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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:15:51 EST</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reduce CPU Usage with 'SMART' SQL]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1259596067_212.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses how and why to design SQL that will reduce the number of times calls are made to DB2. We'll look at how to write SMART applications rather than writing applications that act like generic I/O modules to DB2, properly tune SMART SQL, and how to exploit SQL and application features in DB2 on z/OS version 8 and 9.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BMC SQL Performance for DB2: A Review of the Potential Return on Investment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1258756429_394.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The ever present demand to maximise the value delivered by business-critical applications requires that we optimise the use of all the resources that execute and manage them. BMC Software is one of the major vendors offering such support and has a highly regarded set of solutions collectively called BMC SQL Performance for DB2.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reduce Your CPU Cost by Tuning Your SQL]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1257966493_710.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The process of SQL &quot;tuning&quot; involves finding the absolute fastest route to answer your query. In this webcast, discover how SQL tuning brings down your CPU costs and lowers response and run times.  Also find out answers to pressing SQL tuning questions including &quot;how do you find the SQL to tune&quot; and &quot;which SQL must be tuned and why?&quot;
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Robot/ SCHEDULE Enterprise: Brings Cross-Platform Success to Key Energy Services]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255979844_560.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Learn how Key Energy Services, Inc., the largest rig-based oil well services company in the industry, is using Robot/SCHEDULE &#45; the automated, job scheduler and batch management software across multiple platforms.
   Published by: Help/Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Robot/ SCHEDULE Enterprise: Improves Quality of Life at Farm Credit Bank of Texas]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255969660_256.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this case study to see how FCBT used Robot/ SCHEDULE to connect and coordinate their job scheduling needs across multiple systems.
   Published by: Help/Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Protecting System i Data from FTP, ODBC and Remote Command]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255697651_679.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this presentation transcript, learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss.
   Published by: PowerTech]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Expert Tips for Managing Mainframe Costs and Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1255099368_967.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and BMC, you will discover how to best maintain your mainframe infrastructure in light of the current economic climate. Explore the biggest challenges encountered by mainframe users today and gain insight into the distinct vulnerabilities and risks associated with mainframes.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Embarcadero DBArtisan 8.6 &#45; Database Administration Tool: 14 Day Trial!]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252611521_683.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    IT organizations are trying to support an increasing number of databases and database platforms. Meanwhile, database vendors are adding more features and updating their technology. DBAs must meet zero downtime requirements, and strict SLAs.
   Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The High Performance DBA: Optimizing Databases for High Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252594662_973.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    DBA&#39;s have always been faced with the difficult task of maintaining a successful database environment, but recently new trends have come along to further challenge them.
   Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Steps Data Architects Should Take to Improve Developer and DBA Collaboration for an Easier Project, a Better Product and a Stronger Team]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252591476_363.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will take a look at some of the problems that project data and process architects face in working with other IT roles as well as seven easy and inexpensive steps they can take to ensure a collaborative team environment.
   Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Whose Fault is it Anyway? Using Compuware Abend-AID to Diagnose DB2 and WebSphere MQ Problems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1252005726_381.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses how you can leverage existing Abend-AID capabilities to simplify problem resolution even in these increasingly complex systems. Read this paper to learn more about diagnosing DB2 and WebSphere MQ problems with Compuware Abend-AID.
   Published by: Compuware Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BMC Software Hybrid Copy Techniques]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239977949_487.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Because organizations are demanding 24x7 availability from their IMS, DB2&#174;, and VSAM applications, it is imperative that those applications do not experience outages. Read this whitepaper to find out how BMC&#39;s Hybrid Copy techniques help for faster system recovery in the event of a local outage.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[8 Steps to Holistic Database Security]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238782221_334.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Authored by Ron Ben Natan, Ph.D., author of &quot;HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g&quot; (CRC Press, March 2009), this white paper describes 8 essential best practices that provide a holistic approach to safeguarding databases and achieving compliance.
   Published by: Guardium]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

