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Process-oriented modeling for SOA, Part 2: Process patterns
Learn about a set of SOA-aligned
business process patterns that use the decomposition technique described in Part 1 of this series. Example patterns include
frameworks for consumer, long-running, human activity, and short-running processes.
Explore business process patterns >
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Infrastructure architecture essentials, Part 5: Content delivery and distribution
network design
Discover the methods for content delivery and distribution of Web-based media in the Web 2.0
world.
Learn more about content distribution networks >
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developerWorks space: Business analyst tools and best practices
Keep up to date with the latest tools and best practices designed to help business analysts translate business requirements
into IT requirements.
Visit the space >
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Enter the "Search for the
XML Superstar" contest
The XML Challenge is a series of five XML contests created by the International DB2 Users
Group to search for XML superstars around the world. You have an opportunity to vote in, comment on, and enter contests focused
on video, gadget, query, ported app, and XML programming. Find out today about the prizes that await multiple winners, and
get started!
Take the challenge: Invent a new use or app for DB2 and cover yourself in glory >
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Are you a Data Champion?
Do you contribute to the IBM Data Management community through blogging, speaking at conferences, writing books or
articles, or participating in a user group? Learn how you can gain special designation as a Data Champion, or nominate another
member of the community.
Hey, how can I become a Data Champ? >
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Automate Linux cloud installations
Moving applications from one processor environment to
another requires that the operating system be installed on the target first. Learn how to automate this process for IBM Power
systems.
Power your cloud with Linux >
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How large databases uniquely
affect IBM Lotus Domino server performance
Understanding the effect of large databases on IBM Lotus Domino performance
is becoming a prominent challenge for many administrators. This article explores the different ways in which large databases
can degrade performance, and examines potential solutions for realizing maximum performance.
Start streamlining now >
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Lotusphere 2009: Track and session info now available
Excitement
is growing, registrations are booming, and details about the tracks and sessions for Lotusphere
2009 are available. Plan to join us at Lotusphere 2009, January 18-22 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Don't miss out -- register now! >
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Download a trial version of Lotus Forms 3.5
Lotus Forms V3.5 (formerly
Workplace Forms) is now available for download, along with Lotus Forms Turbo, which provides a zero-footprint electronic
form solution to help you automate and move forms-based business processes off the desktop, onto the Web, and integrated
with your overall business operations.
Take Lotus Forms for a test drive >
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What's new in PHP V5.3, Part 1
PHP V5.3 has become a feature-rich
upgrade to the PHP V5 line. It's also designed to prepare you for PHP V6. Find out all about it in Part 1 of our series.
Be a PHP V5.3 expert >
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Mastering Eclipse V3.4, Part 2: The JDT
Learn about the Java Development
Tools (JDT), some commonly used features, and how to customize them. Discover the concepts and features that may be different
in the Eclipse IDE vs. others.
Take advantage of the JDT >
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What's new in IBM Rational Application Developer Version 7.5?
This article provides an overview
of the new features of IBM Rational Application Developer Version 7.5. It is the successor to Version 7.0, therefore a basic
familiarity with V7.0 is useful.
Learn about new features >
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Role-based IBM tools for creating converged services
This article
provides an overview of the various tools and toolkits available from IBM for building next-generation converged services
for the communications industry.
Read about role-based tools >
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Tutorial (updated): Transform 3270 green screens to Web services using Rational
Host Access Transformation Services for Multiplatforms
This tutorial teaches you how to use HATS to create a
Web service that exposes logic contained in an IBM System z 3270 application. You will create a HATS project, record a macro,
generate a Java bean wrapper, and create and test a Web service.
Use HATS to transform green screens >
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IBM Rational systems software -- Telelogic and Rational
A collection
of resources to help you develop and deliver software-intensive systems using the IBM Rational Systems and Software Delivery
Platform.
Meet the Telelogic and Rational combo >
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Webcast: Maximize the value of the new BIRT reporting and charting in Rational
ClearQuest 7.1
Live: November 19, 2008 - 12pm (noon) Eastern US (GMT-05:00)
ClearQuest 7.1 provides powerful
new BIRT-technology capabilities for rich reporting and charting, including reporting against multiple record types and data
sources. This webcast provides a live demo, and shows you automated report generation and distribution, customized views,
and Web-based design of new reports.
Experience ClearCase with BIRT >
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Webcast series: Best practices in enterprise architecture and business process
analysis
Use
the FEA reference models in government and commercial architectures
Reference models help manage technology
assessment in accordance with strategic objectives. This webcast highlights the reference model approaches for Performance,
Business Process, Services, Technology, and Data. Commercial application of these reference models is included.
Application
Landscaping and Road Mapping
This webcast reviews best practices for using EA Application Landscaping
and Road Mapping to help manage the impact of change in a complex IT environment.
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Your CSS toolbox
Cascading Style Sheets are an incredibly powerful approach to adding flexibility
and beauty to a Web page. Visit the CSS Digest space for current trends, tips and tricks, and hidden powers of CSS.
Explore the CSS Digest >
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Take it on the road
The modern Web is a lot more than pages in a
browser. Today's users want to take it on the road. Expand your mobile app skills with this tutorial on creating Yahoo!
mobile applications. You'll never leave home without it!
Go mobile with this new tutorial >
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Browser peace, not browser war
You don't have to pick a side in
the browser war. Learn about some changes in newer browsers that can affect the look and feel of your application, and a
simple, but effective technique for attractive, browser-neutral design.
Start standardizing your displays >
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Enhance your career with WebSphere certification
Did you know that IBM offers over 20
different certifications for WebSphere experts? The WebSphere certification page gives you the details, including how to
prepare for certification tests and get a discount on the test fees. In addition, the IBM Certification Member Site keeps
track of your test scores and demographic information.
More >
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Attend an IBM WebSphere, SOA, or XML class and take the related certification
test at no charge
For a limited time, if you take an IBM classroom or instructor-led online training course,
you can take the related certification exam, valued up to $150, at no charge.
More >
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Customize WebSphere Commerce using the Struts framework
This article
describes a framework that extends WebSphere Commerce using Struts, and gives you some tips on implementation. Sample code
shows you how to use the framework to implement a simple Web page.
More >
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WebSphere Transformation Extender validation options
WebSphere
Transformation Extender gives map designers several ways to specify settings to identify invalid data at run time. This article
explains how to set validation options as part of Type Tree and Map design activities. Using several examples, this article
describes error-handling for maps executed by WebSphere Message Broker.
More >
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Analyze JVM performance in WebSphere Process Server with Performance Analyzer
This Java-based tool uses graphs to help you analyze memory use and predict whether the JVM may run out of memory and
cause a potential crash.
More >
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Endurance testing with WebSphere Process Server
This article describes
endurance testing, an important aspect of reliability, and shows you how to tune your WebSphere Process Server environment
for optimum performance and stability.
More >
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Thinking XML: Enrich Schema definitions with SKOS
This is the return of Uche Ogbuji's popular
"Thinking XML" column. The people, places, and things in schemata are inextricably tied to how people describe
them, and this is the key to alignment of business with technology. Uche describes how SKOS allows an XML schema designer
to express this connection clearly.
Find out what SKOS can do for you >
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Tutorial: Advanced XQuery -- Create custom functions
XQuery functions
enable you to define common expressions once and reuse them frequently. The end result is tighter, more robust code that
is easier to maintain. Using XQuery API for Java (XQJ), this tutorial demonstrates an implementation of XQuery functions
within a Java environment.
Try this tutorial>
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