(Steven Warren) In my last article we discussed, how to configure a virtual environment, install, and begin to configure MOM 2005 to monitor SQL Server. This article will continue where the last one left off. We will import MOM 2005 Management Packs and Reports and begin monitoring SQL Server 2005.
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Interesting SQL Question, Pivot 1 column into multiple rows
(Lewis R Cunningham) This effort is an example of how I decompose a problem and some fun SQL tricks. Not tricks, I guess but maybe a creative use of SQL.
Hello World, Part 2: Rational Application Developer
(Jane Fung) Welcome to the second tutorial in the “Hello, World” series, which provides high-level overviews of IBM software products. This tutorial introduces you to IBM Rational Application Developer and highlights some of its basic features. It includes practical exercises that show how to create
Introducing .NET
(David Chappell) What’s required to create good software? While it’s possible to write first-rate code in almost any environment, creating good software is much easier when the right platform and tools are available. For most Windows developers today, that platform is defined by .NET. This chapter o
An Implementation of Dynamic Connection String and Cursor Handling using Enterprise Library 2.0 in ASP.NET 2.0 Application with ORACLE Database
(Yunyou Yao) Enterprise Library is a library containing seven general purpose application blocks, which are reusable, extensible source-code components that provide guidance for common development challenges. Its major newest release is Enterprise Library 2.0 (EL 2.0) in January 2006, which has been
The Scoop on z/OS v1.8
(Craig Mullins) Earlier this year IBM announced details of the next version of z/OS and z/OS.e – Version 1.8. It seems to me that the hallmark of this new version is availability. There will be new features that enable more granular options for fast replication of data and improved recoverability op
Sending e-mail from Oracle Server
(Gregory Williams) In order to send e-mail within 10g you must install and set up the UTL_MAIL package. (R)
HOWTO: Pick an open source license (part 2)
(Ed Burnette) In my last installment I introduced a simple decision tree that could help you decide which (if any) of the many open source licenses you should use for your project. Each decision point generally asked a yes or no question about what is important to you. For example, if you want some
Flexible by Design
(Eric Michiels) On March 16, IBM announced Rational Data Architect (RDA), a new Eclipse-based tool that enables you to discover, model, visualize, relate, and develop distributed data assets in different formats.
Educate yourself about .NET SQL Server connection string syntax
(Tony Patton) Database connectivity has evolved into a standard aspect of application development. The database connection string is now a standard requirement of every project. I often find myself copying a connection string from another application or conducting a search to locate the necessary sy