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Connecting multiple iSeries systems through DDM
Working with databases over multiple iSeries systems can be simple when remotely connecting logical partitions with distributed data management (DDM). Tip
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Enhancing RPG with external SQL stored procedures
Registering an external SQL stored procedure and leveraging RPG with your creation allows for increased flexibility in dealing with numerous types of data. Tip
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Tracking data changes on IBM i with triggers
Triggers can be implemented on the AS/400 using a high-level language or SQL and can be used to enforce business rules or validating input data. Learn how to use DB2 triggers as a means of auditing data inserts, deletes or changes. Tip
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Introduction to SQLRPGLE on IBM i: Making a report
Using RPG ILE with embedded SQL can be a fast way to make database reports on the IBM i. Joe Pluta shares the code of his first SQLRPGLE program. Tip
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Making the most of RPG data handling on IBM i
By virtue of being bult-in to the AS/400, RPG has speed for some operations that SQL cannot touch. Learn how RPG works with indexing to retrieve data from your IBM i. Tip
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Database drivers on the i: MySQL vs. IBM Toolbox
Which reads data from i faster: MySQL or IBM Toolbox drivers? Joe Pluta put the drivers to the test in both an AS/400 and a Windows environment. The conclusion: MySQL over its own database performs roughly as well as IBM's Java Toolbox over DB2 data,... Tip
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Using SQL on System i to create multicolored comment lines
When using SQL to color source code on the AS/400, it is also possible to create multicolored comment lines. This System i tip provides the queries to do so. Tip
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Using SQL on System i to color source code and inline comments
Without use of an advanced emulator, how do you color source code? SQL. This tip provides a complete table of valid hex values for display colors and the SQL queries to implement it on your system. Tip
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Stored procedures allow you to balance network loads – Part II
In part two of this series on SQL stored procedures, Ron Turull explores how it can help optimize client/server applications, among other things, without bogging down the server. Isn't that the reason you went to client/server in the first place? Tip
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SQL defined database: Enjoy the view
Paul Tuohy provides a simple example to show you how SQL defined views may be of benefit in an existing environment. The easiest way to start using views is with iSeries Navigator, which is what I will be using in the following examples. I will also ... Tip