20 September 2007
Google Web Toolkit’s JavaScript Native Interface
by BlueVoodooThis four-part series demonstrates how to use the Google Web Toolkit (GWT) and XForms together to create a dynamic Web application. It takes a look at some of the underpinnings of each technology, examining the common ground between them that will allow for their peaceful coexistence. This will lay the foundation for developing a Web application that uses both GWT and XForms together.
19 September 2007
Porting C/C++ sources from Windows to UNIX
by BlueVoodooSoftware programs are often made to run on systems that are completely different from the system in which the program is coded or developed. This process of adapting software across systems is known as porting. This article shows you how to port your software from one environment to another.
18 September 2007
Build a Java app with PHP technology on AIX 5.3
by BlueVoodooLearn how to deploy a Java business application and database as a Java Web service running on a pSeries system with the IBM AIX 5.3 operating system.
17 September 2007
Testing SOAP-Secured Web Services with Rational
by BlueVoodooThis tutorial explains how to set up the security environment required to exchange messages with a secure Web service. The examples are based on testing a Web service hosted on an IBM WebSphere Application Server.
14 September 2007
Model SOA business domains with Rational Architect
by BlueVoodooIntroduce yourself to the concepts and tools involved with modeling service-oriented architecture (SOA) using IBM Rational Software Architect. You will learn how Rational Software Architect supports a model-driven development (MDD) approach to the specification of SOA.
12 September 2007
Finally! Work with native XML in DB2 v9.0
by BlueVoodooLearn how to use the new features of DB2 Express-C to store, query, and manipulate native XML documents using SQL/XML and XQuery. Create a new database, create a table with XML and relational columns, populate the table, and query XML data with XQuery.
11 September 2007
Test your systems validity
by BlueVoodooDespite all the security systems you have in place, it is still possible that somebody has accessed your system and changed your configuration or security settings. Examine methods of storing and later checking the validity of your configuration files.
10 September 2007
Second Life: First Codestation Coder’s Challenge
by BlueVoodooThe first Codestation Coder's Challenge - the Sentinel 2.0 Project begins on July 31st. Can you build the ultimate SENTINEL defender? Compete against your fellow coders and explore Second Life as you strive to defeat evil and protect Codestation.
07 September 2007
Asset lifecycle management for SOA
by BlueVoodooThis article examines the use of asset lifecycle management practices, tools, and standards in the development of service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions.
06 September 2007
Download AIX 6 Workload Partition and Live App Mobility
by BlueVoodooWorkload Partition (WPAR) is a new feature introduced with the IBM AIX Version 6.1 operating system. It allows running applications to move between System p machines or System p logical partitions (LPAR).
01 September 2007
Install and configure Network Information Service (+)
by BlueVoodooNIS+ is a network-wide naming and administration service that works on a client-server model. The server maintains all the details of the users and clients in a central database. In this article, get step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure, and administer NIS+.
31 August 2007
30 August 2007
Simplify your kernel extensions with AIX 6
by BlueVoodooDiscover why you need to change your applications and build environments that supply 32-bit-only kernel extensions to accommodate IBM AIX Version 6. In this article, apply two easy solutions to help you make the transition and start reaping the benefits of the simplified kernel environment.
27 August 2007
Migrate to DB2 Express-C in three easy steps
by BlueVoodooDB2 Express has the same properties as MySQL and PostgreSQL, however, Express-C is free! Read up, and find out how easy it is to migrate from MySQL/PostgreSQL to DB2.
24 August 2007
Source Code Management with Rational ClearCase
by BlueVoodooSolutions including IBM Rational ClearQuest for System i and IBM Rational ClearCase for System i provide a strategic advantage over competitive offerings for managing software resources and application development processes. Find out the most useful Software Change Management (SCM) solutions for source code management.
23 August 2007
Analyze issues using Rational Performance Tester
by BlueVoodooThis tutorial highlights basic features of Rational Performance Tester. Practical, hands-on exercises teach you how to record automated performance tests, use data-driven techniques to ensure randomization, play-back tests, and evaluate real-time performance reports.
21 August 2007
Building UNIX Software from Source Code
by BlueVoodooIf your UNIX system lacks a tool you need, chances are you can find an apt solution in the enormous inventory of software available online. This month, learn how to build software from source code.
17 August 2007
Logging in multi-threaded apps efficiently with ring buffer
by BlueVoodooNo software is bug free, and application users can encounter unexpected results during the run time of programs. To analyze and find the cause of problems, logging is a method widely used by programmers. In this article, learn how to use a ring buffer for efficient logging with memory operations in place of file operations.
13 August 2007
Web 2.0 Goes to Work
by BlueVoodooDuring this day-long technology briefing from IBM, you'll see demos of the hottest technologies and participate in interactive breakout sessions - a large part of the content will be driven by you and the other attendees as we go along!
09 August 2007
Use auditing to track reads and writes in a file
by BlueVoodooIn this article, discover how to track several events on AIX(R) with auditing, a major feature of AIX security, and learn how to use auditing to keep track of the read and write operations on a file. Also examine commands, such as ls or istat, to check a file's time stamp.
08 August 2007
Emacs editing, Pt.5: Shape your Emacs view
by BlueVoodooThis tutorial, the fifth in a series, shows you how to manage and manipulate the shape your Emacs session—examine how to partition the Emacs screen, create multiple X client windows for a single Emacs session, and display multiple buffers in each window, dividing the screen with horizontal and vertical divisions.
02 August 2007
Expect plays a crucial role in network management
by BlueVoodooExpect is an indispensable tool for efficient system and network management, and it's also widely misunderstood. In this article, find out the benefits Expect provides in common use cases.
24 July 2007
Tuning Disk Performance with AIX 5L, Pt. 2
by BlueVoodooDiscover how to use appropriate disk placement prior to creating your logical volumes to improve disk performance. This part focuses on monitoring your logical volumes and the commands and utilities (iostat, lvmstat, lslv, lspv, and lsvg) used to analyze results.
Tools and Strategies for Project Success
by BlueVoodooJoin IBM developerWorks Live! for this complimentary briefing to hear how to shorten time to market of new software systems without compromising quality. Learn how best practices and tools can keep your testing teams aligned with business priorities.