(George McGeachie) In 2004 I was repeatedly told by developers that we don’t need data models anymore – extensible markup language (XML) is the “silver bullet” that solves all data integration issues.
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TechTip: Using SQL Client Special Registers in DB2 Web Query
(Gene Cobb) In V6R1 of the IBM i operating system, support was added for the specification (and subsequent retrieval) of several new special registers that applications can use to identify what jobs, users, programs, and applications are issuing SQL statements to the DB2 for i engine.
Surfacing the Visual Basic Templates in WebMatrix
(Joe Kunk) I was fortunate enough to be present at the Microsoft’s launch of WebMatrix at the 2011 CodeMash conference at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio on January 13, 2011. WebMatrix looked very exciting at the launch keynote and I was interested to see what it offers to the Visual Basic dev
.NET data technologies overview
(Justin James) For the second installment of my TechRepublic series that highlights various .NET technologies and explains what they are, I am focusing on .NET’s data capabilities.
How to Create a Rectangle in SVG
(Darla Ferrara) Scalable vector graphics (SVG) is how you create geometrical images using XML. SVG allows for a number of variations in both shape and color. Since attributes may be different per shape and design, the most effective approach to learning SVG is to go shape by shape.
Context Menu in C#
(Mahesh Chand) The ContextMenuStrip control provides functionality of context menus in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0. A context menu is also known as a popup menu. A context menu appears when you right click on a Form or on a control.
Using the XML transformation capabilities in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5, Part 2: Understanding the assembly
(Amir Bar-Or and Shruti Choudhary) Part 1 of this “Using the XML transformation capabilities in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5” series introduced the concept of the assembly, a series of steps that perform enrichments and transformations on hierarchical data in IBM InfoSphere DataStage.
Understanding SQL Server Net-Libraries
(Arshad Ali) I know that SQL Server and its clients interact with each other using different Net-Libraries or network protocols. But what are these Net-Libraries that SQL Server uses and how do each of these differ from the others. Also, in which scenario is one preferred over the others?
Does Single Source produce the best system for Your Company?
Does Single Source produce the best system for Your Company? Apple has had a superior desktop product for decades. But it costs too much because there is no competition. As a result Microsoft Windows comes in second place running on machines that have only recently become more stable like their counterparts. Let’s be fair; Apple controls their hardware and OS. […]
Some First Steps for the Cloud…
Some First Steps for the Cloud… There has been a great response to the questions about the cloud (thanks!) – including an article series here on the site from Craig Mullins – make sure you keep an eye out. I put together some basics to help get you started in working with your cloud providers. I hope this at least […]