(Guang Xu) Learn step-by-step how to set up a customized development environment for the IBM Content Manager eClient. In addition, you’ll explore design and implementation considerations for the eClient development environment.

(Roger Sanders) Here are more questions from the book DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration: Certification Study Guide, published by MC Press and reprinted with permission. To prepare for the DB2 9 Database Administration exam, try these questions. Check back each week for more.

(Tony Hulme) Get started with the following IBM Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Java application programming interfaces (APIs): IBM Content Manager, IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager, and IBM Information Integrator Content Edition. Set up the IBM Rational Application Developer environment for each

(Willie Favero) I just came across a bunch of BetaWorks presentations out on the DB2 web site. They caught my eye because they are not only the the PDF version of the presentation, a Microsoft media file (wmv) is also included.

(Kate Dawson) For all you IIUG members, this is an offer you can’t pass up. IBM Information Management is offering free online assessment testing to IIUG Members to help you prepare for the complimentary Informix Professional Certification IBM is offering at the IIUG Informix Conference April 27-30,

(Troy Coleman) Just as programming standards help with the maintenance and performance of programs written in COBOL or Java, SQL standards exist to help ensure overall quality and performance of the systems running these statements.

(Rajiv Ramachandran) In the world of enterprise application integration (EAI), it’s essential that all participating systems operate under an overarching global transaction so that these systems all return to a consistent state in case of a failure. With the various systems supporting different prot

(Gene Cobb) If you have been following recent IT industry trends, you may have noticed that there has been a lot of activity in the area of Business Intelligence (BI). Mergers, major acquisitions, and announcements have dominated the headlines in the past year. IBM has been quite active in this area

(Paul C. Zikopoulos) The author details the history of connectivity options for the IBM DB2 data servers since DB2 Version 8 to DB2 9.5. In addition, learn about the specifications for each connectivity option in DB2 9.5: from fingerprint, to lightweight, to full footprint with a couple of tips alon

(Roger Sanders) As conference season approaches (IDUG North America is coming up in May), you might be starting to think about taking advantage of the free certification exams offered at these shows. These questions, reprinted with permission from the book DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database