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Database technology: DB2 Express-C (PDF, 36KB)

Become proficient on database technology with DB2 Express-C, a no-charge Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) with innovative open source technology to develop applications using C/C++, Java, .NET, or PHP.

Enterprise systems: System z (PDF, 110KB)

Large system IT skills are in demand and students with mainframe basics and enterprise computing skills can prosper. Learn the basics about large systems skills that banks, retailers and insurance companies use to run mission-critical applications.

Introduction to the Mainframe (PDF, 1.095MB)

Here's an overview of mainframe computing, used for mission-critical, large-scale, centralized servers used to manage distributed systems. Learn about reliability, security and flexibility and the environmental advantages of mainframes.

Lotus Mashups (PDF, 94KB)

Learn to use Lotus Mashups to build web-based applications to display everything from statistics to web comics simultaneously. Develop widgets you can mix and match, and then share them with others.

Introduction to Power Systems (PDF, 4.2MB)

AIX, Linux and IBM i all run on IBM's industry-leading Power Systems. Learn about their integration, simplicity, efficiency and virtualization, which were designed to solve the most challenging business problems.

Service Science, Management and Engineering (PDF, 132KB)

Become a T-shaped person. With the worldwide growth in service-based economies, SSME helps you master design, development, marketing and service innovation to increase efficiency and scalability of service businesses.

Team-based development: The Jazz platform and Rational Team Concert (PDF, 973KB)

Join the next generation of professionals with the Jazz community � become part of the collaborative software development effort to add collaboration capabilities and break down barriers in organizations to enhance software delivery solutions.

Web 2.0 technology: WebSphere sMash and and Project Zero (PDF, 146KB)

IBM WebSphere sMash uses SOA services to deliver dynamic Web 2.0 technology applications. Learn to quickly build and deliver user-specific applications, leverage REST technology, and build user interfaces using visual tools.

Web server technology: WebSphere Application Server Community Edition (PDF, 103KB)

Kick-start your Java applications with WAS CE. This web server technology uses a Java EE 5 application server based on open source technology that harnesses the latest innovations from the open-source community.


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Other technical resources

This is a sampling of the tutorials, articles, videos, demos, and other technical resources available from the IBM developerWorks technical library. Stay tuned...there is much more to come!

  • AIX
    • Tutorial: AIX linking 101
      Are you writing or porting applications to AIX? Get a quick introduction to the most commonly used features of the linker and loader, plus practical tips and techniques. This short tutorial from AIX expert Gary Hook focuses primarily on the library search path.
    • Article: AIX commands you should not leave home without
      Do you ever wish you could answer some of your own questions when you work with AIX and your System p server? Do you ever feel you could save time by not having to call on the support professionals all the time? Well, wish no more. Shiv Dutta discusses some of the AIX commands that answer those questions and tells you how to enlarge the list of such answers.
    • Article: Speaking UNIX: Go fish!
      The Friendly Interactive Shell, or fish, is a joy to use. Its syntax, context-sensitive help, and color-coded command-line interface (CLI) greatly simplify the use of UNIX and ease the burdens of scripting.
  • Information Management
    • Download DB2 Express-C book at no charge
      Getting Started with DB2 Express-C is ideal for developers and students who want to start exploring DB2.
    • Tutorials: DB2 9 Fundamentals certification 730 prep series
      The Fundamentals tutorial series provides an introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) and covers how DB2 9 is packaged and installed, how to create databases and database objects, and the basics of database security and transaction isolation. These tutorials provide a solid base for each section of the exam.
  • Java
    • Various resources: New to Java
      This page provides an overview of Java technology basics and explains how the technology fits into the context of contemporary software development. Links to relevant introductory developerWorks content, other educational resources, as well as IBM downloads and products give you a rich starting point for further investigation.
  • Lotus
    • Demo: An introduction to IBM Lotus Mashups
      Learn about mashups in this demo. See how they can be very useful for you and your business. This demo takes you through an example of how to create a mashup using the IBM Mashup Center, and show you the features and capabilities of a fully functional mashup.
    • YouTube: IBM Lotus Mashups
      Listen, watch, and learn about IBM Lotus Mashups, what they are, how to create and use them.
  • Web 2.0
    • Article: Implementing Enterprise 2.0
      This article investigates the underlying concepts of Enterprise 2.0, its relationship with Web 2.0, and the various tools and services that apply to it. Examine the benefits of employing Enterprise 2.0 and explore some of the potential drawbacks associated with it.

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