
the concept's underlying data and message modeling regardless of the technology and tool
choices. A future article in this series describes how various IBM software products
can be used to implement the concepts described here.
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13 Mar 2008 |
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Information architecture essentials, Part 4: Improving usability of information systems
The best-organized information in the world is useless without an
effective way to present that information to the interested audience. Poorly
designed interfaces, inadequate search and filtering support, and confusing
visual displays can severely hamper the success of any information
architecture. To make complex information accessible to end users,
you must make a significant effort to research and design the way
users will interact with your information management system. |
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Articles |
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11 Mar 2008 |
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Use the Business Intelligence Reporting Tool with DB2 Data Warehouse
Edition, Part 4: Interactivity in reports and charts
The Business Intelligence and Reporting Tool (BIRT) is an open source,
relational reporting solution. It provides an Eclipse-based plug-in for report
development and testing, and it provides J2EE deployment and API that can be used in
custom Java applications. With IBM DB2 Data Warehouse Edition (DWE), use DWE Design
Studio to seamlessly integrate the BIRT development environment, and then deploy
those reports to an IBM WebSphere server. During the course of this tutorial, learn
how to add interactivity to your reports using BIRT in Design Studio. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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06 Mar 2008 |
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