Category Archives: AIX
Using the PayPal express checkout API in Perl
Perl API for PayPal There are a number of apps written in Perl that connect to classic CC transaction gateways. Meanwhile, PayPal has become so inexpensive, that a number of merchants can save significant amounts by switching to PayPal. The … Continue reading
Lotus Protector for Mail Security
Enterprise Class Email Protection If you need to go beyond classic SPAM and Virus filtering for your IBM Domino environment, we recommend you take a look at Lotus Protector for Mail Security. Starting at only $29.50 one time license fee … Continue reading
Migrating Data to DB2 9.7 LUW
Problem You reached the limit or your unhappy with the performance or features of your database server, and you want to move to DB2. The transition can be simple with respect to your code, as it may be just a … Continue reading
IBM Security Tools
IBM has a comprehensive approach to encourage security by design. A free Red Book is available for developers: The IBM Redbook for Security in Development The home page for IBM’s main security testing tool is IBM Rational AppScan Share and … Continue reading
Where are the logs on AIX 7?
If you are familiar with Linux and Solaris where the logs are typically in /var/log/messages and /var/adm/messages, looking for the logs on an AIX system might be frustrating at first. The usual file locations are empty or non existent. By … Continue reading
Get grep right
Problem When you look for a process in the ps output, the command line of grep often shows up: ps auwwx | grep sshd root 648 0.0 0.0 3732 1012 ? S Apr06 0:00 /usr/sbin/sshd user 20807 0.0 0.0 4836 … Continue reading
How to clear the IBM Lotus Domino server's dns cache
Problem When the domino server caches an MX record, and that record changes, it may take time before the cache is refreshed. In some instances it is desirable to have the DNS cache refreshed on demand. Solution On the Domino … Continue reading
Create Explain Tables in DB2 9.7
Problem The explain tables allow to create access plans and visualize them. Before the explain feature of DB2 can be used, the EXPLAIN tables need to be generated. Solution To create the EXPLAIN tables, the following command needs to be … Continue reading
IBM Domino SSL Keyring File access error when using SMTP TLS
Problem When using SMTP TLS, the IBM Domino server shows the following error in the log file: SSL Error: Keyring File access error Solution When engaging the STARTTLS command, the Domino server looks in the default location for the Keyring … Continue reading
LDAP Authentication with IBM Domino Server 8.5.1
Problem When using a complex email infrastructure, multiple email servers are involved usually. The core servers typically take care of managing the data that users access in their day to day activities. Other servers can be used for SPAM/Virus filtering, … Continue reading