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Comparing Open Source ESB Solutions

Greg — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:27:56 +0000

The case for implementing a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) with an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) backbone is clear, and enterprises today have many open source ESB options to choose from. On Wednesday, August 4 we'll compare the leading open source ESB solutions in a free webinar. Open source ESB solutions to be covered in this webinar include JBoss ESB, Mule ESB, Open ESB, Petals, ServiceMix, and Synapse. Attendees will learn which ESB options are best suited to different enterprise SOA needs as well as how to approach migrations from commercial ESB solutions like Oracle ESB.

Other topics to be covered in this webinar include:

What is an ESB, really?
Recent developments in open source ESB/SOA
Key features of the leading open source ESB solutions
Finalists and recommendations

If you're interested in evaluating open source ESB solutions for use in your organization, or if you're considering migrating from a proprietary ESB solution, this webinar is one you won't want to miss. Reserve your seat today.

Take a 5 Minute Survey for a Chance to Win Free Support, Scanning, or Services

Greg — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:32:02 +0000

We're conducting a brief survey to learn how companies like yours are using open source software today. Spend a few minutes answering just seven questions, and we'll enter you in a drawing to win your choice of three great prizes:

Free scanning of your software (up to 15,000 files) to find what open source software is included
One free technical support incident on any open source project for which OpenLogic offers support
One free two-hour open source policy web workshop for your company

The drawing wil be held on June 14, 2010, and the winner will be notified by email within 48 hours. So don't wait – take the survey now and be entered to win!

Click here to begin the survey »

Learn How to Create an Enterprise Open Source License Compliance Program

Greg — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:36:36 +0000

Open source license compliance has emerged as a critical issue for businesses seeking to take advantage of the cost and technical benefits of open source software. Non-compliance can result in legal action, monetary damages, negative publicity, and compromised intellectual property.

On June 23 OpenLogic and Greenberg Traurig are hosting a free webinar about creating an enterprise open source license compliance program that will help you guard against potential risks. Attorney Heather Meeker will discuss best practices for complying with different types of open source licenses – including GPL, permissive, and Affero-type licenses – as well as how to maintain ongoing license compliance. Other topics to be covered in this webinar include:

The license compliance enforcement landscape
Infringement vs. compliance risks
GPL v2 vs. GPL v3 compliance concerns
Developing a livable open source policy
Case studies: how to fix license compliance problems

Whether you're new to open source license compliance or already have a compliance program in place, you won't want to miss this informative session. Reserve your seat today.

Using Open Source Software in Your Products? Learn How to Scan for Open Source and Comply with Licenses

Greg — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:24:53 +0000

Open source software is so widespread that it has made its way into a wide variety of products – from cars to DVRs to security systems. In addition, companies often provide free software to customers or partners that includes open source. Even the latest mobile apps often contain open source components.

Distributing products containing open source software creates a set of important legal obligations, yet many enterprises aren't even aware of the issue.

On May 19 we're hosting a free webinar in which we'll discuss how scanning for open source software and licenses is critical in order to understand your open source usage and the corresponding license obligations, and how this information can help you avoid legal action and protect intellectual property. We'll also demonstrate how our OSS Deep Discovery source code scanning tool identifies open source software, licenses, and obligations, enabling you to accurately audit open source usage and quickly reconcile scan results. You'll also learn about:

Binary vs. source code scanning
Identifying and minimizing false positives
Aggregating and analyzing scan results
Creating a bill of materials and bill of licenses
Understanding open source license obligations and conflicts
Ensuring ongoing license compliance

If you're interested in learning more about scanning and open source license compliance, be sure to join us on Wednesday, May 19 at 11:00 Pacific / 2:00 Eastern / 7:00 GMT. Reserve your spot today!

Get Training on JBoss and Tomcat

Greg — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:43:57 +0000

Did you know OpenLogic now offers web-based open enrollment training on open source software? These instructor-led courses are ideal for folks who want to learn about popular open source technologies but don't have a large enough group for an on-site training seminar. Each online training course includes a free e-book of the training materials.

Intro and advanced courses on JBoss and Tomcat are currently scheduled for June. Please visit the OpenLogic website for detailed course descriptions, pricing, and registration. Courses on additional topics will be scheduled soon, so be sure to check the training schedule frequently.

Intro to Tomcat Administration – June 8-9 – 10:00-1:00 MDT (noon-3:00 EDT) both days
Advanced Tomcat Administration – June 10-11 – 10:00-1:00 MDT (noon-3:00 EDT) both days
Intro to JBoss Administration – June 15-16 – 10:00-1:00 MDT (noon-3:00 EDT) both days
Advanced JBoss Administration – June 17-18 – 10:00-1:00 MDT (noon-3:00 EDT) both days

Interested in open enrollment training on a particular open source package or topic? Send us an email with your suggestions, and we'll let you know as soon as we schedule a course that matches your requirements!

Take the 2010 Future of Open Source Survey

Greg — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:54:38 +0000

At this year's OSBC conference, Michael Skok of North Bridge Venture Partners will present the results of the annual Future of Open Source Survey. OpenLogic is proud to be a survey Collaborator, which basically means that we're helping get the word out and encourage participation. This survey offers a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts on the state of open source software and open source business models, the factors driving adoption of open source, and how the market will evolve over the coming years. So if you haven't already done so, take a few minutes to participate in the survey and share your perspective. And if you'd like to check out the results from last year's survey, go here.

CentOS, Fedora, openSUSE, or Ubuntu – Which Community Linux is Right for Your Enterprise?

Greg — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:44:11 +0000

Community Linux has become increasingly popular within the enterprise as companies strive to cut costs without compromising on functionality and reliability. Our next webinar, Choosing the Right Community Linux for Your Enterprise, will compare of the leading community Linux distributions, including CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, and openSUSE. Brad Reeves, Senior Content Engineer at OpenLogic, will discuss which distributions are best suited to different uses within the enterprise as well as how to approach migrations from commercial Linux distributions like Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Top Ways to Stretch Your Budget by Using More Open Source Software

Greg — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:54:25 +0000

As budgets and priorities for next year begin to take shape, companies of all sizes are looking to open source software to find ways to stretch software budgets without limiting innovation or productivity. We'll discuss the top strategies for using open source to get more done for less in our next webinar, Top 10 Ways to Stretch Your Budget by Using More Open Source Software in 2010. This webinar will be held on Wednesday, December 9 at 11:00 Pacific / 2:00 Eastern / 7:00 GMT.

In this webinar Kim Weins and Rod Cope will explore the process of enterprise open source software adoption from the perspective of three key stakeholders within the typical organization: developers, architects, and CIOs. We'll examine the unique challenges and goals of each of these roles, giving you tips on:

How to overcome internal roadblocks to the use of open source
How to meet the legal requirements of open source
What are the hottest technology areas for open source that you should consider

Whether you're a developer or architect hoping to get more done with open source or a CIO looking to cut costs, this is one webinar you won't want to miss. Be sure to join us on December 9 and find out how you can make the most with open source in 2010.

Learn the Ten Key Elements of Open Source Governance

Greg — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:01:06 +0000

As enterprise use of open source software continues to expand, companies are increasingly aware of the importance of open source governance. If you're interested in learning about the essentials required for an effective open source governance process, be sure to sign up for our next webinar, "Ten Key Elements of Effective Open Source Governance in the Enterprise," which will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 11:00 Pacific / 2:00 Eastern.

In this webinar, Kim Weins of OpenLogic and Greg Olsen of Olliance Group will discuss the ten essential elements for creating and maintaining an effective open source governance program in the enterprise. Topics to be covered include:

Defining and implementing enterprise open source policies
Securing support within the organization
Taking inventory of open source software usage
Managing requests and approvals for open source
Ensuring ongoing compliance through auditing and reporting

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for this informative session.

Comparison of Open Source Tools for Source Control Management (SCM)

Greg — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:18:23 +0000

Wikipedia defines application lifecycle management (ALM) as "the marriage of business management to software engineering made possible by tools that facilitate and integrate requirements management, architecture, coding, testing, tracking, and release management." Source control management (SCM) tools are a key component of the ALM process, and developers today have many good open source options when it comes to selecting SCM tools.

We're hosting a webinar on April 28 in which we'll compare and contrast some of the most popular open source tools for SCM, including Bazaar, CVS, Git, Mercurial, and Subversion. Brad Reeves, Senior Content Engineer at OpenLogic, will examine the features included with popular open source SCM tools and discuss which tools best interface with other commonly used ALM applications.

Other topics covered to be covered this webinar include:

Which open source SCM tools are best at branching, merging, and tagging
Client/server vs. single repository SCM tools
Peer-to-peer vs. distributed system SCM tools
How the leading open source SCM tools compare to commercial alternatives

Whether you're evaluating open source SCM tools for use in your software engineering process or simply want to stay abreast of new trends, please be sure to join us on Tuesday, April 28 at 11:00 Pacific / 2:00 Eastern.