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Get Aboard the iSeries WebSphere Express -- 02/27/2003 by Bob Cancilla
It is quick, its easy, and reduces administration to a web based piece of cake! Want to webface some 5250 apps and didn't want to face WebSphere administration, installation and configuration? This new lightweight WebSphere Application Server runs on all new iSeries machines, is administered via the Apache based HTTP Server's web based gui! All basic admin functions are automated via wizards! This is one of the IBM iSeries e-Business teams finest products! Even better, you may all ready own it!
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IGNITe/400 is now POWERED BY APACHE -- 09/16/2002 by Bob Cancilla
Well, it took a while, but IGNITe/400 is now powered by the IBM HTTP Server Based on Apache and running on V5R2 on a 270e Model 2242 with 4GB memory. The V5R2 version of the server is extremely impressive. We have our long requested log file management (much better than the public domain version of Apache)and a superb GUI interface!
IBM listened to users and built a terrific interface for maintaining the server. The new gui is also extremely fast!
The only downside is the migration wizard which remains extremely disappointing. We strongly recommend in migrating original HTTP Server configs to Apache by hand. There are some serious problems in the wizard pertaining to basic authentication. If you use it, test your server thoroughly before implementing it in production.
Bob C & Bleddyn (who did all the work)... |
iSeries Wins Lifetime Achivement Award from Var Business! -- 08/26/2002 by Bob Cancilla
At last, the iSeries gains some of the respect it is entitled to! IBM's iSeries was honored with a lifetime achievement award for placing first in the midrange server category for four consecutive years.
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IBM Proves it can support Apache Based Server on iSeries -- 06/28/2002 by Bob Cancilla
Recently CERT issued a major alert (CA-2002-17) affecting Apache HTTP Server world wide. The Apache Software Group rapidly responded with fixes to Version 1.3 of the server. It was much slower with fixes for Version 2.x. The iSeries was affected by this warning. IBM responded to this major security exposure in record time and has released new group PTF's for both V5R1 and V4R5 of OS/400.
You should order and apply V4R5 (5769-DG1) SF99035 or V5R1 (5722-DG1) SF99156 dated 6/27/2002. Our thanks to the terrific folks at IBM who once again demonstrate the reliability and dependability of the iSeries. This was a terrific effort with results being produced in record time. Thanks IBM.
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Customize UltraEdit32 for Net.Data -- 06/16/2002 by Bob Cancilla
Need a good editor to help write Net.Data macros? Check this out. UltraEdit32 is not free, but it is a low cost excellent program editor.
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Microsoft and the iSeries -- Have you seen This? -- 06/05/2002 by Bob Cancilla
Look at Microsoft Windows/XP Professional's tutorial! Seems those rumors about Microsoft using iSeries are absolutely true. Isn't interesting that they use pictures of their iSeries in the Windows/XP tutorial?
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A legacy of Innovation, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction -- 06/02/2002 by Bob Cancilla
IGNITe/400 was given this annonymous timeline of innovation and acknowledgement of the technological leadership of it and its ancestors. This amazing timeline clearly demonstrates that this is not an old dated system as some would have you believe. In fact look at the number of innovations in recent years compared to early years of the product line!
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EIM the Ultimate Identity Managment Solution -- 05/23/2002 by Bob Cancilla
If you missed the May 16, 2002 iSeries Nation Chatting with Citizens event featuring Pat Botz, IBM's eServer Security Architect discussing Enterprise Identity Mapping, you must take an hour and listen to this presentation. This is one of the best and most important presentations you will hear! See how this incedibly brilliant, yet elegently simple technology can solve multiple personality disorders in your network! Look for a follow up article in our monthly newsletter!
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Miss the 2002 Announcement Details Chat with Frank Soltis? -- 05/18/2002 by Bob Cancilla
Did you miss this important detailed discussion of the iSeries 2002 Announcement? If you did dispair not, we have the audio and the handouts. Be sure and play both parts 1 (the presentations) and part 2 (the Q&A Session). Citizens of iSeries Nation speak out and ask some tough questions.
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Help IBM Perfect the HTTP Server Based on Apache! -- 05/08/2002 by Bob Cancilla
IBM Rochester would like some real world, working server configuration
files for both the "original" IBM HTTP Server and IBM HTTP Server (powered
by Apache) to determine whether they can offer more complex coverage for
their migration wizard and GUI interfaces. IBM may benefit in helping
improve their test suites and we may benefit in improved quality. There
may be some commonalities across the configuration files that could
potentially result in future articles or product enhancements if IBM sees
some common concerns in multiple user configuration files.
If you would like to participate, send an email to rchapach@us.ibm.com stating you wish to participate. You will receive a return email
explaining the terms and conditions under which IBM can accept your
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New WebSphere Resources -- 04/06/2002 by Bob Cancilla
We have updated our WebSphere page and added a new page using IBM's new News Feed technology to bring you the latest breaking news from IBM regarding WebSphere. Keep an eye on these pages as we will be updating them frequently in the comming months and days. |
Simple Network Time Protocol -- 03/24/2002 by Bob Cancilla
V510 of OS400 includes a built in SNTP client that allows you to synchronize the time on your iSeries with time servers out there on the Internet. But this synchronization changes something called the software clock rather than the machine clock. To find out more and understand a potential issue that occurs and download a solution read this article. |
IBM's iSeries Web Sites -- 03/17/2002 by Bob Cancilla
Did you know that IBM has over 80 iSeries specific web sites? Each of these sites contains a mountain of information on virtually every aspect of the iSeries. IGNITe/400 is pleased to host the most comprehensive list that we are aware of. You can get to it via our FAQS link or directly by clicking the more link here. We gaurantee you will find something that you didn't know was available. Check it out! Let us know what you think! |
Using Oracle? Should you switch to iSeries? -- 03/15/2002 by Bob Cancilla
CERT has issued an Alert on Oracle 8i Database and Application Servers.
Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Application Server have recently been discovered. These vulnerabilities include buffer overflows, insecure default settings, failures to enforce access controls, and failure to validate input.
The impacts of these vulnerabilities include the execution of arbitrary commands or code, denial of service, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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Using Windows Servers to Frontend your iSeries??? -- 02/07/2002 by Bob Cancilla
In a recent speech where Bill Gates announced that Microsoft was taking security seriously, he used the phrase "Trustworthy Computing" as if he were thinking about copyrighting it. Someone has put a twist on this and created a web site that redirects to a google search on MS security exposures. If you are using Microsoft Servers to frontend your iSeries and the Gartner Group position paper didn't convince you of the error of your ways click the link here and see exactly how "Trustworthy" MS is! |
iSeries Nation Citizens Get Terrific Book Deal -- 12/17/2001 by Bob Cancilla
If you are a member of the iSeries Nation, be sure to take advantage of the discount offered by MCPress, a major iSeries dedicated publisher via the iSeries Nation. MCPress has taken over the sale of books previously published by Midrange Computing. MCPress also publishes and sells books published under IBM Press. For details and to get your discount:
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YOU MUST READ THIS! -- 11/23/2001 by Bob Cancilla
V5R1 is the beginning of the end for a great deal of legacy technology. This IBM white paper on iSeries Planning is a critical document for planning the future direction. Many functions, particularly those related to Client Access are being withdrawn. IBM describes the features being withdrawn and sets forth thier functional replacement strategy. An absolute MUST read! |
New Feature -- Links to iSeries Magazine -- 11/04/2001 by Bob Cancilla
IGNITe/400 is pleased to introduce a new monthly feature located on our FAQS link in the menu to the left on this and every page of IGNITe/400. We will now link to a list of e-Business content published each month in this free IBM publication. The magazine is free to those in the United States, but may not be available world wide. We will keep you abreast of e-Business topics. |
Tomcat Java Application Server is HERE! -- 11/03/2001 by Bob Cancilla
Now everyone can do Java Servlets and JSP's! IBM has bundled the amazing Tomcat application server as a free part of the IBM HTTP Server based on Apache. This is a free alternative to the fee based WebSphere advanced edition and an ideal way for iSeries users to get started with Java web applications. IBM has done a superb job with this server. Just install the latest group ptf and use the wizards! GREAT JOB IBM! |
IBM Needs your Input regarding Web Servers! -- 09/20/2001 by Bob Cancilla
We would like to invite you to help improve the iSeries by participating in
the Web Serving User-Centered Design Survey which I am currently conducting. The purpose of this survey is to allow customers to provide feedback to the IBM HTTP Server for iSeries development team on your Web Serving problems, customer requirements, and recommendations. We are interested in obtaining feedback from both novice and experienced customers on Web Server setup, configuration, and administration.
The survey should take 10-20 minutes to complete and may be accessed at http://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/4551/WebServingUserCenteredDesignSurvey1.htm
(click the "more..." link).
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IBM award prestigious Solution Excellence award for e-commerce to iSeries site -- 08/12/2001 by Bleddyn Williams
See how the Majestic Wines site from Morpheus has been selected from over 500 entrants to win the 2001 IBM Solution Excellence Award for e-commerce. The annual award, made by IBM PartnerWorld for Developers, recognises innovative e-business solutions created using IBM hardware, software and technologies. |
IBM HTTP Server Based on Apache Refresh Released! -- 08/04/2001 by Bob Cancilla
Many of us have been waiting for this one with bated breath! This refresh provides full Apache server functionality including full SSI support, the Apache API's and much more! Now is the time to get ready to move to Apache! |
Fortress Rochester by Frank Soltis -- 08/03/2001 by Bob Cancilla
Frank Soltis new book (available in our bookstore) is the best new iSeries book published in a very long time. This book provides the underlying technology in the move to eServer based technology written from the man who tells all the way no one else but IBM's iSeries Chief Scientist can! |
iSeries in the News: LINUX -- 08/01/2001 by Bob Cancilla
A new feature of IGNITe/400 will be sharing major media news articles with you pertaining to eBusiness and the iSeries. Thanks to IBM Marketing for these. |
For Your Wall! -- 08/01/2001 by Bob Cancilla
Some fun stuff for your wall. These were created by a user and sent to us by IBM Marketing. We hope you enjoy. |
"i" CAN DO IT... -- 07/29/2001 by Bob Cancilla
View IBM's latest iSeries Video "I Can Do It". This video illustrates iSeries technology in action. Everything depicted in this very watchable video can be done on your iSeries... |
Teach your employees to Protect Their Home Computers -- 07/21/2001 by Bob Cancilla
All, a bulletin was just issued encouraging all IT organizations to educate their employees on the risks of operating a personal computer from home on the Internet without proper virus software and a personal firewall package.
This is a signifcant threat, especially with many home computer connected to the Internet 24 x 7. Personal computers are targeted by hackers who install agents on the home computers which are used to attack commercial sites and literally take them off-line. There is no known defense for this type of attack. Read the information on the attached link and help yourself and all of us by educating your employees. |
The iSeries e-Business SHOOTOUT! -- 07/18/2001 by Bob Cancilla
RPG CGI, Net.Data, WebSphere and JAVA, Domino, which is best? Which is fastest?
If you are as sick of hearing this as we are, then its time for advocates of both technologies to put up or shut up! IGNITe/400 with IBM's backing and support (they will provide the prizes) challenge any and all to compete in the first annual (??? depends on you ???) iSeries e-business SHOOT OUT.
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Do you have any LINUX and the iSeries questions? -- 05/18/2001 by Bleddyn Williams
Take a look at some of the recently asked LINUX questions when you combine it with your iSeries machine. Maybe you want to know what versions will be available, or how you can access your LINUX partition? |
IBM Needs YOU! -- 05/08/2001 by Bob Cancilla
The IBM iSeries 400 UCD (User-Centered Design) team is an incredible part of the iSeries system development process where you can make a difference. Register and fill out the questionaire. You may be selected for an all expense paid trip to Rochester, Minnesota where you will be asked to evaulate products currently under development or in a planning stages. This is an opportunity to really make a difference in how the iSeries develops and matures. Visit UCD's web page, select your area of interest, fill out the simple questionaire. Its that simple. |
"It Exists" -- Streaming Video -- 04/23/2001 by Bob Cancilla
Don't miss this 5 minute streaming video from IBM! This is the finest marketing piece that IBM has done to date. While humorous, its accuracy makes the story of many shops all too tragic! If you know the consultants featured in the video and have not hosted your e-Business with an iSeries, you should. The one box that can do it all does "EXIST". |
Join Us in Vail, Colorado -- 03/24/2001 by Bob Cancilla
IGNITe/400 Has once again agreed to work with News/400 to bring you the e-Business track of the NEWS/400 International Executive Conference in Vail Colorado. See and hear about what is new and what is coming for the iSeries and e-Business. Meet the IBM decision makers behind the software. |
Urgent Security Exposure Information for WCS / NC -- 03/09/2001 by Bleddyn Williams
This is very important information, if you run or know someone who runs WebSphere Commerce Suite or Net.Commerce on the AS/400 could you please pass this information on.
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New Look, New Newsletter, and much more... -- 02/07/2001 by Bob Cancilla
I had mentioned prior to the end of the year that big changes for the better would be happening with IGNITe/400 this year. We have just sent our first e-Business newsletter, got a new look, and have much for you on the plate. |
IBM Re-organizes iSeries Web Site -- 02/04/2001 by Bob Cancilla
Lost your favorite IBM web pages like Websphere, the HTTP Server, Net.Data, and others? IBM has been rearranging their website and shuffling the links! We've tracked down the most important pages and you can find them on our RESOURCE page in the IBM Hidden Sites page click the more link or the RESOURCE button. |
After nearly two years, Websphere has arrived! -- 01/14/2001 by Bob Cancilla
As if by magic, our membership here at IGNITe/400 has embraced WebSphere in 2001 with a great deal of passion and some frustration. While various versions have been arround for over two years, it is this year that our membership is giving it a test drive. Check out the resources via the "more info" link and also check out the mailing list archive and forum. You'll save yourself some headaches and get up and runing. |
Welcome to the new millenium -- 01/01/2001 by Bob Cancilla
2000 brought us many challenges and new technology from IBM. 2001 promises even more challenges. IGNITe/400 and its members will continue to keep iSeries users on top of rapidly developing technology. |
NEW: IBM HTTP Server based on APACHE! -- 12/16/2000 by Bob Cancilla
At last it is here! IBM announced and began shipping the IBM HTTP Server based on APACHE, Friday, December 15, 2000! Read about the server and how it will affect the iSeries (AS/400) world of e-Business as we know it. |
e-LECTRONIC Chat, Conferences, Education -- 11/26/2000 by Bob Cancilla
View the transcript of the recent chat that Bob Cancilla did with SEARCH400.COM and read about plans for future educational and communications sponsored by IGNITe/400. |
First iSeries Clustering Solution -- 10/29/2000 by Bob Cancilla
It is on rare occassion that we at IGNITe/400 talk about vendor specific solutions. High availability is an issue however that has surfaced as a key issue for the iSeries computer and something that with a bit of help from vendors like LakeView Technologies, it does extremely well and actually quite easily. This first article in a series on high availability showcases Oriental Trading Company.
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Net.Data Strategic Product and Recommended over CGI -- 09/02/2000 by Bob Cancilla
When asked about the future and position of Net.Data at the recent IGNITe/400 -- AS400Network conference in Vail, Colorado, Bill Rapp indicated that Net.Data (or WebSphere Servlets & JSPs) were the recommended development technologies over native CGI programming. Here is what a reliable source and Bob Cancilla have to say in support of this statement... |
e-XTREME Software for the EXTREME Machine! -- 07/24/2000 by Bob Cancilla
IBM let fly a series of mind numbing announcements at the IGNITe/400 -- AS400NETWORK e-Business conference in Vail, Colorado last week! If you had any doubts about the future of the AS/400 and IBM's investment in its most profitable business product, read this article! |
Two Years Old and Growing Stronger Every Day -- 07/04/2000 by Bob Cancilla
IGNITe/400 is two years old today (July 4, 2000). From our humble origins as a mailing list of about 10 e-Business pioneers we have grown to over 2600 members reaching a worldwide cadre of AS/400 e-Business developers. |
Securing Net.Data macros and other CGI Programs -- 06/14/2000 by Bob Cancilla
This article describes one persons method of using basic authentication to limit access to net.data macros for three classes of user in the example illustrated. It also addresses and explains the HTTP Server's MAP, PASS, and EXEC directive. |
Net.Commerce becomes WebSphere Commerce Suite -- 06/04/2000 by Bleddyn Williams
Like every good product in its new release Net.Commerce 4 has changed named to WebSphere Commerce Suite. This overview will show you were it fits into the WebSphere family and highlight some of its great new options. |
OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD -- IBM's NEW HTTP Wizard! -- 06/03/2000 by Bob Cancilla
Read about IBM's new HTTP Wizard and IP Wizard! The IP Wizard is for folks who do NOT currently have an Internet connection and will guide you through the setup. The HTTP wizard is for everyone of us! It automates all of the tasks required to setup an HTTP Server Instance with Authentication, logging, Net.Data, and WebSphere Standard Edition support! |
AS/400e EXTREME Announcement -- WebCast Archive Available -- 06/03/2000 by Bob Cancilla
Did you miss the May 22, 2000 WebCast? I did? I listened to it today. Read and comment the new announcement! IBM is listening and the giant ship is turning slowly to the direction we want to go! Kudo's to Tom Jarosh! |
Setting up native IP Filtering -- 05/29/2000 by Bleddyn Williams
How to set up OS/400 native IP Filtering, great technology that allows you to build the functionality that most firewalls contain. Also read the Network Address Translation article that goes along with this. |
Setting up native Network Address Translation -- 05/29/2000 by Bleddyn Williams
How to set up OS/400 native Network Address Translation, great technology that allows you to build the functionality that most firewalls contain. Also read the filtering article that goes along with this. |
AS/400 e-Mail Limitations Removed! -- 04/30/2000 by Bob Cancilla
IGNITe/400 is pleased to welcome Stalker Software and thier CommuniGate Pro e-Mail software to the AS/400! Now running on this site, CommuniGate Pro brings the worlds most robust e-mail software to the AS/400. |
AS/400 e-Business Support -- Is it up to speed? -- 04/22/2000 by Bob Cancilla
Recent notes on the IGNITe/400 Mailing List have expressed a great deal of concern regarding the packaging and distribution of PTFs for e-Business products. I asked Walt Ling, IBM VP Customer Satisfaction and Support what IBM was doing to address these issues. Here is Walt's reply. |
What is an EJB? Why are EJB's Important? -- 04/22/2000 by Bob Cancilla
IBM is now selling WebSphere 3.0 Advanced Edition for the AS/400. The major feature of this product is support for Enterprise Java Beans. What are they? Do I need them? I asked Keith Rutledge, Java Segment Owner, IBM AS/400e Brand Technology Team.
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Tom Jarosh Responds to Rumors and Press Quotes -- 04/06/2000 by Bob Cancilla
I sent a note to Sam Palmisano expressing concerns about statements such as the AS/400 is not a primary e-Business machine. He asked Tom Jarosh to respond. Here is Tom's reply. |
IGNITe/400 Members Design an e-Business AS/400 -- 03/01/2000 by Bob Cancilla
Will IBM build one? Do we need one? What would it look like? How much should it cost? |
Worried about the future of the AS/400? -- 04/15/2000 by Bob Cancilla
Read this very encouraging letter we got from Sam Palmisano, Sr VP and Group Executive for Servers at IBM. |
Securing Net.Data Part I -- 11/01/1999 by Bob Cancilla
Provides a generic discussion of securing Net.Data macros using basic authentication and use of the alias capabilities of a web server. See also Part II written in June 2000. |
