August 14, 2020
August 14, 2020 | Volume 14 Issue 50
- LEAD ARTICLE: Is Authority Collection a Replacement for the Audit Journal?
- FEATURED ARTICLE: SQL 101: A Data Definition Language Hands-on Tour, Part 4
- FEATURED WEBINAR: IBM i in 2020: It’s Not Just AS/400
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: IBM offers teachers and students new learning resources focused on AI
- WHITE PAPER: Developer Kit: Making a Business Case for Modernization and Beyond
- MC VIDEO SHOWCASE: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: POWERUp 2020 Rescheduled for September 14 - 18, 2020
Is Authority Collection a Replacement for the Audit Journal?
The short answer to that question is no, but there are at least two scenarios where it makes more sense to use the Authority Collection feature added in V7R3 than the audit journal. Read on for details!
By Carol Woodbury
During a class I was teaching, someone asked if they should stop auditing the commands a user was running and enable Authority Collection to log users’ activity instead. Since her need was to log users’ activity to satisfy audit/compliance requirements, the answer to her question was a resounding no. That made me wonder if others have similar questions about replacing the operating system’s auditing features with the Authority Collection features. While there are two instances where I think you’ll want to use Authority Collection rather than the audit journal, there are no scenarios that justify reducing what you’ve currently configured for auditing.
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SQL 101: A Data Definition Language Hands-on Tour, Part 4
Now that you know how to create a table, a proper SQL table, let’s see how you can change it without having to re-create it! Yes, it’s possible. Keep reading to find out more.
By Rafael Victória-Pereira
In the previous TechTips, I’ve created the inventory, item, and warehouse master tables. However, the relationship between these tables is not yet enforced at database level. I know, you’re used to doing this using an RPG program. However, just as in the case of the timestamp that is automatically updated by the database engine, there’s also a way to define, at table level, that the value of a certain column must be cross-checked with another table’s column. In other words, I can only use item IDs in the inventory master table that have been previously defined in the item master table. This is what’s called a foreign key. You probably have a lot of these situations in your applications—and you’re probably handling the cross-checking using RPG. Well, SQL can take care of that for you, with its equivalent to the CHGPF CL command:…
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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IBM i in 2020: It’s Not Just AS/400
IBM’s Steve Will talks AS/400, POWER9, IBM i 7.4, cloud, and everything in between
By HelpSystems
Editor's note: This article introduces the July 2020 Webinar: IBM i in 2020: It’s Not Just AS/400, which is On-Demand and available to download and view from the MC Webcast Center.
True or False: The IBM i operating system is just the AS/400 all over again. False! The AS/400 provided a solid foundation, but it has evolved over the years into the entirely new technology that we call IBM i.
The 2020 chapter in our journey from AS/400 to IBM i includes new cloud offerings, new Technology Refreshes, new customers, and a strong roadmap. How do these additions make the platform more powerful?