There is a continuous base of support and interest in the DB2 database from IBM. While there is apparently not as much demand as some other database engines, there is a a group of customers who are happy to use what works for them: DB2, CICS, JCL, CLIST, REXX.
DB2 certification tutorials.
DB2 certification books.
DB2 certification newsletter from IBM.
DB2 magazine carries good articles from columnists such as Robert Catterall.
This is a typical DB2 job advertisement.
Title: Contract to hire or Perm DB2 DBA in the DTC
Skills: DB2, Linux/Unix, Windows NT
Date: 2-21-2006
Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Area code: 303
Tax term: FULLTIME CON_W2 CON_HIRE_W2
Pay rate: 0
Length: 6 mo cth
Position ID: 1653-A0747
Dice ID: ktsor
Job description:
Are you a solid, experienced DB2 DBA? Would you like to work for a company that not only prides themselves on their satisfied customers, but also considers their employee base to be their greatest treasure?
We are working with a company in the DTC that is looking for a DB2 DBA to join their team. They need someone with at least 3 years of experience in a DB2 DBA role on a Linux/Unix and Windows NT platform. The selected candidate will be responsible for day-to-day admin of three databases as well as quality control and data audits to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. The person in this position will also be working with clients to resolve data conflicts and any other troubleshooting needs.
Other helpful things to know would be Query Patroller and Quest Central.
This company is looking for someone that's able to hit the ground running ASAP. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume, contract rate and salary requirements to saprakl@kellyservices.com. Local candidates will be given preference.
Travel required: none
Telecommute: no
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
EVDO WiFi Router
This EV-DO WiFi router may be enough to get me to subscribe to Verizon Wireless broadband wireless EV-DO. I wish Verizon's EV-DO coverage was better.
Some more information on the EV-DO WiFi router.
Some more information on the EV-DO WiFi router.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Broadband In The Boonies
Notes on setting up shop far from good internet access.
Navini networks has some wimax deployed in the field. A base station near an internet connection pointed at the remote wimax modem can provide a connection. Craft a reflecting antenna around the back side to direct the beam. Navinia sells the base station with either omni or sectional antenna. The sectional antenna base station may peform better.
The Junxion Box takes a PC Card and shares the connection via Ethernet or wifi. This is useful with Verizon BroadbandAccess wireless data service, and could be used to back up the primary connection.
Lumin makes a portable wifi repeater with solar cell and battery. This could be a nice package to squat on a ridgeline that has line of site between the source and destination. A backup link such as IDSL or Verizon wireless broadband would be useful as a fall back.
FCC and FAA allow towers up to 200 feet without paperwork / flashing red light. If this could provide line of sight, then it might even be possible to sell tower space to a wifi provider or Verizon. Remember to ground the tower and consider wind loads and power supply.
Consider a used tower.
Speakeasy can provide DSL, IDSL for those further away from a central office, and T1. Speakeasy has a reputation for good reliability and low ping times. They provide quotes via email by submitting a service address and service phone number.
IDSL is usually more expensive than ordinary DSL and bandwidth is about 130K. With bandwidth prioritization/shaping, this could be used for interactive command line work or as a backup link.
Bandwidth prioritization can make a small pipe feel more snappy.
Hawking sells an inexpensive appliance named Broadband Booster that can provide traffic prioritization, though it is not configurable. This would be useful if running VOIP in a home office. You can also roll your own with an old PC, linux, and bandwidth shaping software. More expensive enterprise class products are available.
For power outages, install a large UPS with a generator or solar cells. Or get a tiny (10 minute capacity) UPS with a whole house generator. A 10kW Cummins Onan generator (natural gas or propane) with automatic transfer switch is nearly $5000 (including shipping, plus installation).
This wind turbine looks interesting. This would require large UPSs for times when there is less wind.
Navini networks has some wimax deployed in the field. A base station near an internet connection pointed at the remote wimax modem can provide a connection. Craft a reflecting antenna around the back side to direct the beam. Navinia sells the base station with either omni or sectional antenna. The sectional antenna base station may peform better.
The Junxion Box takes a PC Card and shares the connection via Ethernet or wifi. This is useful with Verizon BroadbandAccess wireless data service, and could be used to back up the primary connection.
Lumin makes a portable wifi repeater with solar cell and battery. This could be a nice package to squat on a ridgeline that has line of site between the source and destination. A backup link such as IDSL or Verizon wireless broadband would be useful as a fall back.
FCC and FAA allow towers up to 200 feet without paperwork / flashing red light. If this could provide line of sight, then it might even be possible to sell tower space to a wifi provider or Verizon. Remember to ground the tower and consider wind loads and power supply.
Consider a used tower.
Speakeasy can provide DSL, IDSL for those further away from a central office, and T1. Speakeasy has a reputation for good reliability and low ping times. They provide quotes via email by submitting a service address and service phone number.
IDSL is usually more expensive than ordinary DSL and bandwidth is about 130K. With bandwidth prioritization/shaping, this could be used for interactive command line work or as a backup link.
Bandwidth prioritization can make a small pipe feel more snappy.
Hawking sells an inexpensive appliance named Broadband Booster that can provide traffic prioritization, though it is not configurable. This would be useful if running VOIP in a home office. You can also roll your own with an old PC, linux, and bandwidth shaping software. More expensive enterprise class products are available.
For power outages, install a large UPS with a generator or solar cells. Or get a tiny (10 minute capacity) UPS with a whole house generator. A 10kW Cummins Onan generator (natural gas or propane) with automatic transfer switch is nearly $5000 (including shipping, plus installation).
This wind turbine looks interesting. This would require large UPSs for times when there is less wind.
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