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Book Review: Extract, Transform, and Load with SSIS

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This book could easily be used as a teaching tool for students, interns, or even as a reliable resource for experienced SSIS developers to consult when they need an ETL refresher.

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RPG

Book Review: 21st Century RPG: /Free, ILE, and MVC

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Dave touches all the important buttons, and you’ll learn a lot with this book—even if you’re stuck in the 1980s RPG III world!

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Book Review: Developing Business Applications for the Web--With HTML, CSS, JSP, PHP, ASP.NET, and JavaScript

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The book breaks down the topic of business Web application development into three main sections. The first section covers static Web pages and the techniques used to develop these pages. The second section covers four popular programming languages in use today: JavaScript, PHP, ASP.NET, and JavaServer Pages (JSP). The third section covers topics that a Web developer needs to understand to develop successful Web applications.

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DB2

Book Review: DB2 10.5 Fundamentals for LUW: Certification Study Guide (Exam 615)

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 Roger’s book covers many important subjects, including those that are not typically part of a DBA’s daily routine; the book could be very helpful for reviewing these concepts.

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DB2

Book Review: DB2 11 for z/OS Database Administration—Certification Study Guide

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This is a well-written DB2 11 book that could easily stand on its own as a reference manual, not just a certification guide.

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RPG

Book Review: Free-Format RPG IV, Third Edition

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If that’s all there were to the book, it would be a good addition to any RPG programmer’s reference library.

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Book Review: IBM i Security Administration and Compliance, Second Edition

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For those who are “old hands” at security administration on the IBM i, this book makes a great reference guide.

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RPG

Book Review: Programming in ILE RPG, Fifth Edition

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The book is well-structured and a pleasant read. It leads the reader in a logical progression to becoming a modern developer. This book really hits the mark and is a must-read for all RPG developers.

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DB2

Book Review: DB2 10.1/10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration: Certification Guide

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This is a practical book for everyday use. If you'll be working with DB2 for LUW Version 10.1 or 10.5, you should have a copy on your desk.

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RPG

Book Review: Evolve Your RPG Coding: Move from OPM to ILE ... and Beyond

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If you're considering the move to ILE (and trust me, if you haven't already, you need to be considering it), then this book is an excellent first foray into the technology.

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SQL

Book Review: Database Design and SQL for DB2

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This book provides everything an IBM i programmer needs in order to become productive with SQL, particularly in an RPG environment, and manages to do it all in close to 500 pages.

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Book Review: The Chief Data Officer Handbook for Data Governance

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Changing the culture of a large organization is probably the most challenging of corporate assignments one can undertake. You have to win the hearts and minds of your fellow workers at all levels—no easy task. The key to simplifying that task and to effecting change is a formal data governance program. Let me explain why.

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DB2

Book Review: DB2 10 for z/OS: The Smarter, Faster Way to Upgrade

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Get and read this book if you want to make an upgrade decision on DB2 10 for z/OS that allows you to balance the business and technical benefits.

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Book Review: 5 Keys to Business Analytics Program Success

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The book is a most relevant and much-needed publication in view of the changing face of the business environment, in which organizations face constant competition and strive continually for success—a must-read for executives.

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DB2

Book Review: DB2 11: The Ultimate Database for Cloud, Analytics, and Mobile

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I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking quick and precise information about DB2 11.

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PHP

Book Review: Advanced Guide to PHP on IBM i

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IBM i developers who wish to take their PHP skills to the next level can rely on the guidance offered in Advanced Guide to PHP on IBM i.

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Book Review: Java for RPG Programmers

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DB2

Book Review: DB2 10.1 Fundamentals: Certification Study Guide

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This book is a must-read for anyone planning on attaining the professional certification IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 10.1 Fundamentals,

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Book Review: DB2 10 for Z/OS Database Administration: Certification Study Guide

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The DB2 10 for Z/OS Database Administration Certification Study Guide (Exam 612) is goal-oriented and successfully fulfills its primary goal of helping those who want to certify on DB2 Z/OS as a DBA.

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EGL

Book Review: Developing Web 2.0 Applications with EGL for IBM i

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This book is as advertised: a working introduction to the EGL Rich UI technology and RDi SOA tooling, showcasing RDi SOA's ability to quickly build rich graphical applications for the IBM i platform.

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RPG

Book Review: Advanced Integrated RPG

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If you want to make your i a more integral component of your corporate network, you'll be sure to find this book useful.

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Book Review: Managing Without Walls

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If you manage remote or satellite teams, this book is a must-read!

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Book Review: The Remote System Explorer

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Whether you're an RSE neophyte, an experienced RSE user, or still a dyed-in-the-wool SEU user wondering if there's a better way, you should read this book.

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API

Book Review: IBM System i APIs at Work, Second Edition

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If you have any interest in making your AS/400, System i, i Series, i5, or whatever you want to call it really sing, then buy this book. You won't regret it!

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