By Phil Croucher – The idea of certification is not new, relatively speaking, to the computer world, in which it seems to have been largely pioneered by Novell. It initiated the CNE program many years ago, after realizing that the various private companies providing training at the time produced res
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Flaws found in IBM’s DB2 v7 for Linux
By Ellen O’Brien – Two recently discovered flaws in IBM’s DB2 version 7 for Linux could allow internal users to upgrade their privileges and gain complete control of the popular database. The flaws do not make the database vulnerable to attacks from beyond the firewall.
MSDN Webcast: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services
In this session, Geoff Snowman, a developer community champion with Microsoft Corporation, will present an overview of Reporting Services, including basics of report authoring, management, and delivery. After this session, you should have a basic understanding of how to:
Managing the Performance of DB2 for z/OS and OS/390
By Craig S. Mullins – A white paper that discusses performance monitoring, tuning, and management of DB2 applications, databases, and systems (mainframe).
Dimension Writeback
(Russ Whitney) Dimension writeback is an essential function of budgeting and planning applications. You can create your own cube to learn how dimension writeback works in SQL Server 2000 Enterprise and Developer editions. (R,$)
Transforming XML documents
Follow XML Evangelist Doug Tidwell in this three-part tutorial as he shows you how to transform XML documents into various formats, including HTML, Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), and PDF.(R)
Master XSLT Template Processing
by Yasser Shohoud – Understanding how the XSLT processor applies templates is key to designing your templates and their match patterns.
Is VoiceXML the Right Tool for Your Voice Application?
By Brian Brown – VoiceXML is an excellent tool for developing voice applications that meet particular criteria. However, contrary to what might be claimed by VoiceXML enthusiasts (including those who sell VoiceXML services), it is not the perfect tool for every project. Just as there is no perfect p
Slammer Worm Resources – Guidance for ISVs Shipping MSDE with Their Products
If your products include Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000), find out what next steps Microsoft recommends.
Virus Masquerades as Microsoft E-Mail
By Dennis Fisher – A new mass-mailing virus is on the loose on the Internet, this one masquerading as a message from Microsoft Corp. about a cumulative security patch. Known as either Swen or Gibe, the virus is mainly found in Europe right now, but anti-virus experts say it has the potential to spre