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December 4, 2019
Issue Highlights
December 4, 2019 | Volume 16 Issue 41
- LEAD ARTICLE: Practical RPG: Moving Your Help to Panel Groups
- FEATURED ARTICLE: RPG Academy: Database Modernization - Methodology, Part 3
- FEATURED eCOURSE: AIX Security Basics eCourse
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: IBM Launches Open Technology to Speed Response to Cyber Threats Across Clouds
- WEBCAST: Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i
- FEATURED VIDEO: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: TODAY: Sneak a Peek at MarkMagic X
Lead Article - Programming
Practical RPG: Moving Your Help to Panel Groups
The HLPARA keyword is a great first step to providing help, but HLPPNLGRP provides your users with next-level support. See them in play here.
By Joe Pluta
In my previous article, I described the underlying architecture of contextual help for the IBM i 5250 interface: define rectangles on your display and assign help text to them. I focused entirely on defining the rectangles and purposely didn't go into any detail on the actual help text. That's because the keyword used for defining the rectangles (HLPARA) is the same no matter which help text technique you use. Now that we know how to access the help text, it's time to learn how to write it.
Industry News
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Analytics & Cognitive News
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Feature Article - Programming
RPG Academy: Database Modernization - Methodology, Part 3
It’s time to get your hands dirty and actually begin the database modernization process. Learn how to start and manage the physical-file-to-table conversion process in this TechTip.
By Rafael Victória-Pereira
The previous two TechTips discussed the organizational aspects of the database modernization process. It’s now time to start converting your old-school, DDS-defined physical files to “modern” and better-performing DDL tables.
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Webcast
Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i
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Featured eCourse - Security
AIX Security Basics eCourse
Intruders and rogue employees alike are able to invisibly exploit weaknesses from the inside out. This online eCourse allows you to browse various AIX security topics to learn how to mitigate common threats to your AIX environment.
By Core Security
Editor's note: This article introduces the AIX Security Basics eCourse, which is On-Demand and available to download and view from the MC White Paper Center.
With thousands of configuration settings and permissions to manage inside of AIX systems, it can seem overwhelming to ensure these systems maintain proper compliance. From users, password services, file, and directory permissions to how file systems are mounted and configured, there are countless elements to be on the lookout for. As you expand this into many different systems and start adding in Linux machines, which have the same compliance rules, and then add in your Windows machines with the same compliance rules, you quickly understand the tremendous scope you are managing, even in a small configuration with a few dozen systems.
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