The Sybase Users' Group of Texas – March 2011 Newsletter

Table of Contents:

1. SUG-TX March 22nd Meeting – Sybase Interoperability in a Virtualized World

2. ISUG Techcast – March 23, 2011

3. SUG-TX April 26th Meeting

4. Future SUG-TX Meetings

5. Join the SUG-TX LinkedIn Group

6. Sybase Showcases Mobility Expertise in Inaugural Enterprise Mobility Guide 2011

7. International Sybase User Group Events

8. OpenSolaris / Houston User Group for Sun (HUGS) Meeting

9. Sybase Training Schedule (Apr - Jun)

1) SUG-TX March 22nd Meeting – Sybase Interoperability in a Virtualized World

The Sybase Users’ Group of Texas will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. The presentation will be “Sybase Interoperability in a Virtualized World” by Jeffrey Wong.

Abstract:

This presentation concerns itself with the techniques necessary to ensure that Sybase products interoperate with Windows 7 and NAT networked VMware Linux and Windows XP guest virtual machines (hosted by the Windows 7 O/S). Sybase products covered will be Replication Server 15.6, ASE 15.5, Oracle 10.2g XE and Sybase IQ 15.2. Additionally, Stunnel 4.x configuration to enable guest VM connectivity out of the NAT to the Windows 7 host O/S will be covered.

Speaker Bio:

Jeffrey Wong is a consultant specializing in the application of Sybase technologies to the successful resolution of real-world business issues. He has over 24 years experience in Sybase technologies, starting as an applications developer for SQL Server 2.1 on a Pyramid Technology OSx 4.0 RISC machine. He has worked in Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and the United States, in industries as diverse as classified ads publishing, automotive, retail services, medical insurance, energy, financial services and software development (both systems and applications). He was also a contributor to the development of Sybperl 1.0.

Agenda:

4:00pm – 4:30pm Introduction, Welcome, Q&A

4:30pm – 5:45pm Sybase Interoperability in a Virtualized World

5:45pm – 6:00pm Wrap Up

6:30pm – Post meeting discussions at Champps Americana (at the Uptown location)

The meetings are held at HAL-PC, 4543 Post Oak Place, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027 (map). Members frequently continue discussions at Champps Sports Bar after the meeting while waiting for traffic to subside.

2) ISUG Techcast – March 23, 2011

The ISUG North American PowerBuilder Virtual User Group and mLogica Present: Carving Up Classic Client/Server Applications for .NET Deployment Using the New .NET Project Partitioning Feature

The March 12.1 PowerBuilder EBF contains a new tool and technology that enables you to overcome deployment issues that might impede .NET migration. You might even be able to organize your code in a way that enables you to restore RAD development to its rightful position in PowerBuilder.NET deployment.

Yakov Werde, member of TeamSybase and a PowerBuilder MVP will walk you though the ins and outs of the new partitioning feature "by-example". He'll demonstrate the proper use of the new tool that allows you to configure your deployment architecture. He'll also show you how to work around issues that might surface during partitioning. He'll explain how to determine inter-assembly dependencies, determine if any circular dependencies exist, reorganize your code object storage scheme to eliminate them, and determine where you will store your global types

Date: Wednesday, March 23rd
Time: 10am-11am PDT / 1pm-2pm EDT / 5-6pm GMT

Note: You do not have to be an ISUG member to register for this event.

3) SUG-TX April 26th Meeting

The Sybase Users' Group of Texas will hold their meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The topic will be "Improving Performance and Simplifying Administration on Sybase DBMSs" by Michael Garza of Quest Software.

Abstract:

When it comes to managing Sybase database systems, DBAs have been left with few database administration tool alternatives. And some of those tools such as DBArtisan often cost thousands of dollars and are out of budget for many DBAs, making it difficult to efficiently manage common administration tasks and ensure high performance.

Don’t miss Quest Software’s Sybase Lead Developer for Toad for Sybase, Michael Garza, discuss the development initiatives behind Toad for Sybase. With several million users worldwide, the Quest Software Toad Community requested support for Sybase databases and the Quest team has made that a priority for 2011 with the introduction of Toad for Sybase, an integrated Sybase database management tool that improves Sybase performance and simplifies database administration and performance management.

In this presentation Michael will discuss the following:

- Simplifying how to view, edit, and modify ASE database objects
- How to improve performance View and kill currently running sessions
- Quickly comparing data between one or more servers
- How to improve productivity by automating repetitive tasks

Speaker Bio:

Michael Garza is a Software Development Team Lead. He joined Quest in 2005 as a developer for SQL Litespeed. He brings over 11 years of experience of development on database tool products and is currently designing and developing Toad for Sybase.

4) Future SUG-TX Meetings

Mark your calendar for future topics for SUG-TX Meetings:

April 26: TOAD for Sybase

May 24: TBD

June 28: TBD

July 26: TBD

August 23: TBD

September 27: TechWave Wrap-Up

October 25: TBD

November 22: No Meeting – Thanksgiving week

December: Holiday Party

Suggested topics for 2011 include: PowerBuilder 12.5, Appeon 6.5, Sybase Unwired Platform (SUP), ASE 15.7/16, Replication Server, RAP, IQ, Afaria. Send other suggestions to secretary@sugtx.org.

Topics for future meetings are subject to change based on speaker availability and scheduling. Watch the newsletter for details for each meeting. A meeting will not be held in November due to proximity to the Thanksgiving holiday. December is the annual holiday party. SUG-TX usually meets on the 4^th Tuesday so add a recurring appointment on your calendar and watch for future meeting announcements and newsletters for details.

5) Join the SUG-TX LinkedIn Group

The Sybase Users’ Group of Texas has a group in LinkedIn. If you wish to join, submit a request. You can find the group by searching for “Sybase Texas” in the groups directory. Contact secretary@sugtx.org if you have any questions.

6) Sybase Showcases Mobility Expertise in Inaugural Enterprise Mobility Guide 2011

Experts Present Latest Tips, Trends and Successes in Mobile Device Management and App Development

DUBLIN, CALIF. – MARCH 1, 2011 — Sybase, Inc., an SAP® company (NYSE: SAP) and industry leader in enterprise and mobile software, today announced the release of its inaugural Enterprise Mobility Guide 2011. The 130-page book features strategic advice, actionable tips and success stories from leading mobility solutions providers. Aimed at senior business and IT leaders, the guide covers the latest trends in mobile device management and app development on platforms such as iOS, RIM and Android as well as fast-rising mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

Content contributors to the guide include experts from Accenture, Google, Motorola, Orange, RIM, Samsung, Verizon, Yankee Group, Enterprise Mobility Forum, as well as Sybase and SAP. The guide also includes more than 30 market surveys and forecasts from Gartner, Forrester Research, Yankee, Evans Data, Frost & Sullivan, CIO Strategy Forum, Computerworld and Kelton Research. The Sybase Enterprise Mobility Guide is a valuable reference tool for decision makers who are looking for best practice guidance on deploying mobile devices and apps within their organization.

"With the groundswell of smartphone and tablet penetration crossing into the enterprise, consumer demand is driving IT to quickly implement mobility solutions across the entire enterprise," said Dr. Raj Nathan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Sybase. "Sybase is a longstanding player and pioneer in the enterprise mobility space with deep expertise and best practices developed alongside a strong partner and customer ecosystem. We recognize that this ‘how-to’ education from industry leaders is an important first step in helping customers meet market demand, serving as the impetus for creating the Enterprise Mobility Guide."

For the full story, go to http://www.sybase.com/detail?id=1091922.

7) International Sybase User Group Events

The International Sybase User Group (ISUG) sponsors events for Special Interests Groups (SIGs), Virtual User Groups, and members. Sign up for ISUG Membership for as little as $25 for a basic membership and get access to events and online material. For more details, visit:

http://www.isug.com/common/JoinISUG.html

8) Sybase Events

Seminars, Conferences, Webcasts, Tradeshows, Sports events — whichever way you want to get information from Sybase, they deliver! Check out future events at:

http://www.sybase.com/about_sybase/events

If you'd like to give feedback on what types of events you think Sybase should offer please email them at events@sybase.com

9) OpenSolaris / Houston User Group for Sun (HUGS) Meeting

The OpenSolaris / Houston User Group for Sun meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the HAL-PC. The next meeting will be on April 12^th.

Web Site: http://opensolaris.org/os/project/hugs
Subscribe to the mailing list: http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/ug-hugs

10) Sybase Training Schedule (Apr - Jun)

Sybase Dallas Learning Center

14800 Quorum Drive, Suite 505

Dallas, Texas 75240

Contact: 972-687-6400

Apr 04, 2011 4 days Data Modeling with PowerDesigner 15

Apr 18, 2011 3 days Business Process Modeling with PowerDesigner 15

May 16, 2011 5 days Fast Track to Adaptive Server Enterprise

May 23, 2011 5 days Fast Track to Adaptive Server Enterprise

May 31, 2011 4 days Sybase IQ for Developers

Jun 06, 2011 5 days System and Database Administration: ASE

Jun 13, 2011 5 days Performance and Tuning: Configuring ASE 15

Jun 27, 2011 5 days Sybase IQ Administration

Please verify class availability with Sybase registration or http://sed.sybase.com/Osiris/osiris_location_NAA1.htm#DL

Send news to: secretary@sugtx.org

Do you have suggestions for our group? Would you like to present your Sybase solutions to the Sybase Users’ Group of Texas? The group is always looking for compelling presentations for our monthly meetings. Let us hear them!

Please forward this newsletter to anyone interested in learning more about Sybase products. To be added to or removed from the SUG-TX mailing list, subscribe to the mailing list at the SUG-TX Community on the My.ISUG.com website. Contact secretary@sugtx.org if you have any questions.