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The Global WebSphere Community Newsletter - July 2008
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The Global WebSphere Community Newsletter
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July 2008
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Dear WebSpherian,
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Thank you for subscribing to the monthly Global WebSphere Community Newsletter - Containing the latest information on Global WebSphere Community announcements and WebSphere software-related topics of interest.
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WUG Leader Profile: Guido Puglielli
WUG Italy
Community Member Since: 2006
Guido is a SOA Certified Associate & Solution Designer, with more than 10 years of experience on products and technologies from the IBM WebSphere brand. He works at Primeur, an ISV with more than 20 years experience in the MFT (Managed File Transfer) arena, where he is involved in building either customer integration solutions using WebSphere technologies, or products that exploit IBM WebSphere technologies in the MFT space.
In the last 18 months Guido has led a team of Primeur employees and IBMers focused on growing the Italian WebSphere Community. WebSphere User Group Italy usually holds 6 meetings per year, typically hosted at customer/community members' sites, where we discuss technology, product updates, customer experiences, and live demos. This approach has led to over 100 new members joining the group in the first six months of 2008.
For more information about WUG Italy, click here.
Redbooks from WUG UK
Colin Renouf, one of the leaders of WUG UK, has published 2 Redbooks on AIX and WAS. Abstracts and links to his work appear below. He can be contacted at colin.renouf@lineone.net
Running IBM WebSphere Application Server on System p and AIX: Optimization and Best Practices
Running IBM WebSphere Application Server on System P and AIX is primarily about the best practices for AIX and System P WAS deployments, but one of the larger sections, WAS "Under The Hood", is the first public explanation of how WAS as a whole works - and this has the backing of IBM (see the acknowledgements). So, it's not just about AIX but covers all other platforms too. Whilst the JVM explanations are specific to IBM JVMs, the rest of the WAS architecture is explained from the ground up starting with the underlying Eclipse/OSGI runtime, then the core WAS runtime that provides most of the implementations, and then the extensions that form the core web and EJB containers. Consider this as documenting the undocumented for problem determination purposes. Even the underlying deployment XML files and JNI shared objects are explained along with how WAS uses each of these components in its startup. It also looks forward to the forthcoming WebSphere Application Server 7 product that has essentially the same architecture but is Eclipse 3.2.1 based.
Case Study: AIX and WebSphere in an Enterprise Infrastructure
Case Study: AIX and WebSphere in an Enterprise Infrastructure looks at how the WebSphere products interact and should be deployed, primarily on AIX but the same principles apply to a Xen-based Linux environment, including examples of how to use portal to talk to Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server, how different products in the WebSphere family interact, and how to secure the environment. How to size a deployment for WAS in terms of instances, CPUs, etc is aimed at AIX but the core "formula" works the same on all platforms.
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The Global WebSphere Community is proud to present a unique service in the industry: Ask the Experts Sessions. By teaming with a host company, we are able to make a large number of experts, well-versed around a specific topic, available to Community members for a day-long question and answer session. The experts are split into focused groups, organized around a central theme, event, or technology. GWC members are then free to ask them any questions they want, and the responses are recorded and made available for all GWC members. Please browse our archives of past Ask the Experts sessions, and keep an eye out for future sessions!
To build fast and agile web apps, you must sMash!
IBM WebSphere sMash is a unique IBM product, available for sale only through business partners and is the result of the Project Zero community incubator. It is a development and execution platform that uses dynamic scripting languages and REST-ful approaches to build agile and fast web-based applications targeted to immediate business needs. Via www.projectzero.org, the WebSphere sMash code is transparent and available to all in the Developers Edition. Licenses of sMash are purchased only when you put the code into production. The Project Zero site allows developers with dynamic language scripting skills (such as PHP and Groovy) to view the code, view the work in progress of the next release, and participate in forums to share ideas and exchange user information and tips.
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IBM Press Launches Spectacular Summer SOA and WebSphere Specials
- FREE Downloadable eBook
- Buy 2, Get The New Language of Business Free
- New SOA Episodes in OnPodcasts Network
IBM Press is celebrating summer with special deals on SOA and WebSphere titles! Download the free SOA and WebSphere Sampler eBook for excerpts from IBM Press' top new releases. Order one of the featured titles plus any other IBM Press book to qualify for a free copy of Sandy Carter's The New Language of Business: SOA and Web 2.0, while supplies last. And listen to new audio podcasts from Sandy Carter herself, as well as Robert Laird, author of Executing SOA.
As always, your 40% affiliate discount will apply to all your purchases when you enter ibmpressbooks.com through an affiliate link. Link here for this great offer:
www.ibmpressbooks.com/gwc
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Train at your convenience with IBM e-learning classes
Enjoy the "anytime, anywhere" convenience of IBM e-learning classes. An alternative to traditional classroom training, e-learning courses are delivered over the Web. IBM Education offers five e-learning formats, each with a different degree of real-time training and instructor access. For example, the instructor-led online (ILO) training is delivered via scheduled, real-time classes. Self-paced virtual classes (eLabs) give you Web-based assignments, instructor access and hands-on labs. With over 400 e-learning courses spanning our curricula, you can find a class that fits your schedule and meets your education needs.
The IBM Education Pack is a prepaid electronic debit account that automatically saves you up to 10 percent every time you train. Use it to pay for public classes, IBM Technical Conferences, onsite training and e-learning. It's easy to use -- no paperwork, no multiple P.O.s, no hassles.
Purchase an IBM Education Pack today!
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Register now for Impact Comes to You
Join IT professionals, managers and executives including architects, decision makers and business analysts for Impact Comes to You to discuss industry trends and best practices. Gain valuable IT insights, share information and network with peers to explore the latest innovations, products, and solutions in a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and the IBM WebSphere platform.
WebSphere Commerce Management Center Architecture and Customization Scenarios
July 23, 2008, 11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: IBM released the first version of WebSphere Commerce Management Center (CMC), the new line-of-business tooling for WebSphere Commerce V6 with Feature Pack 3. This presentation describes the architecture for this new framework and gives scenarios and guidelines for customizing and extending the functionality of CMC.
VSAM Threadsafe support in CICS Open Mic
July 31, 2008,11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: This Open Mic session will be focused on CICS VSAM Threadsafe. The session will open with a 5 minute introduction followed by a 55 minute customer Q&A session with the experts. Come and ask the experts!
WebSphere MQ: Tips and tricks for avoiding problems during migration
August 5, 2008, 11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: This session will be focused on migrating WebSphere MQ. We will concentrate on WebSphere MQ v5.3,v6.0 and v7.0 for Microsoft Windows and Linux on x86, pointing out pitfalls, how to avoid them and how to administer queue managers in a distributed Windows and Linux environment using MQ Explorer.
WebSphere Application Server Migration - Best Practices and Sources
August 6, 2008, 11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: Migration from one version of WebSphere Application Server to another has been a steadily improving story. Planning and Best Practices are still very key to being successful. Learn what you can do to make this job easier for yourself based on experiences of others.
WebSphere Application Server Security Open Mic
August 7, 2008, 11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: This Open Mic session will be focused on WebSphere Application Server Security. The session will open with a 5 minute introduction followed by a 55 minute customer Q&A session with the experts. Come and ask the experts!
Managing and Replacing WebSphere 6.1 SSL certificates
August 14, 2008, 11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange is designed to help you understand and configure Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates in WebSphere 6.1. It will step through replacing all of the Cell certificates.
WebSphere Message Broker: Converting Maps to ESQL using Support Pac IA9Y
August 26, 2008, 11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: The WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit contains a native Mapping node "drag and drop" interface for specifying message transformations. This talk covers SupportPac IA9Y, which provides a plug-in wizard for the Toolkit to convert Mapping node message map files into ESQL code.
CICS WebServices support Open Mic
August 27, 2008, 11 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Abstract: This Open Mic session will be focused on CICS WebServices. The session will open with a 5 minute introduction followed by a 55 minute customer Q&A session with the experts. Come and ask the experts!
System z Lean and Green with WebSphere
Link for registration and more info:
Location Date:
Omaha, NE July 31, 2008
San Antonio, TX August 6, 2008
Houston, TX August 7, 2008
Detroit, MI August 12, 2008
King of Prussia, PA September 12, 2008
Application Integration for Smart SOA
Link for registration and more info:
Location Date:
Des Moines, IA July 22, 2008
Indianapolis, IN July 24, 2008
Jacksonville, FL July 24, 2008
Jefferson City, MO August 19, 2008
Live Exploration of PD Tools Workshop
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Location Date:
McLean, VA July 22, 2008
Chicago, IL August 8, 2008
Toronto, ON August 13, 2008
Los Angeles, CA August 27, 2008
CICS Tools Test Drive
Link for registration and more info:
Location Date:
McLean, VA July 23, 2008
Raleigh, NC July 25, 2008
Atlanta, GA July 30, 2008
Chicago, IL August 7, 2008
Toronto, ON August 14, 2008
New York, NY August 19, 2008
Los Angeles, CA August 28, 2008
IBM WebSphere Portal Technical Conference
October 6-8, 2008, Berlin, Germany
October 13-16, 2008, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Register today to learn from industry experts at the largest annual event dedicated to WebSphere Portal business solutions and technical strategies. Meet with product developers and explore the innovations delivered with IBM WebSphere Portal Version 6.X and IBM accelerator releases. Gain insight into key business issues and emerging technologies, including new Web 2.0-based solutions. Test-drive the latest technologies with hands-on training and further develop your credentials with certification testing on site. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts and your peers on trends, tips and techniques to unleash the rich collaborative power of IBM WebSphere Portal.
Get the details and register today!
Enhancing Developer Productivity with RAD and WAS
Rational Application Developer (RAD) v7.5 beta is tightly integrated with WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to provide seamless development and deployment for complex web, Java EE and SOA applications. This webcast highlights some of the key areas of function in RAD v7.5 that enhance developer productivity, including tools for Java EE 5, annotations, and the built-in WebSphere Test Environment that allows applications to be quickly deployed and tested locally.
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