November 2005
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November 30, 2005
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Nov'05
How to use OpenOffice 2.0's database tool, Part 2
OpenOffice expert Solveig Haugland walks users through the process of creating a database and entry forms to conveniently configurate data entry. Continue Reading
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November 30, 2005
30
Nov'05
The most important trend in data center business
What do you think is the most important trend in data center business? Continue Reading
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November 30, 2005
30
Nov'05
Where do failures originate?
This column originally appeared on TechTarget's Expert Answer Center as a post in Robert McFarlane's blog. Robert served as the Continue Reading
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November 30, 2005
30
Nov'05
IBM continues Solaris-to-Linux migration push
IBM is offering yet another free Linux migration program targeted at Solaris x86 customers. Continue Reading
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November 30, 2005
30
Nov'05
Concurrent maintainability -- your best insurance policy
This column originally appeared on TechTarget's Expert Answer Center as a post in Robert McFarlane's blog. Robert served as the Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
29
Nov'05
What is the architecture of DB2?
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Open source desktop basics: Risk-free ways to get started, part 2
Don't get alarmed, but I'm now going to suggest that you put Linux on your business desktop. I'm even going to say that this is a no-risk exercise. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
29
Nov'05
Deleting the top 10 rows in a table
Find out the best way to use the SQL DELETE statement to delete rows from a table. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
29
Nov'05
DB2's DATE data type
This article describes how IBM implemented the DATE data type for DB2. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
What SQL can be used in a compound SQL statement?
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Getting started with DB2 application tuning
Some of the steps necessary to locate and tune DB2 application performance problems. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Mr. Know-IT-All's Mainframe Mini-quiz
Mr. Know-IT-All is back with a new quiz, but he promises its shorter size does not mean it's easier. In fact, he intends this for mainframers who know IBM wasn't the only Big Iron maker in town. Did you know GE made mainframes long before it owned ... Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
29
Nov'05
IDC: Server revenues up, shipments slowing down
IDC's server tracking report said virtualization strategies are affecting volume server sales. IT pros are purchasing more robust hardware to handle more complex workloads. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
29
Nov'05
Basic DB2 buffering and memory guidelines
A high-level trip through DB2's memory structures. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
29
Nov'05
Open source desktop basics: Risk-free ways to get started, part 1
If you're at all like me, you tend to be just a little careful with your corporate IT infrastructure. What I do not want to hear is, "Hey, let's rip out these mission-critical services, replace them with this open source thing we keep hearing about... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
28
Nov'05
OpenOffice tip: Everything about envelopes
OpenOffice expert Solveig Haugland walks users through the printing, formatting, and design processes for making a custom envelope. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2005
23
Nov'05
limited combustible cable (LCC)
Limited combustible cable (LCC), also called CMP-50 cable, is fire-resistant cable with insulation made of a synthetic material called fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP). Continue Reading
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November 23, 2005
23
Nov'05
Sun support of PostgreSQL seen as boon to open databases
The CEO of open source database vendor EnterpriseDB explains why Sun's decision to support PostgreSQL is good news for open source users. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2005
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Nov'05
Big Blue pushes SOA education
According to analyst reports, IBM is leading the vendor charge toward service-oriented architecture. The best way to increase adoption is to increase education, which is something Big Blue is addressing in its user groups. Continue Reading
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November 22, 2005
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Nov'05
Ingres CTO fights back
The man chosen to shepherd Ingres through tough times is defending the viability of the open source database. Continue Reading