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developerWorks Live! briefing in Boston: Project Zero and WebSphere sMash
Find out all about Project Zero
and WebSphere sMash. Hear discussions on Representational State Transfer (REST), PHP Hypertext Preprocessor, and Groovy.
(28 July 2009, Waltham, MA)
Don't miss out -- register today! >
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developerWorks Live! briefing in Washington, DC: Jazz and Rational Team Concert
Learn about Rational Team Concert, the first set of offerings built on the Jazz open source technology platform. (28
July 2009, Washington, DC)
Don't miss out -- register today! >
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developerWorks Live! briefing in Casablanca: Introduction to Tivoli service management
environment
Learn about the following IT service management solutions provided by Tivoli software: monitoring,
discovery, and IT process workflow. (28 - 29 July 2009, Casablanca, Morocco)
Get more details and register >
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developerWorks Live! briefing in Boston: Eclipse -- Empowering the universal
platform
Dive into some of the most important, feature-rich projects that the Eclipse community is developing.
From multi-language support to plug-in development,
Eclipse is capable of far more than just Java development. (12 August 2009, Waltham, MA)
Don't miss out -- register today! >
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Workshop in Austin: Get started with IBM software on Amazon Web Services featuring
WebSphere sMash and DB2
This workshop shows you how to create an Amazon EC2 account, how to configure Amazon
machine instances with preloaded IBM middleware, how Amazon EC2 security works, and much more. (25 August 2009, Austin, TX)
Don't miss out -- register today! >
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Efficient I/O event polling through the pollset interface on AIX
Learn how to improve the performance of Java applications with intensive asynchronous I/O operations running on AIX platforms
by using a pollset interface.
Jump-start your Java apps >
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Dynamic tracing facility
Problem determinations of the failures
that occur in a production environment pose a difficult challenge because of the complex environment and the numerous different
software stacks that interact with each other. This article provides a brief introduction to the Solaris dynamic trace facility
and the ProbeVue facility on AIX, and illustrates its use with examples.
Get help diagnosing problems on production systems >
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New on alphaWorks: Problem Diagnostics Lab Toolkit
Use this Web application to help diagnose problems using
WebSphere Application Server.
Download it now >
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New on alphaWorks: Sametime Alarm System for Server Performance
This instant messaging bot combines Lotus Sametime with Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) system management standards
to provide instant notification when a system problem is detected.
Download it now >
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Update: HeapAnalyzer
This alphaWorks top download offers a graphical
tool for discovering possible Java heap leaks. Version 3.9 enhances leak suspect analysis.
Download it now >
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Tutorial: IDS 11.5 Fundamentals Exam 555 certification preparation, Part 1
This series helps
you get familiar with all aspects of Informix Dynamic Server. Part 1 prepares you for the first section of the certification
exam by showing how to plan, install, and start an IDS instance.
Start preparing >
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Update: Use common connections with Optim solutions
See these updates
to learn how Optim Version 2.2 features help you use common connections for greater efficiency in managing database connection
information.
Manage database connections >
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White paper: Leverage critical data to accomplish strategic business objectives
Follow use cases for employing InfoSphere Master Data Management Server and InfoSphere Master Data Management Server
for Product Information Management to achieve a comprehensive MDM strategy.
Read the white paper >
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On demand webcast: DB2 9.7 -- Get the inside scoop
Discover the
new features of DB2 9.7 that will save you time, improve performance, and lower your management costs. Join renowned DB2
evangelist Chris Eaton as he explains what the DB2 9.7 buzz is all about.
Learn more >
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Virtual tech briefings: Optim Solutions for Integrated Data Management
Join our team of experts for a series of low-key, no-cost technical chats designed to get you up to speed on technologies
and products related to data management, data-centric application development, and more.
Check out the upcoming topics >
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Join the Worldwide IBM Enterprise Content Management Community
This
community serves as an open forum to foster success in the development and use of solutions with IBM Enterprise Content Management
products. Share information and best practices, and provide feedback to IBM and IBM Partners.
Connect to the ECM Community >
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Trial download: IBM Optim Development Studio and Optim pureQuery Runtime
IBM Optim Development Studio provides an integrated database development environment for Oracle, DB2, and Informix.
Try it out to see how it can improve your ability to develop and test SQL and XQuery, stored procedures, Web services, and
Java data access layers.
Download the trial >
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2009 Customer Innovation Awards -- Nominate now!
The 2009 Information
On Demand Customer Innovation Awards recognize visionary IBM customers who successfully implement IBM-based solutions in
a production environment to unlock the business value of their information.
Submit your nomination by 24 July >
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Attend the IOD 2009 conference and get a 65% education discount
Receive a 65% discount on select IBM Web-Based Training courses when you attend the Information On Demand 2009 technical
conference (25 - 29 October 2009).
Get the details >
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Mastering Grails: Understanding plug-ins
With Grails plug-ins, adding whole areas of new
functionality to your applications couldn't be easier. You'll learn how plug-ins do their magic, and you'll use a plug-in
to implement powerful search capabilities in the Blogito application.
Plug into Grails >
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Transaction strategies: The High Performance strategy
Mark Richards
closes his series by describing a transaction strategy for maintaining fast processing times while still supporting some
degree of data integrity and consistency -- but you need to be aware of the trade-offs involved.
Learn the transaction trade-offs >
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A quick-start guide to using macros and controls in Lotus Symphony
Get started with macro
programming for Lotus Symphony in OpenOffice.org BASIC. This article introduces the macro editor, shows how to add a control
object to a Lotus Symphony document, demonstrates how to associate a control event to a macro, and introduces how to access
data in a Lotus Symphony spreadsheet.
Start using macros >
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Download: Calendar-Driven News Feed and Routing Service
Try out
this complimentary new intelligent life assistant tool that's driven by Lotus Notes Calendar and provides various services
that can make your business life easier.
Try it out at no charge >
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Latest Eclipse bundles available for download
If you're developing
Java EE applications using the Eclipse IDE, IBM can make your life easier. We're providing one-stop, no-registration-required
access to four value-added Eclipse bundles from the Galileo release.
Download Eclipse Galileo now >
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Try Rational Performance Tester V8.1 at no charge
Download Rational Performance Tester,
a performance testing tool that identifies the presence and cause of system performance bottlenecks.
Get the download >
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Try Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality V8.1
Download a no-charge
trial version of Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality, a functional and performance testing tool for ensuring the quality
of Web service-based SOA applications.
Get the download >
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Try Rational Functional Tester V8.1
Download Rational Functional
Tester, an advanced, automated functional and regression testing tool for testers and GUI developers who need superior control
for testing applications based on Java technology, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, and Web technologies.
Get the download >
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Use Rational Functional Tester more effectively
Learn how to extend
your Quality Software Engineering (QSE) framework and how to use Rational Functional Tester features to improve productivity,
too. This article also provides tips for effectively testing applications that support multiple languages.
Get application testing tips >
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What's new in Rational Software Analyzer Version 7.1
Learn about
the new software integration, programming language support, and technology support in Version 7.1 of Rational Software Analyzer.
This extensible software helps you review software code, identify bugs, and enforce code quality policy early in the software
development cycle.
Put V7.1 to work for you >
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SiteProtector Publisher extension for Rational AppScan
By using
the SiteProtector Publisher extension for Rational AppScan, you can publish AppScan results to IBM Proventia Management SiteProtector.
This provides a more complete view of your security status. Learn what the extension does, how it works, and get the download.
Download the extension and get started >
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Podcast: The key to success -- accurate insight into data, processes, practices,
and performance
This new podcast explores how Rational Insight helps businesses effectively measure team performance
and project results to improve business outcomes.
Listen to the podcast >
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Webcast: From credit cards to gift registries -- connect everything with Smart SOA connectivity and integration
(12 August)
Join this webcast and learn how Liverpool, one of the most important retailers in Mexico, leveraged
ESB messaging and enrichment for a flexible SOA connectivity and integration solution that reduced costs and streamlined
information to customers and partners from days to seconds.
Register for the webcast >
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Adopt SOA best practices and lessons learned
This article discusses
the quality assurance challenges to be addressed with SOA adoption, recommended best practices, and lessons learned.
Make a smooth transition to SOA >
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Problem determination through defensive infrastructure architecture, Part 1
This article examines defensive architecture by looking at two examples where you can improve problem determination
through the use of defensive techniques.
Run-time deployments with queues and ESBs >
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Integrate with IBM Records Manager using Web service API
Get an
introduction to IBM Records Manager Web service API and learn how to use IBM Records Manager Web service API in Java applications.
Learn more >
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Develop and deploy multi-tenant Web-delivered solutions using IBM middleware,
Part 5
This article focuses on the mediation approach for multi-tenancy first introduced in Part 2. We present
three implementation options for this approach using different IBM middleware products, and compare the relative benefits.
Explore your options >
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eBook: SOA in a Down Economy
In this eBook, you'll see how IBM clients
are aligning IT and business goals through SOA.
Read the eBook >
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Patterns + GWT + Ajax = Usability!
Just because you use new technologies doesn't mean you
have to reinvent the wheel. Established design patterns can help prevent you from making old mistakes. See how these patterns
combine with the Google Web Toolkit and Ajax to provide a good user experience.
Teach a new dog old tricks >
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Keep up with Web dev on Twitter
Twitter followers of Web development
zone editor Chris Walden were the first to find out about this week's new offerings. Get into the loop and keep up with what's
happening.
Follow chrisw_at_ibm on Twitter >
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Free trial download: WebSphere eXtreme Scale V7
WebSphere eXtreme Scale lets you
develop new and innovative classes of high-performance applications by extending data caching concepts.
Download now >
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Tutorial: Implement your WebSphere Process Server V6.1 business module the RESTful
way
Create a working sample of a RESTful GET interface for a business module using the HTTP binding feature
in WebSphere Process Server V6.1.
More >
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Design, develop, and deploy WebSphere Transformation Extender artifacts for WebSphere
Message Broker
This article shows you how to use WebSphere Transformation Extender with WebSphere Message Broker
to convert event-driven application-to-application (A2A) integration, business-to-business (B2B) integration, and consumer-to-business
(C2B) integration into message flows that are easy to develop and maintain.
More >
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Cluster rendition and overlay servers in an IBM SCORE deployment with WebSphere
Application Server
The auxiliary, rendition, overlay, or publishing servers in an IBM SCORE deployment can be
clustered to provide high availability and performance scaling by using WebSphere Application Server clustering functionality
with the auxiliary servers.
More >
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Offload WebSphere Web services security tasks to WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances,
Part 3: Use WebSphere DataPower Policy Framework
Learn how to use WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances as the
enforcement point of the WS-Security Policy, and how to offload Web service security policy from WebSphere Application Server
to WebSphere DataPower using the DataPower Policy Framework in the device.
More >
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Process-oriented modeling for SOA, Part 4: Tie it all together with a case study
Learn how a process model drives both a use case model and a service model. Part 4 uses a home shopping case study
to illustrate the concepts in Parts 1 - 3.
More >
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On-demand webcast: Migrate previous releases of WebSphere Partner Gateway to
V6.2.0
This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange outlines WebSphere Partner Gateway migration considerations,
including planning, installation modes, elements needing backup, migration of existing security configuration, fix pack alignment,
hub and database handling, and items requiring user intervention after migration.
Listen to the webcast >
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Build Wikipedia query forms with semantic technology
Vast amounts of the fielded
information that you see in gray Infoboxes on the right side of many Wikipedia pages are stored in a publicly accessible
collection called DBpedia. With a little CGI scripting, you can build forms that drive a SPARQL query under the covers, providing
useful access to the semantic Web's largest database.
Query away >
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Tip: XML configuration changes required for migrating EJB3 code to JBoss 5
Trying to migrate your EJB code to JBoss 5? Or are you new to JBoss 5 but want to get a feel for the EJB 3 environment?
This tip details the required XML deployment files for building, deploying, and running EJB3 code on JBoss5.
Smooth the way with XML configuration changes >
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