Wednesday, January 27, 2010

About PHP / MySQL: Wordpress Admin White Screen

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Wordpress Admin White Screen
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Sun on the Horizon

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Executive Strategy Weekly Edition
January 27, 2010

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SPECIAL REPORT

Oracle and Sun
On April 20, 2009, Oracle announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Sun Microsystems. Just last week, Oracle received regulatory approval from the European Commission for this acquisition. What will this mean for Oracle and it customers? Find out at an all-day live event for customers, partners, press and analysts on January 27th, 2010 at 9:00 AM Pacific time, at its headquarters in Redwood Shores, California. Details are available here.

NEWS

Become Honorary CIO of Stark Industries
Are you transforming your enterprise through innovation by using Oracle solutions? Does your company consider you a business hero? Tell us your Oracle success story and you could become the Honorary CIO of Stark Industries, get your story printed on Oracle.com and go to the Iron Man 2 premier.
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Blog: What is Oracle WebCenter?
From Vince Casarez, vice president of product management for Oracle Enterprise 2.0 and Portal Products: " I want to first start with Oracle's overall vision and direction around Fusion Middleware 11g to set the context for Oracle WebCenter, User Interaction, and Portals."
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White Paper: The Story Behind "Complete, Open, and Integrated" (PDF)
To deliver on such a strategy, a strong focus on IT architecture is crucial. The right architecture opens the door to IT-led business innovation. The right architecture is the backbone of successful value integration. The right architecture keeps your options open.
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TWEET OF THE WEEK

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APEX Under The Hood
Take a closer look with the author of Pro Oracle Application Express. John Scott, Oracle ACE and 2006's APEX Developer of the Year explains how APEX can help you produce professional polished applications.
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OPINION

Joining the Cause: Q&A With Oracle President Safra Catz
"I was very impressed by the organization’s mission and the people leading it, " says Catz, a Susan G. Komen for the Cure global ambassador. "Since I lost my mother to breast cancer, I wanted to support the good work that Komen for the Cure is doing so that others won’t have to experience the same loss my family did."
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Five Ideas: Sun
“Sun is a pioneer in enterprise computing, and this combination recognizes the innovation and customer success the company has achieved. Our largest customers have been asking us to step up to a broader role to reduce complexity, risk and cost by delivering a highly optimized stack based on standards. This transaction will preserve and enhance investments made by our customers, while we continue to work with our partners to provide customers with choice." — Oracle President Charles Phillips.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

About Databases: ACCDB File Format

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The release of Access 2007 brought us a new file format. The MDB database files we've known for over a decade are now slated to become historical relics. While Access... Read more

 
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If you've been working with databases for a while, chances are you've heard the term normalization. Perhaps someone's asked you "Is that database normalized?" or "Is that in BCNF?" All... Read more

 
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In a recent forum message, Lodi0080 wrote: "I have an access 2007 database table linked to an excel spreadsheet. however, if the database is opened, I cannot open the excel... Read more

 
 
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Monday, January 25, 2010

Live Webcast: Larry Ellison to Unveil Oracle + Sun Strategy

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February 2010

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Live Webcast:
Larry Ellison to Unveil Oracle + Sun Strategy
Software. Hardware. Complete.
Wednesday, January 27
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, along with executives from Oracle and Sun, will outline the strategy for the combined companies, product road maps, and how customers will benefit from having all components—hardware, operating system, database, middleware, and applications—engineered to work together. Register now.

ORACLE STORE OFFERS

Oracle Primavera Now Available for Purchase Online
Primavera project portfolio management applications are now available on the Oracle Store.
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Save 15% When You Virtualize Your Apps on Linux
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BLOGOSPHERE
Frank Buytendijk, VP of EPM Strategy The Need for Information Governance
By Frank Buytendijk, VP of EPM Strategy

Judson Althoff, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Alliances and Channels Sitting In: Darren Bibby - Channels Research with IDC
By Judson Althoff, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Alliances and Channels

Jim McGlothlin, VP of Higher Ed. Apps Programs Have a Seat; We Just Want to Ask You a Few Questions...
By Jim McGlothlin, VP of Higher Ed. Apps Programs

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WEBCASTS AND VIDEO

Live Webcast: High Availability and Disaster Recovery with Oracle Application Grid Products
February 4
Even when disaster strikes, keeping essential services available is a must for the modern enterprise. Learn how Oracle application grid products, including Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle Coherence, enable reliable disaster recovery strategies with embedded high-availability features. Register today.

On-Demand Webcast: Break Through the Haze Around Cloud Computing
Enterprise cloud computing is one of today's most important technology trends. This emerging technology promises to deliver new levels of IT agility and efficiency, flexibility, and enterprise-class quality of service. Register now to watch the Adopting Enterprise Cloud Computing Webcast.

Video: User Experience Breakthrough in Agile 9.3
Jeff McKibben, from Oracle customer ON Semiconductor, shares his thoughts about the upgrade to Agile 9.3 and the new user experience improvements. Watch his video on the Usable Apps Blog.

PODCASTS

Oracle PartnerNetwork Program Offering Specialization
Customers make IT buying decisions by looking at partners' specialized areas and their references. Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) members can now specialize in Oracle product and solution areas and be recognized by Oracle. Judson Althoff and Penny Philpot will share how OPN Specialization works. Listen now...

John Scott on APEX and His Pro Oracle Application Express Book
John Scott, an Oracle ACE named APEX Developer of the Year 2006, has written the popular book Pro Oracle Application Express. Learn more about Application Express, or APEX. Listen now...

Brian Huff, Oracle ACE and Author of Transforming Infoglut
Glean actionable business information from your "digital landfill" by deploying a flexible, cost-effective content management framework across your entire organization. Bex Huff's new book Transforming Infoglut!: A Pragmatic Strategy for Oracle Enterprise Content Management details, step by step, how to rein in the current data explosion and gain a competitive edge. Listen now...

Melanie Cameron, Author of Oracle Procure to Pay Guide and Oracle General Ledger Guide
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EVENTS

Oracle Applications Strategy Update - Global Tour 2010
Join Oracle executives for Smart Strategies: Your Road Map to the Future, an exclusive briefing on the latest business trends and technology shifts—and their pervasive impact on organizational strategies. Get more information about an event near you.

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USER GROUPS

Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group Training Days
February 17-18
Denver, Colorado
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Higher Education User Group Conference - Alliance
February 28-March 3
San Antonio, Texas
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COLLABORATE 10
April 18-22
Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
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OHUG 2010 Global Conference
Mirage Hotel and Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
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ODTUG Kaleidoscope Conference 2010
June 27-30
Washington DC
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OAUG Connection Point 2010 Regional Conferences
OAUG Connection Point 2010 Seminars are focused, two-day regional events that bring top-notch Oracle Applications training to cities around the world. The events are prime opportunities to connect with industry experts through education sessions, networking events, and exhibitor showcases. Registration is open now for this event:

Details and registration are available at OAUG Connection Point 2010 Seminars.

Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG)
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) serves users of Oracle Applications products, including Oracle Fusion Applications, Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft Enterprise, Agile, Hyperion, Oracle Retail, Oracle Communications, Siebel CRM, and more. For information about OAUG membership, visit the OAUG Web site or call the OAUG Membership Department at +1.404.240.0897.

OAUG Geographic and Special Interest Groups
The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) Geographic user groups (Geos) and special interest groups (SIGs) are affiliated, self-governing worldwide communities of Oracle users and consultants who volunteer their time, energy, and knowledge to achieve common goals and objectives connected with specific geographic regions, industries, or products/product lines. Find out how you can get involved with the OAUG’s active user communities today.

Join the IOUG
Join the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) for exclusive benefits, including discounted registration to COLLABORATE 10, April 18-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More...

EDUCATION

Try the Oracle University Knowledge Center!
Would you like to have access to Oracle University's vast library of e-learning content? Check out the Oracle University Knowledge Center. Online offerings include all Oracle products and technologies and range from highly technical courses to end-user training. New courses are regularly added to the Knowledge Center and provide the information and training you need to master new products or increase proficiency on earlier releases.

To find out about pricing information and to get a free trial membership to the Knowledge Center, contact your local Oracle University Education Representative.

Featured Oracle University Courses
For more information, call 1.800.529.0165 in the U.S. or 1.800.510.3432 in Canada to speak with an education sales representative.

Siebel Courses

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Hyperion Courses

  • Oracle Hyperion Planning 11.1.1: Create & Manage Applications (U.S. / Canada)
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JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Courses

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PeopleSoft Courses

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Oracle Database
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February 18
TimesTen 11g New Features

February 23
Using PL/SQL with TimesTen 11g

February 25
Using the BlackBerry Client with Oracle Lite 10.3.0.3

Oracle Financials
February 17
Project Community: Oracle Projects Contingent Workers Functionality

February 24
Receivable Community: Understanding Setting Up and Using Notes Receivables Release 12


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February 17
Grid Control High-Availability Best Practices

JD Edwards World
February 10
JD Edwards World: Basic Process for Electronic Nota Fiscal - English

February 11
JD Edwards World: How to Process Batch Journal Entries

February 17
JD Edwards World: Processo Basico da Nota Fiscal Electronica - Portugues

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Oracle + Sun: Software. Hardware. Complete.

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January 2010

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SPOTLIGHT

Software. Hardware. Complete.
Watch the Oracle + Sun Launch Event

The European Commission announced approval of Oracle’s acquisition of Sun on January 21, setting into motion a transformation of the world’s largest enterprise software company that will change the way customers buy, run, and manage their business systems. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, along with executives from Oracle and Sun, will outline the strategy for the combined companies, product road maps, and how customers will benefit from having all components—hardware, operating system, database, middleware, and applications—engineered to work together.

  • Watch the Oracle + Sun strategy update with Larry Ellison.
  • Oracle + Sun: Get all the official background on the acquisition.
  • Five Ideas: Sun: Hear what experts said about the acquisition when it was first announced in April 2009, including why CEO Larry Ellison called Sun “critical” to Oracle's business.

NEWS

Andrew McAfee: Building Your Enterprise 2.0 Toolkit
In Andrew McAfee’s new book Enterprise 2.0: New Collaborative Tools for Your Organization's Toughest Challenges, the Harvard Berkman Center for Internet and Society fellow explains how social media can be used on an organization’s intranets and extranets and the impact it has on business. Here, McAfee tells Profit Online readers how to get started. Hint: Even though “the toolkit is a lot better than it was just a few years ago,” you should be thinking bigger than technology.
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Can an Oracle On Demand Solution Save You Money?
As companies demand greater responsiveness to business priorities while reducing IT costs, Oracle On Demand is helping with solutions that can transform IT performance. Use this 15-minute online assessment to benchmark your IT strategy in three domains: spending, best practices, and delivery.
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How CFOs Can Prepare for the Economic Recovery
Oracle’s own CFO Jeff Epstein sat down recently with KPMG National Managing Partner Lynne Doughtie to discuss new research on the state of the economic recovery and the increasingly influential role of the CFO in steering the business through today’s tough economic times. Learn more about what trends she sees ahead for CFOs and their organizations in the months ahead.
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February Issue of Profit Magazine Now Available
Read the online version of the executive’s guide to Oracle applications, or subscribe to the print or digital edition. In the winter issue, learn how Ambassador Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, made IT strategy a critical part of her goal to raise US$2 billion in an effort to eradicate breast cancer through education, screening, research, and awareness.
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InformationWeek: Oracle Buys Data Quality Vendor
“Silver Creek's technology is used by companies that buy, make or sell products prone to complex data quality issues, such as computers and electronics, part and repair items, or electrical and plumbing supplies.”
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OPINION

Who Can You Trust? Five Principles for Restoring Confidence to Suspicious Markets
“Trust is the basic driver of the economy. If we don’t trust organizations to deliver goods or services when we pay for them, or if organizations don’t have the trust that most customers will pay on time, there is no basis for business,” says Frank Buytendijk, Oracle vice president of EPM.
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WEBCAST

Oracle + Sun Strategy Update Webcast
Wednesday, January 27
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
Software. Hardware. Complete.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how this powerful combination will transform the IT industry. Register today for this live Webcast.

TECH DIVE

Easy Disaster-Proof Production
The cost of unplanned downtime can be prohibitive, especially in today’s economic climate. Using Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control for Data Guard setup, management (including switchover or failover) and monitoring can save a lot of time and resources in event of system failure.
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EVENTS

COLLABORATE 2010
April 18-22
Las Vegas, Nevada

The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG), and Quest International Users Group present COLLABORATE 10, Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community. As an educational conference, COLLABORATE 10 helps users of the full family of Oracle business applications and database software gain greater value from their Oracle investments. Register today.

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