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Do your business apps access different data sources? This book shows you how to make that task easier

David Shirey’s first book is an educational and entertaining read for “modern” and “old” RPG programmers alike

If you are ready to get into Web application development, take this book along as your guide

DBAs who use the book will find it very helpful first in their test study and later as a reference book.

This is a well-written DB2 11 book that could easily stand on its own as a reference manual, not just a certification guide.

Jim Martin comes through for us again.

This book really hits the mark and is a must-read for all RPG developers.

Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, this book has something for you.

This book provides an amazingly comprehensive introduction to the concepts while at the same time delivering enough technical detail to make you productive very quickly.

When implemented appropriately, data governance is a powerful framework.

Trying to figure out whether to upgrade? Read on.

Today, it's all about input and output. Getting data into the IBM i from non-traditional sources and then displaying it back out again in varied formats. But where can you go to learn all that you need to know about this critical skill?

Enterprise-level PHP skills and techniques have been adapted for IBM i developers in Kevin Schroeder's new book.

If you've been putting off learning Java, you have no excuse anymore!

Too valuable to be classified as merely excellent certification material, this book should also rightly take its place on DB2 DBA bookshelves as a solid day-to-day DB2 reference.

Whether you're trying to get certified or you just need a great reference book, this is the book for you.

It's everything you need to know, from the bottom up.

Isn't it about time somebody told us how to integrate RPG and Java?

If you manage remote or satellite teams, this book is a must-read!

If you manage remote or satellite teams, this book is a must-read!

This book speaks directly to the thousands of IBM i programmers who develop in RPG, COBOL, CL, and DDS every day.

API expert Bruce Vining delivers the only comprehensive guide to APIs.

This one short volume manages to essentially be both a general introduction and a detailed reference.

Beginners will have a strong foundation after reading this book. Experienced professionals will reference it frequently.

Find out how IBM is addressing the challenges of big data.

Projects can be overwhelming, but taken in small, deliberate steps, all projects are achievable.

Use CEA as a strategic weapon to stay ahead of your competitors.

The disciplines of data analytics are evolving to meet the new challenges of big data.

If you have any interest in IBM i security, whether as an administrator, a programmer, or an auditor, then this book is the perfect resource.

This book, written by the creator of the certification exam, reveals exactly what you'll need to know to prep for the test.

Who governs the information that runs your company?

If you're serious about programming in PHP, get a book that treats you that way.

Both a primer and a reference, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to program in PHP.

There's no faster, easier way to become proficient in JavaScript.

If you want to know how SOA works in the real world, this is your book.

Whether you want to obtain an IBM certified DB2 professional certification or simply become well-rounded in the fundamental concepts of DB2 and general database theory, this is your book.

This book isn't a training manual; it's a reference book.

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. You can find Part 1 here. In Part 2 of our free Node.js Webinar Series, Brian May teaches you the different tooling options available for writing code, debugging, and using Git for version control. Brian will briefly discuss the different tools available, and demonstrate his preferred setup for Node development on IBM i or any platform. Attend this webinar to learn:

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 company are not aligned with the current IT environment.

IBM announced the E1080 servers using the latest Power10 processor in September 2021. The most powerful processor from IBM to date, Power10 is designed to handle the demands of doing business in today’s high-tech atmosphere, including running cloud applications, supporting big data, and managing AI workloads. But what does Power10 mean for your data center? In this recorded webinar, IBMers Dan Sundt and Dylan Boday join IBM Power Champion Tom Huntington for a discussion on why Power10 technology is the right strategic investment if you run IBM i, AIX, or Linux. In this action-packed hour, Tom will share trends from the IBM i and AIX user communities while Dan and Dylan dive into the tech specs for key hardware, including:

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Forms of ransomware has been around for over 30 years, and with more and more organizations suffering attacks each year, it continues to endure. What has made ransomware such a durable threat and what is the best way to combat it? In order to prevent ransomware, organizations must first understand how it works.

IT security is a top priority for businesses around the world, but most IBM i pros don’t know where to begin—and most cybersecurity experts don’t know IBM i. In this session, Robin Tatam explores the business impact of lax IBM i security, the top vulnerabilities putting IBM i at risk, and the steps you can take to protect your organization. If you’re looking to avoid unexpected downtime or corrupted data, you don’t want to miss this session.

Can you trust all of your users all of the time? A typical end user receives 16 malicious emails each month, but only 17 percent of these phishing campaigns are reported to IT. Once an attack is underway, most organizations won’t discover the breach until six months later. A staggering amount of damage can occur in that time. Despite these risks, 93 percent of organizations are leaving their IBM i systems vulnerable to cybercrime. In this on-demand webinar, IBM i security experts Robin Tatam and Sandi Moore will reveal:

Disaster protection is vital to every business. Yet, it often consists of patched together procedures that are prone to error. From automatic backups to data encryption to media management, Robot automates the routine (yet often complex) tasks of iSeries backup and recovery, saving you time and money and making the process safer and more reliable. Automate your backups with the Robot Backup and Recovery Solution. Key features include:

Managing messages on your IBM i can be more than a full-time job if you have to do it manually. Messages need a response and resources must be monitored—often over multiple systems and across platforms. How can you be sure you won’t miss important system events? Automate your message center with the Robot Message Management Solution. Key features include:

The thought of printing, distributing, and storing iSeries reports manually may reduce you to tears. Paper and labor costs associated with report generation can spiral out of control. Mountains of paper threaten to swamp your files. Robot automates report bursting, distribution, bundling, and archiving, and offers secure, selective online report viewing. Manage your reports with the Robot Report Management Solution. Key features include:

For over 30 years, Robot has been a leader in systems management for IBM i. With batch job creation and scheduling at its core, the Robot Job Scheduling Solution reduces the opportunity for human error and helps you maintain service levels, automating even the biggest, most complex runbooks. Manage your job schedule with the Robot Job Scheduling Solution. Key features include:

Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers may be approaching retirement, and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. In addition, you may be caught between maintaining your existing applications and the uncertainty of moving to something new.

When it comes to creating your business applications, there are hundreds of coding platforms and programming languages to choose from. These options range from very complex traditional programming languages to Low-Code platforms where sometimes no traditional coding experience is needed. Download our whitepaper, The Power of Writing Code in a Low-Code Solution, and:

Supply Chain is becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable. From raw materials for manufacturing to food supply chains, the journey from source to production to delivery to consumers is marred with inefficiencies, manual processes, shortages, recalls, counterfeits, and scandals. In this webinar, we discuss how:

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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.

Join us for this hour-long webcast that will explore:

IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small. This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business? This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn: