Free IT Book: IP Networking
We’re giving away a detailed and practical overview of TCP/IP networking in IP Networking. From the publishers: “IP Networking takes you from a broad and basic knowledge of IP addressing and routing to a solid skill level with how hosts, switches, and routers collectively deliver IP packets in modern corporate networks, helping prepare you for [...]
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| March 31, 2012 4:00 PM
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We’re giving away a detailed and practical overview of TCP/IP networking in IP Networking. From the publishers: “IP Networking takes you from a broad and basic knowledge of IP addressing and routing to a solid skill level with how hosts, switches, and routers collectively deliver IP packets in modern corporate networks, helping prepare you for [...]
AS400 COBOL one pf have one lf but key fields are different
i have one physical file,that pf have one logical file,but pf have 4 key fields,logical file have 2 key fields,now both(pf,lf) are using in cobol/400 code SELECT pf-file ASSIGN TO DATABASE-pf1 [Br _extended=”true” />ACCESS IS dynamic[Br _extended=”true” />ORGANIZATION IS INDEXED [Br _extended=”true” />RECORD KEY IS EXTERNALLY-DESCRIBED-KEY [Br _extended=”true” />FILE STATUS IS pf-STATUS. [Br _extended=”true” />[Br [...]
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| March 31, 2012 11:30 AM
AS/400, AS400 physical file, COBOL, COBOL/400
i have one physical file,that pf have one logical file,but pf have 4 key fields,logical file have 2 key fields,now both(pf,lf) are using in cobol/400 code SELECT pf-file ASSIGN TO DATABASE-pf1 [Br _extended=”true” />ACCESS IS dynamic[Br _extended=”true” />ORGANIZATION IS INDEXED [Br _extended=”true” />RECORD KEY IS EXTERNALLY-DESCRIBED-KEY [Br _extended=”true” />FILE STATUS IS pf-STATUS. [Br _extended=”true” />[Br [...]
Server Power Consumption
Is there a formula to calculate power consumption by a server from CPU utilization?
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| March 31, 2012 10:19 AM
CPU, CPU usage, Server administration, Server Power Consumption
Is there a formula to calculate power consumption by a server from CPU utilization?
iSeries Default Password
Is there a way to block or prevent user from using default password on iSeries.
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| March 31, 2012 5:13 AM
Default password, iSeries, iSeries data center, iSeries RPG programming
Is there a way to block or prevent user from using default password on iSeries.
Open IT Forum: Does the Windows 8 secure boot and Linux clash affect you?
We want to know how this “little” inconvenience is affecting the world of Linux users out there. Air your grievances or worries for the future of Linux right here, and we’ll send you 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 5:20 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows 8, Windows Server
We want to know how this “little” inconvenience is affecting the world of Linux users out there. Air your grievances or worries for the future of Linux right here, and we’ll send you 50 Knowledge Points!
Batch transfer from mainframe file to Excel
I am working with COZBATCH to FTP a CSV file to a network drive. The CSV file can then be opened with Excel. My problem – error 255 ???
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| March 31, 2012 6:26 PM
AS/400 batch jobs, COZBATCH xfer file to Excel, Mainframe
I am working with COZBATCH to FTP a CSV file to a network drive. The CSV file can then be opened with Excel. My problem – error 255 ???
September 28: Dell’s own story on Windows 7 migration (sponsored webcast)
With its faster performance, enhanced manageability, and improved security and compliance features, Windows® 7 is the new “must have” platform for enterprises. But making a successful move to Windows® 7 requires careful planning. Join us for an in-depth look at the issues global technology provider Dell faced when rolling out Windows® 7 in its own [...]
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| March 31, 2012 3:14 PM
Channel, CIO, DataCenter, Dell, Exchange, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Security, Storage, Virtualization, Webcast, Windows 7, Windows 7 migration, Windows Server
With its faster performance, enhanced manageability, and improved security and compliance features, Windows® 7 is the new “must have” platform for enterprises. But making a successful move to Windows® 7 requires careful planning. Join us for an in-depth look at the issues global technology provider Dell faced when rolling out Windows® 7 in its own [...]
What can be done to improve efficiency in “green” datacenters?
Any tips of tweaks for how to maximize the savings offered by going green with our hosting? Thanks!
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| March 31, 2012 10:56 PM
Data Center, Data Center management, Green data center, Green IT Strategy
Any tips of tweaks for how to maximize the savings offered by going green with our hosting? Thanks!
Announcing the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt (sponsored)
Today is the first day of the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt, designed to better educate potential customers about all of the great qualities that make HP Elite Series “elite.” For details on how to enter check out the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt homepage. The Loot Grand Prize: 5 HP EliteBook 8460w (Yes, five!) [...]
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| March 31, 2012 2:19 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Contests, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, EliteBook, Exchange, Giveaways, HP, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Scavenger Hunt, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Today is the first day of the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt, designed to better educate potential customers about all of the great qualities that make HP Elite Series “elite.” For details on how to enter check out the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt homepage. The Loot Grand Prize: 5 HP EliteBook 8460w (Yes, five!) [...]
Sponsored: Dell Windows 7 Webcast on 9/21 at 1:30 PM EDT
Conducting an application inventory is a key step in determining budget requirements and effort needed in managing an application portfolio. Application rationalization, which involves deciding to retain, retire or upgrade each application, should closely follow the inventory in order to reduce migration time and costs. In this webcast, you’ll learn how to analyze data to [...]
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| March 31, 2012 4:28 PM
Dell, Sponsored Post, Sponsored Webcast, Webcast, Windows 7
Conducting an application inventory is a key step in determining budget requirements and effort needed in managing an application portfolio. Application rationalization, which involves deciding to retain, retire or upgrade each application, should closely follow the inventory in order to reduce migration time and costs. In this webcast, you’ll learn how to analyze data to [...]
Free IT Book: Official Cert Guide for CCNP Security SECURE 642-637
This week’s free IT book is just what you need if you’re planning to take your CCNP Security SECURE 642-637 certification exam. From exam topics and quizzes to exam prep tasks and realistic exam questions, the Official Cert Guide is a must for everyone preparing or planning to prepare for this certification. All you need [...]
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| May 14, 2012 1:10 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Certification preparation, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, Security certifications, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
This week’s free IT book is just what you need if you’re planning to take your CCNP Security SECURE 642-637 certification exam. From exam topics and quizzes to exam prep tasks and realistic exam questions, the Official Cert Guide is a must for everyone preparing or planning to prepare for this certification. All you need [...]
Open IT Forum: Goals to round out 2011
We’re approaching the final quarter of 2011: What are some of your IT department’s goals to finish out the year? What are some of the things you are implementing to position yourself for 2012? Whether it’s updating your system documentation or updating your IT staff’s certifications, we want to know how the rest of your [...]
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| March 31, 2012 12:57 PM
AS/400, Bounties, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
We’re approaching the final quarter of 2011: What are some of your IT department’s goals to finish out the year? What are some of the things you are implementing to position yourself for 2012? Whether it’s updating your system documentation or updating your IT staff’s certifications, we want to know how the rest of your [...]
JCL analyser tool using REXX
Is there any REXX tool Which analyses a JCL and gives summary of it,like, description of number of steps in the JCL, what does COND parameters contain in each step, no of DD statements each step contains, how many DSN’s used, what is the DISP value for those DSN’s, are there any Symbolic Parameters used in the JCL, [...]
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| March 31, 2012 5:29 AM
JCL, REXX, REXX Procedure, REXX tool
Is there any REXX tool Which analyses a JCL and gives summary of it,like, description of number of steps in the JCL, what does COND parameters contain in each step, no of DD statements each step contains, how many DSN’s used, what is the DISP value for those DSN’s, are there any Symbolic Parameters used in the JCL, [...]
Open IT Forum: IT’s role in customer service
One of ITKnowledgeExchange’s bloggers is working on a series about customer service in the enterprise, and how it can be improved. From the IT side, do you have any experiences or suggestions for improving how companies do customer service? We’ll take horror stories as well! Help a fellow IT Knowledge Exchanger out and we’ll give [...]
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| March 5, 2013 1:08 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Customer service, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, IT project management, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
One of ITKnowledgeExchange’s bloggers is working on a series about customer service in the enterprise, and how it can be improved. From the IT side, do you have any experiences or suggestions for improving how companies do customer service? We’ll take horror stories as well! Help a fellow IT Knowledge Exchanger out and we’ll give [...]
Free IT Book: The Python Standard Library by Example
This week’s free IT book is an essential addition to the developer’s library. If you want to master the powerful Python Standard Library through real code examples, this is the prize for you. Simply answer one of five questions and post the link to your answer in the discussion section below. Good luck! Installation error [...]
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| March 31, 2012 12:59 PM
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This week’s free IT book is an essential addition to the developer’s library. If you want to master the powerful Python Standard Library through real code examples, this is the prize for you. Simply answer one of five questions and post the link to your answer in the discussion section below. Good luck! Installation error [...]
Open IT Forum: Will HP be a worthy cloud contender?
HP announced its Cloud Services program in beta and we wanted to know initial reactions. Have you registered for the beta? Share your initial thoughts, whether or not you have, and we’ll return to this in the next phase of HP’s cloud services. Share your thoughts and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 8:24 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Hewlett-Packard, HP, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
HP announced its Cloud Services program in beta and we wanted to know initial reactions. Have you registered for the beta? Share your initial thoughts, whether or not you have, and we’ll return to this in the next phase of HP’s cloud services. Share your thoughts and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points!
Average Energy Consumption
Whats the average energy consumption of a Dell rack with 3 servers?
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| March 31, 2012 4:29 PM
Data Center, Dell servers, Energy Consumption
Whats the average energy consumption of a Dell rack with 3 servers?
Free IT Book: Essential Skills for the Agile Developer
The team at Net Objectives (including CEO Alan Shalloway) has compiled the essential skills for the Agile developer. To get this resource and guide to better programming and design, simply answer one of five questions and paste the link to your answer in the discussion section below. Ultrium 4, data size in tape? Entire System [...]
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| March 31, 2012 12:56 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
The team at Net Objectives (including CEO Alan Shalloway) has compiled the essential skills for the Agile developer. To get this resource and guide to better programming and design, simply answer one of five questions and paste the link to your answer in the discussion section below. Ultrium 4, data size in tape? Entire System [...]
Deleted files reappear after logging on Windows Server 2008
Running a server with server 2008 R2 with users logging on using Netvoyager thin clients via RDP with roaming profiles. When a user deletes a file it appears as though it was deleted but returns after relogging on. This only happens to normal user accounts but deletes permanately under the administrator account. the problem both [...]
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| March 31, 2012 5:24 AM
RDP, Roaming Profiles, Server-based/Thin-client computing, Windows Server 2008 R2
Running a server with server 2008 R2 with users logging on using Netvoyager thin clients via RDP with roaming profiles. When a user deletes a file it appears as though it was deleted but returns after relogging on. This only happens to normal user accounts but deletes permanately under the administrator account. the problem both [...]
AS400 comparing large database files, cobol code taking too long
Hi, I need to compare 2 large database files on the AS400, they have 20 million + records each. They are both keyed uniquely, exact same file layout. I need to identify inserted, updated and deleted records. I tried using cobol program reading first file with the unique logical, and matching with the second file [...]
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| March 31, 2012 5:30 PM
AS/400, AS/400 database, AS/400 Database File, COBOL
Hi, I need to compare 2 large database files on the AS400, they have 20 million + records each. They are both keyed uniquely, exact same file layout. I need to identify inserted, updated and deleted records. I tried using cobol program reading first file with the unique logical, and matching with the second file [...]





