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100 Tech Tips #17, Information On Demand 2011: Be the numbers!

Andrew McCarl Visits (4472)

What does Information On Demand 2011 have to offer??? Numbers... 111 customer speakers who will share their first-hand experience and best practices about IBM and the Information Management portfolio? http://bit.ly/attendIOD 356 technical sessions. From Introductory sessions to deep dive and roadmap sessions, we offer it all! Watch the video http://bit.ly/oYvUDa 40 Birds of a Feather sessions. Network with colleagues in compelling discussions that address technical and business issues important to you. 34 Ask the Experts sessions. Meet our... [More]

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100 Tech Tips #18: Frequently Asked DB2 Questions

Adam Koile Visits (7023)

Hello All, We have put together the following two tech doc's on frequently asked DB2 questions: DB2 FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Application Development with DB2 LUW https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21497134 DB2 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about DB2 LUW https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21298716 Have a DB2 question you would like added to one of the above tech docs, then please comment below.

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100 Tech Tips #19: New to DB2 for LUW? Looking for trial products to try it out?

Subbu Prabhu Visits (5854)

Are you new to DB2 for Linux,Unix and Windows? Here are some of the useful links for you to bookmark: DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows Trial Downloads can be found here: http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux-unix-windows/download.html DB2 Fixpaks by version can be downloaded from here: https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007053 How to obtain DB2 License: https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21305417 DB2 Product manuals and links to information centers: ... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #20: Connect with IM Support and AVP at Information on Demand!

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Today's Technical Tip is not only a milestone because we are now 1/5 through our Technical Support Tip series, this tip covers our most important and anticipated events of the year -- Information on Demand! ( Click here to learn more about our Technical Tip Series .) Once again, Information Management Support and the Accelerated Value Program will be at Information On Demand and ready to discuss your Software Support innovations, goals, and priorities. Get helpful tips on new ways to optimize our Support portfolio of offerings and get the... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #21: New forum on developerWorks for IBM InfoSphere Guardium!

KateDawson Visits (5434)

Folks who are interested in IBM InfoSphere Guardium will be happy to know that there is a brand new forum on developerWorks specifically to address IBM InfoSphere Guardium questions! This community forum will allow you to exchange ideas, ask questions and share solutions with your peers. The InfoSphere Guardium forum is a great addition to our already active Information Management Forums on developerWorks! What is IBM InfoSphere Guardium? Glad you asked! IBM InfoSphere Guardium provides the simplest, most robust solution for assuring the... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #22: Take a proactive approach with AVP at IOD!

KateDawson Comment (1) Visits (8578)

Take a Proactive Approach to Managing your Support Plans and Issues - with help from AVP (the Accelerated Value program) IBM Subscription and Support provides world-class software support via award-winning tools and support personnel. AVP – aka the Accelerated Value Program - added to your S&S contract, provides comprehensive maintenance and support guidance and assistance for issues that occur across all phases of the software life-cycle . With AVP, you can get assistance with tasks like file fixing, code reviews, and upgrade tasks, as... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #23: Help with your InfoSphere DataStage questions

KateDawson Visits (7254)

Do you have questions about InfoSphere DataStage? Do you need help with a trace or connection issues? I am happy to share with you new resources to answer some of those questions! Let IBM Education Assistant modules help. Let's begin troubleshooting InfoSphere DataStage now. The following IBM Education Assistant modules will help you troubleshoot IBM InfoSphere DataStage issues for versions 7.5, 8.0.1, and 8.1. If you want to... Check out this module Learn about ODBC tracing for troubleshooting IBM InfoSphere DataStage ODBC... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #24: More help with your InfoSphere questions

Genek64 Visits (5618)

Tip number 23 talked about traces and troubleshooting. This time we hope to help answer your questions about InfoSphere DataStage and QualityStage administration and configuration. Let's see how these IBM Education Assistant modules can help. If you want to... Check out this module Configure IBM InfoSphere DataStage to use Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) Configuring IBM InfoSphere DataStage with PAM Configure IBM InfoSphere DataStage PX engine to use ssh instead of rsh Configuring IBM InfoSphere DataStage PX engine... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #25 Knowledge Collection of JDBC Driver

Adam Koile Visits (5999)

Hello All, Looking for some helpful JDBC links then check these out: Knowledge Collection: DB2 Universal JDBC driver issues DB2 JDBC Driver Versions JDBC APAR fix list Still have trouble or just have a question about the IBM JDBC driver, then comment below.

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100 Tech Tips, #26: Information Server Administration and Configuration

Genek64 Visits (5743)

Do you want to relocate the Xmeta repository, perform administration and configuration activities for Xmeta or the WebSphere Application Server, or configure WebSphere 7.0 to use Secure Sockets Layer to be used with the Information Server version 8.5 Let's see how IBM Education Assistant modules can help. If you want to... Check out this module Relocate the XMeta repository for Information Server version s 8.0 & 8.1 Relocating the Xmeta Repository for IBM InfoSphere Information Server Relocate the XMeta repository for... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #27 Bind File and Package Name Lists

Adam Koile Visits (5949)

Hello All, Always wanted to know what the package name was for each bind file in our fix packs. Then you're in luck because we have put together the following tech docs to help you with that: DB2 v9.7 Bind File and Package Name List DB2 v9.5 Bind File and Package Name List DB2 v9.1 Bind File and Package Name List Still have questions about a DB2 package name, then comment below.

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100 Tech Tips, #28: Listen to the new IM Skills Casts!

KateDawson Visits (5727)

Continually building, refining, and growing technical skills is important for all of us. A quick and simple way to take the first step in skill building is to listen to some or all of the new podcast series just published by fellow blogger Susan Visser . In her podcast series, Susan introduces you to authors, instructions and other subject matter experts in the IBM Information Management area. See the descriptions of the podcasts and links below, taken directly from Susan's blog post : Episode 1: Conversation with Roger Johnson and Filip... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #29: Connect with IOD 2011 from home!

KateDawson Visits (5047)

The Information on Demand Conference will get under way this weekend! If you aren't able to attend the event in person, there are many ways to connect with the event from home. Check out our suggestions below: On the IOD Livestream site , you can watch streaming video of the conference throughout the day. See the EXPO, listen to keynote speeches, watch interviews with key IBMers and IOD attendees. Connect with our Support Leaders on Facebook! Our Leaders are at the event and actively posting photos and information from the conference to... [More]

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100 Tech Tips, #30: Talk to our IM Support Leadership Team at IOD!

KateDawson Visits (5869)

Our team is ready to go and eager to meet with you at Information on Demand 2011! We can hardly believe another IOD is around the corner! Below you will find a list of our leaders attending IOD and where you can find them: Rosanne DeVries, VP, Worldwide Client Support, Information Management What Rosanne is looking forward to most at IOD: Meeting and talking directly with our Support and AVP clients is the most valuable part of IOD for me. It is truly a learning experience for me to better understand both our clients' challenges and... [More]

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News from the IOD Support Hub!

KateDawson Visits (5037)

Information on Demand 2011 is in full swing! Here are a few key observations from our team on-site at the event and our team watching the event from our IBM offices! The Support, Services, and Education Hub has been busy throughout the event and is in a great location right behind the IBM Watson pedestal! Attached are photos of the Support part of the Hub as they got ready for today's rush! If you are at the event, visit the Hub in the EXPO, pedestal 625. Demos, demos, demos ! The Support Hub has been showing tons of demos of all of our... [More]

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