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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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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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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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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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IBM OmniFind
This page is your resource for technical information about IBM OmniFind, IBM's enterprise search and information access solution, Find links to technical articles, tutorials, documentation, and more. |
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01 May 2008 |
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DB2 family
The IBM DB2 family provides the foundation of information on demand. It's designed to meet your business needs whether large or small. |
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01 May 2008 |
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Information Management and XML technology
Support for XML in IBM Information Management products fosters the dynamic representation of data in a format that can be easily shared across databases and across platforms. developerWorks is the technical resource center for using XML technology with DB2, Informix, U2, and all the IBM Information Management products. |
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01 May 2008 |
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Information Management and SOA
Learn how you can use SOA and Web services technology with IBM Information Management products. |
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01 May 2008 |
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IBM Informix
IBM Informix software delivers superior database performance for transaction intensive environments. developerWorks is the technical resource center for IBM Informix software, including technical articles, documentation, downloads, and support information. |
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01 May 2008 |
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Information Management and Java technology
IBM Information Management software supports Java programming, including client applications, server-side capabilities, and tools to make development and deployment easier. developerWorks is the technical resource center for programming Java applications to access the Information Management database servers data and includes technical articles, tutorials, downloads, tools, code samples, and more. |
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01 May 2008 |
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DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
IBM DB2, IBM's relational database management system, provides the foundation of information on demand. developerWorks is the technical resource center for the IBM DB2, including technical articles, tutorials, documentation, downloads, and support information. |
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01 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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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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Information Management and Rational application development
The Rational tool set provides an array of capabilities for developing your database applications. Quickly design, develop, analyze, test, and deploy Web, Web services, Java, J2EE, and portal applications using this comprehensive IDE. This site contains technical articles, tutorials, documentation, redbooks, forums, and more. |
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24 Apr 2008 |
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Enterprise Content Management
IBM software for enterprise content management integrates and delivers critical business information that offers new business value, on demand. |
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24 Apr 2008 |
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Data warehousing and business intelligence
IBM data warehousing and business intelligence software gathers, manages, and analyzes data, generating powerful business insight. |
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24 Apr 2008 |
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Information Integration
IBM Information Integration software integrates and transforms data improving productivity, flexibility and performance, so you have the right information for your business. developerWorks is the technical resource center for IBM Information Integration software, including technical articles, tutorials, documentation, downloads, and support information. |
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24 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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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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IBM Information Management and Visual Studio .NET
DB2's Development Add-In and managed provider for the Microsoft .NET platform includes RAD features, DB2 database projects, scripting wizards, and CLR stored procedures to simplify building DB2 applications using Visual Studio .NET. |
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17 Apr 2008 |
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DB2 for z/OS
DB2 on the mainframe allows you to run powerful enterprise applications and make e-commerce a reality. developerWorks is the technical resource center for DB2 for z/OS and OS/390. |
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17 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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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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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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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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14 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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10 Apr 2008 |
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U2
The IBM extended relational databases, UniData and UniVerse (U2), offer high performance, scalable information management environments for embedding in vertical applications. developerWorks is the technical resource center for DB2 U2, including technical articles, documentation, support, and more. |
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10 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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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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10 Apr 2008 |
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Customize the eClient, Part 2: Set up an IBM Content Manager eClient development environment
Learn step-by-step how to set up a customized development environment for the
IBM Content Manager eClient. In addition, you'll explore design and implementation considerations for the eClient development environment.
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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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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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08 Apr 2008 |
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Open source development for Information Management
Use PHP and other open source tools to develop applications for IBM Information Management servers. |
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03 Apr 2008 |
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DB2 for i5/OS
IBM DB2 for i5/OS is an advanced, 64-bit Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that supports a broad range of applications at a lower cost of ownership due to its unique autonomic, self-managing features. developerWorks is the technical resource center for the IBM DB2, including technical articles, tutorials, documentation, downloads, and support information. |
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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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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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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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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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Customize the eClient, Part 1: Get started with IBM Content Manager eClient
Learn step-by-step how to install, configure, and begin to use eClient to access your enterprise content.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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IBM Data Studio Data Web Services, Part 2: Deploy Data Web Services to a WebSphere Application Server Community Edition Web server
Deploy a Data Web service created by IBM Data Studio's Data Web Services to a WebSphere Application Server Community Edition Web server. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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06 Mar 2008 |
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System Administration Certification exam 918 for IBM Informix Dynamic
Server 11 prep, Part 8: SQL features for administrators
IBM Informix Dynamic Server, Version 11 (IDS 11) has new SQL features. Learn
how to use SQL to perform administrative tasks, improve query performance, manage data
security, and manipulate data. The eighth in a series
of eight tutorials, use this tutorial to help prepare for the IDS 11 exam 918. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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01 Mar 2008 |
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Increase productivity in Java database development with new IBM pureQuery tools, Part 4: Tour Data Studio and pureQuery for Informix databases
Take a complete tour of Data Studio and pureQuery using Informix databases.
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about working with your database and
building database applications in Data Studio. |
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Tutorials and online courses |
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28 Feb 2008 |
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Web services hints and tips: Design reusable WSDL faults
We all agree that defining Web Services Description Language
(WSDL) faults is good (if you disagree, then you're
probably not reading this article). There are a number of ways to define WSDL
faults, but only a limited subset provides for reuse. This article presents
you with a template for reusable WSDL faults, shows you how the template is
reusable, and identifies some things you should avoid. |
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28 Feb 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 3: The value and use of WebSphere Business Glossary in SOA design
Learn how tools from IBM -- and specifically IBM WebSphere Business Glossary
and the unified medadata management of IBM Information Server -- can be used in an SOA
engagement. This third article in the series "The information perspective of SOA
design" describes the key products associated with the WebSphere Business Glossary and details the services involved in using the business glossary to best suit your needs and purposes.
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28 Feb 2008 |
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DB2 Security, Part 11: Develop a security plug-in for DB2 database authentication
Learn about the design and development of a DB2 security plug-in that retrieves
user ID, group, and group membership information from a local or remote DB2 database.
Accompanying the article is a working implementation of the security plug-in for Windows. |
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28 Feb 2008 |
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IBM WebSphere Portal Web Content Manager and DB2 Tuning Guide
Looking for a central source for tuning your WebSphere Portal Web Content Management and DB2 environment? This article describes the different parts of the environment that are unique and require special consideration. You'll learn how to tune the Application Server and WebSphere Portal. Furthermore you'll learn about various registry variables and several database manager and database configuration parameters that should be set to specified values as a good start. Finally, the ongoing maintenance section contains guidelines on how to keep the DB2 system performing well as the system grows. |
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21 Feb 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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21 Feb 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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21 Feb 2008 |
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Web service development and deployment with Informix Dynamic Server and IBM Data Studio
IBM Data Studio brings Informix Dynamic Server developers the latest in Web services technology. Learn how this new set of tools makes it easy to design, develop, deploy, and manage your IDS applications. Get started with Web services development using the latest methodology, and also learn how you can simulate a Web service response by converting it to presentable HTML format. |
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21 Feb 2008 |
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Data integration with SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence using IBM Information Server
Follow a step-by-step guide on how to use the IBM Information Server to load
data into the SAP BI. Also see, in detail, the procedure to leverage the IBM Information Server to extract data from the SAP BI. |
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21 Feb 2008 |
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CallableStatement handling using named parameters
Explore a powerful new feature of IBM Informix
Dynamic Server (IDS) called "named parameters in a CallableStatement," which
enables you to identify a parameter using its name instead of its ordinal position.
This feature thus extends the capability of using CallableStatements so that they
can be used either by ordinal position or parameter name. Learn the difference
between the two techniques, and see the advantages of named parameters over the
ordinal technique. |
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21 Feb 2008 |
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Access IBM U2 data server from your .NET applications, Part 2: Build the next generation application using UniVerse, UniData, IBM Data Server
Provider for .NET, IBM Database Add-ins, and ASP.NET 2.0
Develop a next-generation, master-detail ASP.NET Web application, Web service,
and ASP.NET Crystal Report using IBM Data Server Provider for .NET and IBM Database
Add-ins, in Part 2 of this series. |
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14 Feb 2008 |
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Faceted navigation for document discovery
While there are several different ways for a user to specify metadata
conditions, this article discusses one that has special advantages: faceted
navigation. Follow the faceted navigation system described in this article, a technology demonstrator based on IBM Omnifind Discovery Edition
that exploits the XML capabilities of IBM DB2, to explore the advantages of faceted
navigation, and see how to
get the maximum benefit from metadata creation. |
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14 Feb 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 2: The value of applying the business glossary pattern in SOA
Do you find it challenging when key business terms cause confusion, back and
forth debates over what they (should) mean, delays, late changes, or even complete
failure in your SOA or data integration projects? This second article in the series "The information perspective
of SOA design" helps you eliminate these misunderstandings by introducing the concept
of a business glossary. Discover the
value of a business glossary in SOA and learn how to define and use it to communicate
more clearly with your colleagues.
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14 Feb 2008 |
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Database applications made easy with WebSphere Application Server Community Edition, DB2 Express-C and Eclipse
IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition provides excellent support for JDBC-enabled databases through a J2CA framework, making it easy for your application to access a backend database. This tutorial describes how you can easily develop a simple database application for WebSphere Application Server Community Edition V2.0 using the Eclipse development environment with IBM DB2 Express-C, and also illustrates how to integrate and use these three free software products together. |
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13 Feb 2008 |
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Use the IBM Information Server to transform legacy data into information services
Learn how to create and deploy information Sservices to access
legacy databases without writing any code.
The generated Web services are created using the IBM Information
Server components including WebSphere DataStage, WebSphere
Federation Server, WebSphere Information Services Director,
and WebSphere Transformation Extender for DataStage.
In this example, the information services are delivered using a
standard government XML model (GJXDM).
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07 Feb 2008 |
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Use External Database Access with U2
Use EDA features to satisfy various user requirements and discuss some
common issues that arise when converting and using EDA files. |
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07 Feb 2008 |
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IBM Migration Toolkit compatibility features and command line interface enhancements
Recent updates to the IBM Migration Toolkit empower you with new migration capabilities. Learn how to take advantage of some of the newly introduced features, including enhancements to the command line interface functionality and new SQL translation capabilities. |
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07 Feb 2008 |
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Upgrade from FileNet P8 3.5 to 4.0: An architectural shift
The new FileNet P8 4.0 release introduces a major architectural shift in
the platform and framework. As a result, customers who want to upgrade to this
latest version need to understand the key differences in these respective versions.
This article highlights the architectural, high availability, scalability, and
development issues that you should consider when upgrading your environment from 3.5
to 4.0. |
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07 Feb 2008 |
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Meet the experts: Leah MacMillan talks about IBM Cognos 8 v3
This question and answer article features Leah MacMillan, VP, BI and Platform Product Marketing for Cognos, an IBM company. Leah talks to us about the latest version of IBM Cognos 8 BI and how the newest capabilities and platform enhancements strengthen the already solid foundation for performance management. |
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06 Feb 2008 |
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Information architecture essentials, Part 2: Managing enterprise information
Information content management involves identifying useful information,
organizing that information into an intuitive structure, and governing changes made
to that information. Content comes in many forms, including text, graphics, tables,
charts, illustrations, recordings, maps, video, audio, and many others. Learn how to
organize that information into a maintainable and usable structure by categorizing
and organizing the content to suit your audience. |
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05 Feb 2008 |
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IBM WebSphere Developer Technical Journal: Building a high availability database environment using WebSphere middleware, Part 1
DB2 High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR), plus the Automatic Client Reroute capability, enables its client applications to recover from a failed database server with minimal interruption. This article shows you the steps for building a highly available database environment by leveraging DB2 HADR and Automatic Client Reroute using WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1 as the client application. |
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01 Feb 2008 |
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Extend WebSphere Portal with OmniFind Enterprise Edition search solution
Learn how to implement IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition as a search engine with
IBM WebSphere Portal. This tutorial introduces the two products, describes the
advantages of using them together, and details how to integrate them. You'll examine the architecture, see how to install the products, and walk step-by-step through an integration scenario.
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31 Jan 2008 |
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DECFLOAT: The data type of the future
Leverage hardware support with DECFLOAT to provide you applications with a performance advantage over using the DECIMAL data type. |
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31 Jan 2008 |
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Add automatic content classification to your IBM FileNet P8
Follow step-by-step instructions for performing the seamless
integration between IBM Classification Module and IBM FileNet P8. Then see how to
automate the content classification in the integrated environment. |
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31 Jan 2008 |
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Use IBM Rational Data Architect to model your Oracle databases
Find out why IBM Rational Data Architect is gaining momentum as a database
modeling tool that is optimized for IBM databases, yet also provides functionality
to model other major database vendors such as Oracle. Look at alternatives to Oracle
Designer, and see how keeping up with Oracle's major enhancements is setting RDA
apart from the rest of the data modeling tools. |
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31 Jan 2008 |
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Travels with Mark: A Hitchhiker's Guide to the UniVerse, Part 5: Increase dynamic array processing performance in IBM UniVerse
Investigate the effects of field-level caching in dynamic array access, in
part 5 of the UniVerse performance series. |
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24 Jan 2008 |
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Implement new security capabilities in DB2 9.5, Part 2: Understanding trusted contexts
IBM DB2 9.5 provides new options for tighter security, and allows for more granularity and flexibility in administration of the database. This tutorial is the second of two tutorials that cover roles and trusted contexts. Follow the exercises in this tutorial, and learn how to take advantage of the new DB2 feature trusted contexts in combination with other essential e-business technologies such as Web services, Web application server, and DB2 database server. |
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24 Jan 2008 |
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The information perspective of SOA design, Part 1: Introduction to the information perspective of a Service Oriented Architecture
This article is written for architects and practitioners designing a
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). It introduces a set of patterns and
capabilities representing the information perspective in the design of an
SOA. The key patterns addressed are the business glossary, the canonical
model and data quality analysis. See how these patterns are positioned in
SOA and discover the contributions they make to an SOA solution. Get an introduction to
the related IBM products: IBM Information Server, Rational Data Architect, and
IBM Industry Models. This article is the first in a series: subsequent articles explore each
of the patterns in more detail and then show how IBM products may be used
to implement each pattern.
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24 Jan 2008 |
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DB2 performance testing and monitoring using Rational Performance Tester
Discover how to use Rational Performance Tester as
a performance testing tool in a DB2 benchmarking environment. Learn best practices to
follow and general rules of thumb. The Trade6 benchmark application is used as an
example workload. |
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24 Jan 2008 |
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Extending the DB2 Spatial Extender, Part 2: Add new data types to DB2 Spatial Extender
The type hierarchy of the IBM DB2 Spatial Extender builds on DB2's structured types. It can be extended to add new, application-specific data types. For example, data types for rectangles or circles can be derived from the data type ST_Surface, which is used to model planar geometric objects. This article explains how to implement new, application specific data types and ensure full integration of the new data types with the existing spatial functionality. |
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17 Jan 2008 |
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Understanding pureQuery, Part 2: Assist class modelers with data modeling
Learn how the features of pureQuery can assist you as an object-oriented developer to define a set of database relational artifacts using traditional class modeling.
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17 Jan 2008 |
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Improve concurrency with DB2 9.5 optimistic locking
IBM DB2 Version V9.5 for Linux, UNIX and Windows provides enhanced
optimistic locking support, a technique for SQL database applications that does not
hold row locks between selecting and updating, or deleting rows. Gain an
understanding of this enhancement, and learn how applications using this programming
model benefit from this enhanced optimistic locking feature and gain improved
concurrency. |
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17 Jan 2008 |
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15 best practices for pureXML performance in DB2
DB2 9 introduces pureXML
support, which means that XML data is stored and queried in its inherent hierarchical format.
To query XML data, DB2 offers two languages, SQL/XML and XQuery. Additionally,
DB2 9 has sophisticated XML indexing capabilities and support for XML Schema
validation. While most existing performance guidelines for DB2 also apply to
XML data, this article provides additional XML-specific performance tips.
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16 Jan 2008 |
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Data Architect for DB2 Content Manager
Data-modeling tools and infrastructure for creating reusable model assets for DB2 Content Manager applications. |
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15 Jan 2008 |
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Referential Integrity Utility for IBM DB2 Cube Views
A utility that finds and fixes referential constraints between fact tables and dimension tables in a DB2 Cube Views data warehouse. |
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15 Jan 2008 |
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Industry Process Accelerator for Business Intelligence
A tool for modeling and generating data marts for DB2 Data Warehouse Edition. |
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15 Jan 2008 |
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Using IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Microsoft Windows, Part 5
Learn how to use Informix Dynamic Server with two open source clients -- the Eclipse Data Tools Platform (DTP) and SQuirrel SQL. This demos is the fifth of a six-part series that shows how to use IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Microsoft Windows.
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15 Jan 2008 |
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Using IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Microsoft Windows, Part 6
Learn how to install Ruby on Rails. This demo shows you how
to create a simple inventory application and the steps required to create the initial Ruby application and Informix database and table. You'll also see how sample data is added to an application as well as some basic exception handling. This demo is the sixth demo of a six-part series that shows how to use IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Microsoft Windows.
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15 Jan 2008 |
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