External Tables in Oracle 10g/11g Database: Part 1

In this two-part article by Hector R. Madrid, we will learn about the External Tables in Oracle 10g/11g Database. When working in data warehouse environments, the Extraction—Transformation—Loading (ETL) cycle frequently requires the user to load information from external sources in plain file format, or perform data transfers among Oracle database in a proprietary format. This requires the user to create control files to perform the load. As the format of the source data regularly doesn't fit the one required by the Data Warehouse, a common practice is to create stage tables that load data into the database and create several queries that perform the transformation from this point on, to take the data to its final destination.

Monitoring CUPS- part2

In this second part of this two part article series by Ankur Shah, we will learn how Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) helps CUPS discover the printer and help other networking tools such as Cacti in managing printers.

Supporting an Editorial Team in Drupal 6

Drupal provides an environment where a single person can do the job of creating, editing, approving, and publishing. This works well with a small site and a low volume of content. However, where large sites and larger quantities of content prevail, there is often a team involved. In this article, we will learn about some of the terminologies that Drupal provides for supporting team work, such as:

• Roles—defining types of users
• Permissions—defining capabilities for each role
• Node Content types—as they apply to Roles
• Access Rules—for those pesky misbehaving users

Oracle Essbase System 9 Components

This article, by Joseph Sydney Gomez and Sarma Anantapantula, gives us a high level view of the optional Essbase System 9 components that are available in the System 9 Suite with the Essbase database, the common foundation for all the other components to launch from. With components like Essbase Planning or Hyperion Smart Office, there's enough to make even the stodgiest accountant's head spin.

AJAX/Dynamic Content and Interactive Forms in Joomla!

In this article by Tessa Blakeley Silver, we're going to take a look at the most popular methods to get you going with AJAX in Joomla!, using extensions and plugins, in order to help you include dynamic self-updating content and create interactive forms in your Joomla! site. While we're at it, we'll also look at some cool JavaScript toolkits, libraries, and scripts you can use to appear Ajaxy.

Making Content Findable in Drupal 6

Interesting and useful content is a necessity on any web site, particularly on those built around a Content Management System. However, this may not be the only necessity. Another necessity is making the browsing experience on your site pleasant for the visitor, and in this context, making the content easy to find. Having content on the front page of the site is one way to make it findable, but the amount of content is limited to a point before the page becomes unwieldy. In this article by J. Ayen Green, we will make it easier for site visitors to find our content in a number of ways.

Data Migration Scenarios in SAP Business ONE Application- part 2

In this article by Wolfgang Niefert, you will learn about the Advanced data migration tools, xFusion Studio in particular. You will also get to know a few tips and recommendations which you could use in your own project.