IBM Makes a Lightweight ODBC Client

Yeah, as a developer, the major PITA in getting connected to a database that's not MS, is the client. For years, IBM ensconced their basic ODBC driver in a fat 450MB - 1GB download. There goes half a day at a client's local waiting to get the desktop which is invariably lacking everything you need to get to work. Usually it takes 2 - 3 days to get going. Now you can cut the wait. Get the IBM DB2 Driver for ODBC and CLI and get to work pronto. Here are the 3 links you need now:
First, read about it here.
Next, agree to it through the finder.
Last, download it (wait for the anchor to load completely and look for "IBM DB2 Driver for ODBC and CLI (32-bit)" on the page)
Thanks so much IBM for making this available.Above is IBM's logo. I'm just a fan and grateful. I don't have permission. IBM lawyers, if you are angry for the display, please email and I will take it down. Note the display is an homage. Word.

Viewing Reboots and Shutdowns in Windows Server

This morning I needed to research when a clients machine had shutdown - if at all - since I had reported not being able to connect via Remote Desktop through VPN last night.
I digress. If you want to find the history of shutdowns in Windows Server 2003, and presumably higher, simply go to START --> Administrative Tools --> Event Viewer.
In Event Viewer look at the Source column for Events by USER32. Those will be your Shutdowns and Restarts.




This morning I needed to research when a clients machine had shutdown - if at all - since I had reported not being able to connect via Remote Desktop through VPN last night.
I digress. If you want to find the history of shutdowns in Windows Server 2003, and presumably higher, simply go to START --> Administrative Tools --> Event Viewer.
In Event Viewer look at the Source column for Events by USER32. Those will be your Shutdowns and Restarts.