by Henrik Loeser (data_henrik) | Nov 19, 2020 | DB2, fixpack, IBM, IT, version 11.5
During the currently ongoing virtual IDUG EMEA 2020 conference IBM released Mod Pack 5 for Db2 11.5. As it is with modification packs, it brings a long list of new features and enhancements to the current version of Db2. You can download this new release and other Db2...
by Henrik Loeser (data_henrik) | Nov 16, 2020 | administration, DB2, IBM, IT, privacy, security
Facial data maskIf you follow common sense or health agency / government instructions, you probably wear at least a basic face mask when mingling with other people. Mostly, this is to protect others from your droplets, possibly with some virus-laden payload. If the...
by Henrik Loeser (data_henrik) | Oct 21, 2020 | administration, cloud, IBM, ibmcloud, IT, security
Solution architectureHere is a quick follow-up on my recent blog on best practices for the cloud onboarding of enterprise projects. There, I discussed how to use Terraform scripts as blueprint in the onboarding process. Starting with a corporate standard for setting...
by Henrik Loeser (data_henrik) | Oct 19, 2020 | automation, cloud, IBM, IT, security, terraform
Architecture: End to end securityWhen onboarding a new project — either on-prem or to a cloud environment — there should be no questions on how to get started. Onboarding should follow an enterprise-defined process based on (internal) standards. It needs to detail...
by Henrik Loeser (data_henrik) | Oct 12, 2020 | conference, DB2, IBM, idug, IT
In August I already mentioned that the Db2 conference IDUG EMEA 2020 goes virtual. Now, the details are available, including the agenda - so-called virtual grid. The virtual conference will offer three tracks. One is for Db2 for z/OS, one for Db2 (LUW), and one track...
by Henrik Loeser (data_henrik) | Sep 30, 2020 | administration, fun, IT, linux, webcams
Recently, I tried to prepare for an alfaview session. alfaview is a video conferencing system and used by the university where I teach data security. Only earlier this year alfaview introduced Linux support, and only for Debian-based systems. My system is rpm-based...
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