August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019 | Volume 14 Issue 38
- LEAD ARTICLE: SQL 101: Killing Open Query File Operations with SQL Cursors
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Tips for Avoiding Malware on IBM i
- FEATURED WEBINAR: IBM i in 2019: It’s Not Just AS/400
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: Transforms its Software to be Cloud-Native and Run on Any Cloud with Red Hat
- WHITE PAPER: What to Do When Your AS/400 Talent Retires
- MC VIDEO SHOWCASE: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: Node.js Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i

SQL 101: Killing Open Query File Operations with SQL Cursors
Nobody likes Open Query File operations. However, we’re all more or less forced to live with them and, more importantly, maintain them. Here’s how to replace them with SQL cursors.
By Rafael Victória-Pereira
The prospect of “killing” those error-prone, problem-magnet Open Query File operations sounds nice, doesn’t it? Well, SQL cursors are the way to go. However, before I get to that part, there are a few things about cursors that you need to take note of.
Remain Software Milestone 2021
bp joins the IBM Quantum Network to advance use of quantum computing in energy

Tips for Avoiding Malware on IBM i
With more government agencies and organizations being affected by malware, steps need to be taken to ensure IBM i isn’t affected.
By Carol Woodbury
Some organizations have spent millions of dollars cleaning up after their systems were infected with malware, often paying a ransom to the intruders if they weren’t prepared. While IBM i itself is “virus resistant,” we’ve seen many organizations’ Integrated File System (IFS) be affected. Today, I’ll discuss how can this happen and what steps can be taken to protect IBM i from malware.
What to Do When Your AS/400 Talent Retires
IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small.
This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business?
This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn:
- Why IBM i skills depletion is a top concern
- How leading organizations are coping
- Where automation will make the biggest impact
Enjoy!
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2019 State of IBM i Modernization
The annual Profound Logic ‘State of IBM i Modernization Survey” takes a look at the trends and attitudes that shape the IBM i modernization market. We reached out to the IBM i community, and the response was outstanding: close to 800 people, nearly 300 more than last year, took the survey. This enthusiasm resulted in very interesting findings for how businesses plan to use and modernize the platform in the coming year.
As you read through each section of the survey, you will see our summary of the results and suggestions for the future. We hope the survey will help your business better understand what is possible for your IBM i platform in the coming year.
Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i
Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business application.
Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.
In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node Package Manager (npm).
watch now!
What Most IBM i Shops Get Wrong About the IFS
Can you trust all of your users all of the time?
A typical end user receives 16 malicious emails each month, but only 17 percent of these phishing campaigns are reported to IT. Once an attack is underway, most organizations won’t discover the breach until six month later.
A staggering amount of damage can occur in that time. Despite these risks, 93 percent of organizations are leaving their IBM i systems vulnerable to cybercrime. In this on-demand webinar, IBM i security experts Robin Tatam and Sandi Moore will reveal:
- How phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated
- Three little-known ways malicious programs can reach your IFS
- Why the IFS is IBM i’s “Typhoid Mary”
You’ll also learn why some of the most common malware solutions still leave IBM i systems vulnerable—and what you can do to protect your organization.
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IBM i in 2019: It’s Not Just AS/400
IBM’s Steve Will talks AS/400, POWER9, IBM i 7.4, cognitive systems, and everything in between
By HelpSystems
Editor's note: This article introduces the July 2019 Webinar: IBM i in 2019: It’s Not Just AS/400, which is On-Demand and available to download and view from the MC Webcast Center.
True or False: The IBM i operating system is just the AS/400 all over again. False! The AS/400 provided a solid foundation, but it has evolved over the years into the entirely new technology that we call IBM i.