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CICS program list tables: PLTPI and PLTSD programs

CICS expert Robert Crawford describes the two types of program list tables (PLT)

By Robert Crawford • March 27, 2007

MySQL full outer join workaround

A MySQL expert offers a workaround for the lack of syntax support for full outer joins.

By Scott Noyes • March 27, 2007

CICS trace: Getting started, formatting and externalizing

CICS expert Robert Crawford describes the handy CICS trace tool and gives code for externalizing its output.

By Robert Crawford • Jan. 29, 2007

Running Windows as a VM on Linux with VMware Server

If you don't want to spend money on an expensive Citrix setup for running Windows and Linux, then try running Windows as a virtual machine (VM) on Linux with VMware Server.

By Harley Stagner • Jan. 9, 2007

Migrating Microsoft Internet Information Server to Apache on Red Hat Linux

If you're moving to Apache server from Microsoft Internet Information Server, be aware that this migration involves more than just copying files. In this tip, users will learn how to move a site from IIS to Apache on Red Hat, although this is applicable to other Linux distributions.

By Serdar Yegulalp • Jan. 2, 2007

Calculating costs of data center cabling infrastructure

In part two of our series on data center cabling decisions, data center infrastructure expert Carrie Higbie offers a cost calculator for determining TCO on a cabling project.

By Carrie Goetz • Jan. 2, 2007

NFPA 75: Raised floor fire protection

Utilizing separate suppression 'zones' for both above floor and sub-floor spaces is a common practice in areas where the subfloor contains a significant hazard/fuel load.

By Lance Harry • June 29, 2006

The pros and cons of IPsec

By James Turnbull • Oct. 28, 2005

Data center raised floors and ceiling height

In this question, Bob McFarlane explains the benefits and drawbacks to different data center designs pertaining to cooling and airflow.

By Robert McFarlane • July 18, 2005