systems part 1
Beijing 2008 Olympics IT gets ready for the big freeze
News The team members behind the IT systems are preparing to move from their individual project roles to the operational phase, and part of that is bringing software development to a close. With less than 100 days remaining before the start of the 2008... [13 May 2008]
Design and Implement a Composite Workflow Solution Using IBM Middleware, Part 1: Using Business Process Management and a Services-Based Approach to Create a Highly Responsive IT Architecture
White Paper One is invited to follow along in this series as one develops a composite, collaborative workflow solution that uses people, processes, and information systems to help the manufacturer meet specific business goals. [09 May 2008]
EC: Oracle-BEA gets the go-ahead
News The Commission concluded that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or any substantial part of it. The European Commission has approved the acquisition of BEA Systems by Oracle. [01 May 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Operating Systems With Configuration Manager 2007 (Part 1 of 2) (Level 300)
White Paper Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 is the successor to Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003. In this webcast, the presenter starts with a look at how Configuration Manager 2007 provides control over the operating system for the... [01 May 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft System Management Server 2003 Technical Overview (Part 1 of 2) (Level 200)
White Paper This webcast highlights the new features of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003, showing how SMS 2003 integrates with network and operating system technologies such as Active Directory and Microsoft Windows Management Instrumentation. [01 May 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Moving to the Managed Desktop Environment (Part 1 of 2) (Level 200)
White Paper These heterogeneous systems are having an adverse effect on costs, productivity, and security at the fictional company, Contoso. This webcast focuses on a scenario in which multiple hardware configurations exist. [01 May 2008]
Architecture in Practice, Part 1: Realizing Service-Oriented Architecture - IBM Tools and Products for Implementing SOA Systems
White Paper Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) means different things to different people. To a business executive, it provides a set of business services that her business can offer to clients and partners. To an IT architect, SOA is an architectural style... [30 Apr 2008]
SCA Application Development, Part 1: An Overview of Service Component Architecture
White Paper Service Component Architecture (SCA) is a specification which describes a model for building applications and systems using a SOA. Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a framework that combines individual business functions and processes, called... [30 Apr 2008]
Customizing the WebSphere Service Registry and Repository User Interface, Part 1: Learn Service Registry and Repository UI Concepts and Architecture - Understanding the Relationships Between the
White Paper One can use Service Registry and Repository to store information about services in one's systems, or in other organizations' systems, that one already uses, plan to use, or want to be aware of. IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository V6... [30 Apr 2008]
AMD chips into business market
News Intel, whose competing AMT management standard has been part of its business platform for a couple of years, has said AMT 3.2.1, due around June, will be Dash-compliant. Unveiling the Phenom-based Dell OptiPlex 740, Dell's product group manager... [29 Apr 2008]
Best Practices for Service Interface Design in SOA, Part 1: Exploring the Development, Interfaces, and Operation Semantics of Services
White Paper Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) emphasizes loose coupling between different systems within an enterprise. Service interface structure is of primary importance in SOA because poorly designed service interfaces can have a negative effect on all... [26 Apr 2008]
Developing Adaptive Composite Business Services Using WebSphere Business Services Fabric, Part 1 - Introducing IBM's New Platform for Business Service Modeling, Assembly, and Deployment
White Paper A business service, which can be derived from freestanding components, derived from disparate legacy IT assets (such as legacy systems, packaged applications, custom applications, and so on), or provided by a third-party, provides a discrete... [26 Apr 2008]
E.ON powers down to cut carbon and costs
News However, despite its best efforts, Middleditch conceded E.ON's air mileage went up last year - because it is part of an international group he said it is increasingly encouraged to participate in group-wide initiatives. [25 Apr 2008]
Hacking 'goodies' get industry body
News Crest chair Paul Docherty said: "Penetration testing is a widely accepted method of assuring information security and has become an integral part of many organisations' operational and technology risk management programmes. [25 Apr 2008]
Migrating From Domino to Exchange 2007 (Part 1)
White Paper The connector itself has two main purposes, namely to transfer messages between the two systems as well as to provide directory synchronization in both directions. Exchange 2003 comes with several separate tools to allow one to coexist with, and... [23 Apr 2008]
