Kenny Smith While working on server today I came across some odd issues in some applications. While checking the logs, I found some drive errors in the warn log file (Failed SMART usage Attribute: 7 Seek_Error_Rate). In searching for the cause of this error, I think discovered a nifty little tool that will tell you the health … Read more
If you are a new IBM Software customer, you will find that you obtain your software via download from the IBM Passport Advantage (PPA) web site. After your purchase has been processed, you’ll receive verification from IBM in the form of a “Proof of Entitlement” document. Use this document to access PPA. This YouTube video … Read more
I get this often, that Sharepoint does more than “Notes”. Well, no kidding, its like comparing a car to a front end loader. The actual competing product is not Lotus Notes, but rather, IBM Connections. I came across this from a friend, and it is an excellent 30 minute introduction to Connection and comparing its … Read more
So you thought you would outsource your Java development overseas and save a buck or two? Now you find out you cannot account for thousands of dollars in your general ledger and your customers are complaining that they are getting ripped off (or they are thanking you for unexpected discounts). If this sounds familiar, read … Read more
Question: How can I tell what is happening in my macro when it runs on the server? Sometimes, when working with Rational HATS macros, you need more information when debugging. When it runs on the server, you really don’t see much in the SystemOut.log (the WAS console file). I’ve got some suggestions for you that … Read more
For an environment long thought a dead end, IBM has revitalized the platform with its new COBOL tools for AIX in RDp. The UI is a wonderful replacement for vi or other text based editors, yet allows developers to build upon their vi expertise by allowing common vi commands in the LPEX editor. The COBOL Development Tools … Read more
I ran into an issue this past week where several times my Eclipse workspace ran into out of memory errors. I’m running Rational Software Architect (RSA), with several additional plugins, plus run one instance of WAS, and another instance of WebSphere Portal. Yes, I know. Yikes! That said, I have the horsepower for all these systems with … Read more
When rolling out Rational Developer for System Z to a mass number of users, I’ve found there is an easy way to do this that avoids mass confusion, and frantic help desk calls. Export RDz Connection Information Usually the connection to mainframe will have many settings and parameters, that are unique to that environment, and … Read more
We’ve been pretty silent on the blog over the past three months, but for good reason. We’ve been heads down working hard over the summer to build a curriculum based on our partnership with Island Training Solutions. We’ve now perfected and delivered our course to over 1000 developers worldwide. The training is delivered remotely. Your … Read more
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