Rocket U2 Professional Services
Announcing the U2 Migration Factory
Rocket U2 is pleased to announce the “U2 Migration Factory” which facilitates the migration of legacy MultiValue solutions to U2. So if you have friends or associates using another MV database, please make them aware of this new offering.
The U2 Migration Factory is unique in combining an Automated Migration Tool (AMT) with experienced migration specialists who have completed over a thousand successful migrations. Free remote assistance is available for basic migrations and proof-of-concept exercises based on the number of users you are migrating. Additional assistance is available for comprehensive migration projects including code reworking, assurance testing, project management and status reporting. The U2 Migration Factory offers it all!
For more information, email u2services@rs.com
Optimize Your U2 Data Server
Rocket U2 Services offers two engagements to keep your system running optimally. Rocket recommends a HealthCheck, which checks the system from the U2 Data Server viewpoint. After the U2 Data Server is optimized, additional speed can be gained by performing an Application Optimization engagement. For more information, please email u2services@rs.com.
Product Information
U2 DataVu Query V1.1.1 - FREE
U2 DataVu Query (DVQ) is a free download that supports querying UniVerse and UniData data sources, grouping and aggregation, printing and export to PDF. No VSG Schemas for UniData or HS.ADMIN setup for UniVerse are required to access your U2 data. Click here to download this free tool together with its example database to get started using U2 DataVu Query.
U2 DataVu Query V1.1.1 brings additional support for SB+ fields that contain complex expressions and improves performance when viewing U2 resource folders.
U2 DataVu Query is just the first step to helping you visualize your data. Our other offerings – U2 DataVu Report and U2 DataVu Dashboard - can help you extend your queries to better show the insights in your data in a few simple steps.
Review our recorded Webinar to learn more about U2 DataVu Query, and to explore the advanced benefits of U2 DataVu Report and U2 DataVu Dashboard, including:
- Additional export formats
- Highly formatted and graphic reports
- Interactive dashboards
- Embedded Web delivery
XAdmin V 2.1.3 – Now Available
XAdmin V2.1.3 was recently released and is now available for download at the Rocket U2 download page. This version of XAdmin works with either UniData or UniVerse and is an Eclipse-based tool that includes key administration functions such as configuration, authorization and performance monitoring. You can extend XAdmin by adding your own plug-in, like calling a Basic routine, or you can embed XAdmin plug-ins into your own Eclipse-based application.
Product Availability
The following products are scheduled for release:
- UniVerse 11.1.1 Personal Edition for Windows
- U2 DataVu Query V1.1.1
- wIntegrate 6.2.2
- XAdmin 2.1.3
For information on the latest releases of U2 products look for the U2 Product Availability Matrix at u2tc.rocketsoftware.com/matrix.asp.
New Product Availability Matrix Look and Feel!
We now have a new look to our product availability matrix (PAM):
You will notice some new columns and new graphics. At the top and bottom you can click to generate a new matrix at any time, send us feedback or questions and access the online documentation.
If there is an Alert for a given product release you will see the word Alert next to the version number in the Release column.
Two new columns, 32-Bit and 64-Bit will indicate if the product is supported on 32-bit, 64-bit or both. If both columns have Y marked, it means the product was built on 32-bit but supports both 32- and 64-bit systems.
The column heading for OS Releases is a clickable link that will lead you to a web page with more information on the specific platform.
The PLC (Product Lifecycle) heading is a clickable link that explains the PLC codes.
The Notes column will have links to see the Readme, the Software License Agreement (SLA) for Rocket-branded versions and, for the databases any Add-Ons. You may also see a link titled TNxxxxxx which would be a link to a TechNote related to this product version.
The Downloads column will have a link to download any Clients associated with the base product as well as the installable on-line documentation for Rocket-branded versions.
We hope you’ll find this new look easy to understand and use; we will be updating the data that populates this matrix over the coming weeks. Enjoy and do give us your feedback.
U2BC
U2BC Users: Information on Latest Release
On March 18, 2011, the Rocket U2 Operations Team released an updated version of U2BusinessConnect (U2BC) with the following modifications (some modifications were released previously):
- Support for U2 DataVu product upgrades
- Implement U2 Web DE 5.0 Business Rules
- Updated look for Product Availability Matrix (PAM)
- Invoice lookup
- SBClient Transacation Review
- Handbook and Other Resources Available Online
For more information, email u2bc@rs.com
U2 Events
U2 University Matriculation
The U2 University (U2U) 2010/11 Academic Year is over, the graduates have tossed their caps into the air and diplomas have, metaphorically, been handed out. Events were held in Denver, Colorado, Sydney, Australia, and Birmingham, UK. Some key numbers:
- 10+ sponsors, exhibitors and speakers
- 50+ Rocket U2 presenters
- Hundreds of registered attendees
- 30 Hands-on Labs with a total of 300 seats available
- 142 Certification Tests taken; 60% Pass Rate
- A thousand meals and snacks
- Three MacBook Air prizes
Some of the feedback we got:
“Very well organized by the U2 team. Was nice to see all the people I have heard of over the years.”
“The certification programme is very appreciated”
“All speakers are very passionate. Good info – good knowledge of their products. Important: All Rocket people are available for info – Very good!”
“The best U2 conference I ever attended. Thank you all for the effort & information provided”
“More labs—no matter how well the info is presented during a presentation, it is only through a hands-on lab that things become clear”:
“More Macbooks!”
“Somewhere hot (next time), near a beach!”
Thanks to all our sponsors, attendees, presenters and staff! We’ll see you at the next event—watch for information at http://u2u.rocketsoftware.com
ZoneLink: Building a Web App with Visual Studio and UO.NET
Walk though how to build your first UniObjects for .NET-based Web application using Microsoft Visual Studio at https://u2devzone.rocketsoftware.com/accelerate/resources/videos/introduction-to-uniobjects.net/uonet_intro.flv/view
Zone in at http://www.u2devzone.com and give us your feedback at u2askus@rs.com!
Webinars
Come Tour the U2 Migration Factory
To learn more about how it works and dispel any notion that application migration and enhancement is too costly or resource intensive, come take a tour of the “U2 Migration Factory” by attending our upcoming webinar. Hear how our people, processes, assistance levels and methodology along with our Automated Migration Tool result in a much lower cost migration. See how migrating to U2 and taking advantage of our additional offerings can boost your application and business effectiveness!
Visit our Webinars page to view the recorded presentation.
Missed a Webinar?
Did you miss a Webinar? Be sure to check out our web site for links to product Webinars-past under Resources, Media Casts, Webinars. Current listings include:
Also check out the recorded public technical webinars at www.u2devzone.com including:
Podcasts
Click here to visit our library of podcasts.
Support Corner
U2 Support “Entitled” Tech Notes
Access to this knowledge base is available to Rocket Software Business Partners with a valid maintenance agreement, Tiered Partners of Distributors, and customers with a valid U2 maintenance agreement directly through Rocket Software. To access these tech notes, visit u2tc.rocketsoftware.com - you need to register and sign in to U2 TechConnect in order to access entitled documents. For more information, select the link “Discover how to access U2 Entitled Documents in the Knowledgebase” found near the top center of the page located at u2tc.rocketsoftware.com. After you “Sign in”, select “U2 knowledge base” in the left sidebar.
Entitled Partners and Customers also have access to “Self Help” including recorded U2 Technical Briefings. You’ll find dozens of recordings related to UniVerse 11.1, U2 Automatic Data Encryption (ADE), U2 External Database Access (EDA) U2 Replication, MQ-AMI, SBXA, wIntegrate, and more.
Tech Note: How to start the Windows UniRPC Service using the debug level and timeout parameters in the Command mode”
In the Windows environment, you can start the UniRPC service using additional debug level and timeout parameters; however, those parameters are not retained after a system reboot. This Tech Note contains a VB.NET program that can be used to start the UniRPC service in command mode using these additional parameters. Unirpcdx version 2.0 starts the UniRPC service with the two parameters and then exits.
Tech Note: “I uninstalled SBClient 6 and now when I run SBClient 5 it doesn't display complete characters”
This Tech Note will help you resolve this situation.
Tech Note #1239813: “How to set up SB+ auto login?”
This Tech Note will help you set up a new or existing SB+ user with the auto login feature in SB= 5.4.
Review the entitled Tech Notes for more information.
Partner News
Danny's Automotive, a leading supplier of automotive parts in southern Africa, has improved efficiency, expanded management decision-making and become more compteitive through its use of soultions based on U2 software.
Danny’s Automotive provides quality replacement parts and accessories to auto dealers and other customers throughout South Africa and regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Originally founded in 1959, Danny’s has grown rapidly over the past seven years and now employs more than 250 people.
User Group News
CMUG
At the March 8th meeting of CMUG, Doug Averch of U2Logic provided training in Eclipse programming. Those that attended got the background on Eclipse and were writing Eclipse code by the end of the meeting.
At the April 12th meeting, Colin Sherman, MITS Corporate Account Manager, presented the easy to use ad-hoc reporting solution, MITS Report, and the powerful analytics solution: MITS Discover.
U2UG
The 2011 U2UG board elections are over! Laura Hirsh will assume the role of president and Brian Leach will move to the position of past president. David Jordon is the new vice president. The remainder of the U2UG board will be made up of members-at-large: Charles Barouch, Jay Labonte, and Glenn Sallis.
U2 Tell Us
If you develop with Python, or are thinking of developing with Python and Rocket U2, please let us know that you are interested by sending an email to u2askus@rs.com.
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