APAR Friday: A little something for the programming side; a fix for a small...
(Posted November 28, 2012) Today's post discusses two APAR fixes; one a year and a half old that attempted to resolve a function’s incompatible migration behavior (PM29124) and a much newer fix that...
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View ArticleVisual Studio 2012 Update 1 now available for download
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View ArticleGoogle Slides (Presentation) adds embedding unlisted YouTube videos
Simple feature, big impact.
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View ArticleThe Psychology of IT Security Trade-offs
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View ArticleNew Article: Stairway to SSIS 10!
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