IBM i PTF Guide, Volume 26, Number 21 – IT Jungle

​[[{“value”:”We also have one new security vulnerability that you need to be aware of since we last published the IBM i PTF Guide .
The vulnerability is outlined in Security Bulletin: Denial of service vulnerabilities in Node.js affects IBM Rational Developer for i RPG and COBOL + Modernization Tools, Java Edition.”}]] Read More 

Rocket Finally Gets Its RUMBA, And A Whole Lot More – IT Jungle

​[[{“value”:”The deal nets Rocket several products that were once owned by Micro Focus, including the RUMBA and Reflection emulators for IBM i and several tools for the System Z mainframe.
OpenText, which acquired Micro Focus in 2023 for $5.8 billion, wanted to move the Micro Focus assets that were bundled in the Application, Modernization, and Connectivity (AMC) business, and it found a willing and able trade partner in Rocket, which is significantly larger these days than it was back in 2008.”}]] Read More 

Thoroughly Modern: Still Making These Six IBM i Security Faux Pas? STOP! Alan Hamm

​[[{“value”:”As the backbone of many enterprise IT environments, IBM i platforms are known for their robustness, reliability, and security. However, even the most resilient systems are not immune to vulnerabilities if not properly managed.
Despite their powerful capabilities, IBM i environments often suffer from outdated security practices that can expose your organization to significant risks. This article highlights the most common IBM i security faux pas and provides actionable mitigation strategies.
The Most Common IBM i Security Challenges
1. Outdated Operating System
One of the simplest yet most overlooked steps to secure an IBM i environment is to keep the …
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Guru: Web Concepts For The RPG Developer, Part 2 Chris Ringer

​[[{“value”:”Hello again! Part 1 of Web Concepts for the RPG Developer was an introduction on how to build components in an HTTP request and I hope you enjoyed it. Part 2 is just a continuation of that vast topic because there is so much to learn. I encourage you to click on the links in this article and explore on your own, too.
JSON
A web API endpoint may require the data in the body of an HTTP POST request to be constructed as JSON (“jay sahn,” short for JavaScript Object Notation). JSON is formatted text (a string) containing key:value …
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