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Compiling Apache Derby 10.3 database
Apache Derby is very often used opensource Java database. It is also known as Cloudscape or JavaDB. There are several branches available, but 10.3 is most used Derby branch today. It can be found in Websphere 7, Rational Software Team Concert/Foundation, Websphere CE 2.1 and probably in many many others. 10.1 and 10.2 branches are considered obsolete and 10.4 and 10.5 are considered too new…
Baltimore/Washington DB2 Users Group December Meeting
I was finally able to confirm all the speakers for the LUW track at the December meeting and - wow! - here’s the lineup summary: Curt Cotner and Paul Westfall from IBM, and the BWDB2UG board’s own Steve Rosenberger from FEPOC doing a user case study on their archiving implementation. If you are in the [...]Go Blue! Ross School of Business in Top 10 for all six BusinessWeek rankings
I always like seeing news like this in my inbox. Go Blue!ANN ARBOR, Mich.—The latest rankings from BusinessWeek affirm that the Ross School of Business is one of the best all-around business schools in the world. BusinessWeek has announced that the Ross School ranks among the Top 10 for its Part-time MBA Program (No. 5) and Executive MBA Program (No. 7) and for its open enrollment (No. 8) and custom enrollment (No. 10) executive education programs for 2009. The Ross School curren…
The High Cost of Enterprise Software
I believe that enterprise software is too costly and something needs to be done about it. The software environment ten years from now needs to look completely different than it does today. Of course, that last statement will probably be true notwithstanding my observation about the cost of software simply because of technological advancement. For example, the user interface for computing devices will likely be more like the iPod Touch than like the current mouse-driven GUI. But that is not wh…
IBM DB2 recognized as "VMware Ready"
As you can tell from reading my blog, I'm a big promoter of all things DB2. That is why the recent announcement that IBM DB2 is the first database to be recognized "VMware Ready" is so exciting. Not only is IBM DB2 first -- but only IBM has a database management system recognized as VMWare ready. Read the full press release from VMware here.
Check out these links to learn more about IBM DB2 and VMware:
- Case study on how IBM DB2 Development uses VMware
- Redbook on DB2 Virtualization
- IBM DB2 and VMware technical whitepaper
- Download VMware® virtual machine with DB2 Enterprise 9.7 trial (32 bit) on Novell® SUSE
- IBM Virtual Appliance page
- Informix Virtual Appliance in VMware virtual appliance marketplace
- Special offer of free VMware software for IBM DB2 partners
- IBM DB2 entry in VMware product catalog
DB2 first database recognized as "VMware Ready"
Earlier this week VMware extended its VMware Ready program to include middleware and application software. DB2 became the first database (and at present is the only database management system) recognized with the VMware Ready designation. From the VMware press release: "We are living in an age in which businesses must have access to vast quantities of information as a tool for making smarter and faster decisions, at a lower cost," said Bernard Spang, director, Information Management Strategy, …Look out, you're running out of storage!
Wouldn't it be great if someone could jump out from behind your processor to tell you that you were running low on available storage below the 2 GB bar rather than waiting for a failure to let you know? DB2 may have the next best idea.Management and Communication
An example was given recently that a Director was recently so unhappy with their IT progress and strategy that one of two things were likely to happen:
1) Fire the CIO
2) Outsource IT
This is telling on many fronts. Also, it is not just a CIO problem. There is a breakdown in communication, a misunderstanding that spending money can automatically solve a problem, and that the business needs and vision is not understood or communicated by either the CIO or the Director. [...]
Would you believe BI queries at 10X the speed?
Business Intelligence, DB2 for z/OS, System z, and innovation combine to form of the best places to park your data warehouse and now the place to run your business analytics. Meet the Smart Analytics Optimizer; the answer to predictable, big-time faster, analytic query response times, all for a lower cost of operations.Connect with your DB2 performance
Recently working with a client’s SOA environment showed several interesting performance issues. One performance issue that was quite stunning was the large number of connections that the .Net and Java application were making to DB2 and other systems. Researching the system and application further uncovered a wide disparity in the handling, and the [...]Blog Posts
Compiling Apache Derby 10.3 database
Apache Derby is very often used opensource Java database. It is also known as Cloudscape or JavaDB. There are several branches available, but 10.3 is most used Derby branch today. It can be found in Websphere 7, Rational Software Team Concert/Foundation, Websphere CE 2.1 and probably in many many others. 10.1 and 10.2 branches are considered obsolete and 10.4 and 10.5 are considered too new
… ContinuePosted by Radim Kolar on November 20, 2009 at 6:08pm
Do You Feel Anxious All the Time?
We don't know how anxiety feels like. So, how does anxiety feel like? Lets look at an example below.
Johny, a consultant firm assistant supervisor, has started to become nervous in social settings. He is a very shy person. lately he has had extreme difficulty in a variety of social situations. One of his responsibilities at work is to interview job applicant. he finds it difficult to look into his interviewee's eyes, and often the mere thought of the interview sends him into a panic. h
… ContinuePosted by Jackson Lin on November 20, 2009 at 2:43pm
Happy Tips
As soon as you wake up smile. This is a whole new day with many new possibilities. Today you will do new things and meet new people. But in order to receive all these blessings you have to be open to it. Believe that good things will today.
Do what you feel is right. Don't worry about bein… Continue
Posted by Ken Rich on November 20, 2009 at 10:55am
Relief from Tension
Although I send some of them for counseling or psychotherapy when symptoms are severe, most are looking for practical ways to manage stress on their own. They want to take responsibility for handling their own problems observing their inadequate methods of dealing with stress, learning new techniques to improve their habits, and then practicing these techniques on a regular basis. (or you may want more… Continue
Posted by Joseph Timan on November 20, 2009 at 3:36am
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