October 12, 2018
October 12, 2018 | Volume 14 Issue 28
- LEAD ARTICLE: TechTip: What Is ETL, and Why Should I Care?
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Where Have All My Settings Gone?
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Exploring Open Source on IBM i: The PASE Environment
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: Kisco Releases SafeNet/i V11
- WEBCAST:
- MC VIDEO SHOWCASE: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: 2018 MAGIC IBM i User Conference - Nov. 12 & 13
TechTip: What Is ETL, and Why Should I Care?
Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) is not a specific tool. It’s a philosophy that’s rapidly evolving. Explore your options and learn why you should be aware of it.
By Tom Snyder
You may have read my MC Press Online articles about Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). I’d like to broaden the topic to discuss Extract, Transform, and Load in a philosophical sense to give you a better understanding of how you could use it. However you decide to implement it is up to you.
IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing
Where Have All My Settings Gone?
Carol discusses the areas of IBM i security that, when ignored, may cause your system or data to be exposed.
By Carol Woodbury
Summer’s over (sad face), kids are going back to school, and your commute has increased because traffic has increased. All these signal that it’s time to get back into your normal routine. What does that mean for IBM i security, and what’s the danger of not following that routine? Let’s take a look.
Why Migrate When You Can Modernize?
Explore the main considerations you should be aware of before embarking on a (migration or modernization) project. Take a deeper dive into business motivations and factors that could potentially influence your decision to migrate or modernize your existing IT platform and its risks.
More than ever, there is a demand for IT to deliver innovation.
Your IBM i has been an essential part of your business operations for years. However, your organization may struggle to maintain the current system and implement new projects.
The thousands of customers we've worked with and surveyed state that expectations regarding the digital footprint and vision of the companyare not aligned with the current IT environment.
Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i
Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business application.
Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.
In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node Package Manager (npm).
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Low Code: A Digital Transformation of Supply Chain and Logistics
Learn how businesses leverage Low-Code to continue to deliver value through digital transformation. Discover how the power of Low-Code is helping many businesses evolve their supply chain, increase ROI, and achieve more tangible results.
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Exploring Open Source on IBM i: The PASE Environment
If you want to run open source solutions on IBM i, you need to know PASE. Follow this guidance to get started
by Pete Helgren
Editor’s note: This article is excerpted from chapter 2 of Open Source Starter Guide for IBM i Developers.
PASE is an acronym for Portable Application Solutions Environment (after being initially called the Private Address Space Environment). In my book, it’s the Pretty Awesome Software Environment, where it seems like just about anything is possible.