Middleware

This paper is an introduction to server consolidation (SCON) in the xSeries Intel processor-based marketplace and describes the author's experience in that area. The topics covered in this paper are Technical background, What is the problem, then, Different level of consolidation: Overview, Hardware consolidation, Operating system consolidation, Middleware consolidation, Application consolidation and Typical concerns and doubts. tech news

IBM Domino Web Access (iNotes) is an advanced Web client that delivers leading Domino messaging, collaboration and Personal Information Management (PIM) capabilities to Web browsers. It allows users to leverage the reliability and security features of IBM Lotus Domino server, while benefiting from the flexibility of access to information through a Web browser. This paper provides a technical overview of Domino Web Access 6.5. It discusses how to install and configure Domino Web Access 6.5 on Solaris 9. It also discusses performance tuning considerations for both Solaris 9 and Domino Web Access 6.5. tech news

This paper is intended for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who are just starting to investigate options and possible approaches for integration with the recently announced IBM Workplace Client Technology. This paper addresses: different levels of integration that are, or will be, available with this technology, high-level benefits of the various integration methods and evolution paths for moving up the integration spectrum for specific ISV segments. tech news

This paper provides a high-level technical introduction to the recently announced IBM Workplace Client Technology. IBM Workplace Client Technology is the foundation for building the next-generation, rich-desktop experience for enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. This framework is built primarily on open standards and provides the combined benefits to customers who require both a rich user experience and the manageability of a browser-based solution. tech news

The business climate that commercial enterprises face is rife with rapid change and economic uncertainty, making the need for IT systems agility vital. These systems must support the rapid development and deployment of new applications and manage the collaboration with business partners and other organizations essential to e-business. The key to success in deploying these systems lies in a branch of software known as middleware. This paper provides a brief introduction to middleware, with an emphasis on what it does and why it matters from a business point of view. tech news