If you receive a 401 or 404 error when accessing ESS pages, you need to make sure that the server users have read/write access on the ESS directories. The directories that need this access are WEBDIR/lawson/xbnnet, WEBDIR/lawson/xhrnet, and WEBDIR/lawson/webappjs.
It is important to note that the permsmaint command does not set this security, and it must be set manually by a server administrator.
Merging systems together is an ongoing trend in the business technology world. Artificial Intelligence (AI) would enhance customer relationship management (CRM), and using both CRM and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems simultaneously would vastly improve the business operations. Another union to consider is Blockchain and ERP. Studies have been done and some have reason to believe that this decentralized, distributed ledger technology can significantly improve ERP systems by reducing security risks, and providing greater visibility and control to stakeholders. An article on BBN Times, written by Naveen Joshi, shares 4 ways Blockchain is reinventing ERP systems. They are:
Joshi points out though the initial application of blockchain was for cryptocurrencies, this sophisticated technology is capable of offering plenty of other capabilities that are worth notifying. One such feature, cryptographic validation function, holds enough power to curb the security issues. Thus, blockchain can be the right choice to fight hacking. This would be beneficial to protect a cloud-based service that stores, manages, and controls the data flow centrally in the ERP system is one of the most accessible paths from where hackers can make their way to carry out their nefarious activities. Security is one of many advantages Blockchain can add to an ERP system.
One of the biggest lifestyle changes many people faced last year as the pandemic hit was in the education sector. Online schooling became the norm for the majority of the year and continues to be the mode of teaching at the start of 2021 for many institutions. An article on capustechnology.com showcases what business minds and academics believe are the 25 education technology trends we might see this year.
The pandemic took 2020 on an unexpected ride. It doesn’t seem like 2021 will be the end of the pandemic just yet. Expect many of these and other technology predictions to be the main focus in education technology this year.
Before doing any work on your WebSphere Application Server, it is a good idea to back up the profiles. To do this, navigate to <WAS_HOME>/bin. Run the command “manageprofiles.bat -listProfiles” to get a list of all the profiles that need to be backed up. Then run the command:
-manageprofiles.bat -backupProfile -profileName <profile name> -backupFile <full path to back up the file>
Make sure the full file path already exists.
Troubleshooting:
One common issue is if you already have a backup file in the backup directory with the same name. You also might get an error message if one or more of your servers is running. To see which servers are running, run the serverStatus.bat -all command. The deployment manager status can be reviewed from WAS_HOME/bin. Other servers can be viewed by navigating to the WAS_HOME/profiles/<profile you are checking>/bin. Sometimes you might also need to stop the web server(s) in IIS.
The best way to stand out from competition could be as simple as implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Though “simple” may not be the best way to describe the nature of ERP. While an ERP solution can provide plenty of functionalities, including traceability, quality control capabilities, and management of formulas, there are difficult things to consider such as high cost, confusing selection process, risks of failure, and careful implementation. An article on azbigmedia.com weighs the pros and cons of implementing an ERP software for your business. Here is a bulleted version of the list, with a full description of each option in the original article (link below):
Pros
Cons
While the decision may not be easy, any business who has successfully implemented an ERP system has seen vast improvements to their organization.
An integral part of ensuring business success these days is making sure your company has a recruitment customer relationship management (CRM) in place. Customer satisfaction more than ever is the key competitive advantage. Happy customers establish brand loyalty and retention, bringing more profit and brand awareness. CRM expert Paige Reeve shares an article on Business 2 Community explaining with recruitment CRM, you can provide value to your target market by always keeping them engaged and informed throughout the whole sales funnel. This builds trust and credibility which leads to more projects and more clients. Reeve says using CRM may be simple, but it’s important to keep in mind these 10 best practices to fully maximize your software.
Reeve concludes that you have to consider the growth of your business and the direction you want to take it. Your recruitment CRM must have the necessary features and capacity to adjust accordingly and propel company growth in the foreseeable future.
While configuring LDAPS, if you try logging into Lawson, and it behaves as if your user doesn’t exist, check the LAWDIR/system/security_authen.log. You may encounter an error similar to this:
Could Not Bind With privileged identity.
Thu Dec 3 14:27:49.397 PST 2020 – default–1104671165 – L(2) : Failed to get DN for user: lawson
Thu Dec 3 14:27:49.428 PST 2020 – default–1104671165 – L(4) : Set Content-Security-Policy : script-src ‘self’ ‘unsafe-inline’ ‘unsafe-eval’
Thu Dec 3 14:27:56.977 PST 2020 – default–1104671165: Error encountered while getting users DN. Please see logs for details[peckb73unhe1fga2c54hqghqlj]Could Not Bind With privileged identity. User [lawson]simple bind failed: 111.111.111.11:3269
Stack Trace :
javax.naming.CommunicationException: simple bind failed: 111.111.111.11:3269 [Root exception is javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: java.security.cert.CertificateException: No subject alternative names matching IP address 111.111.111.11 found]
This means that the certificate on your Domain Controller to which Lawson is bound, has a Subject Alternative Name that does not match the DC IP address. You need to make sure the server name you are using for the bind matches the SAN on the Domain Controller’s certificate.
So, bind to this:
Instead of this:
Infor and Mansons International, recently announced the go-live of Infor LN and Infor PLM Accelerate. The global components manufacturer and supplier for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the automotive industry unified its core business processes across 61 countries and seven locations, elevated operational efficiency by 85% and sharpened data-driven decisions with 100% data reliability to achieve agility and innovation in the dynamic business environment. Choosing to replace its legacy system with Infor LN and Infor PLM Accelerate, Mansons was able to shorten the development cycle from ideation to production. Per the press release, these integrated systems were implemented on schedule and laid a robust foundation for Mansons to build a strong global presence, deliver superior products of exceptional value and quality, and digitalize business to gain competitive advantage. With the pandemic challenging Mansons to meet customer expectation, Infor’s integrated platforms helped to achieve that with end-to-end planning, production, purchase, sales and distribution. Additionally, accessing real-time intelligent data and insights from remote locations allowed Mansons the agility, flexibility and responsiveness for complete control over its business operations, which the legacy system was not equipped for.
After making updates to your LDAPS-enabled Lawson environment, you may encounter errors when trying to start the Lawson service. Check the lase server logs for a message similar to this:
20-12-03 14:07:57:455 1 default.SEVERE api.LawsonSecurity.initialize(): Failed to initialize Ldap
20-12-03 14:07:57:467 1 default.SEVERE api.LawsonSecurity.getConfig(): com.lawson.lawsec.authen.LSFSecurityAuthenException:Failed to initialize LDAP. Detailed Message is javax.naming.CommunicationException: simple bind failed: 111.111.111.111:636 [Root exception is javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path building failed: sun.security.provider.certpath.SunCertPathBuilderException: unable to find valid certification path to requested target]
Stack Trace : javax.naming.CommunicationException: simple bind failed: 111.111.111.111:636 [Root exception is javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: sun.security.validator.ValidatorException: PKIX path building failed: sun.security.provider.certpath.SunCertPathBuilderException: unable to find valid certification path to requested target]
at com.sun.jndi.ldap.LdapClient.authenticate(LdapClient.java:219)
at com.sun.jndi.ldap.LdapCtx.connect(LdapCtx.java:2895)
This message means that you need to add/update the ADLDS certificate for your OS Java. Follow these steps to update the certs:
With the current pandemic not going away any time soo, modern technology is as popular as ever, especially in reshaping the e-learning industry. Communications specialist Simon Moser shares an article on Entrepreneur.com revealing how educational professionals, students and enterprise users are beginning to leverage modern technologies to revamp the way we learn. The goal, according to Moser, is to improve the three E’s of education: efficiency, effectiveness and entertainment. According to the article, certain technologies look to make a huge impact in online education in the coming years.
On-demand tutoring grows
When online message boards and forums became popular in the lat 1990s/early 2000s, they became hubs for information sharing among peers. These platforms at the time had limitations, however, as they were generally disorganized and not everything was a reliable source. With modern technology today forums and tutoring platforms are more polished and credible. There are more platforms for online tutoring and crowdsourced knowledge bureaus, and with this pandemic keeping many students at home, these online resources will be in high demand.
Education goes automated
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in many online learning platforms, including Quizlet, Duolingo, Querium. AI delivers tailored content to students without the need for any human involvement. Many of these platforms also used spaced repetition learning systems and AI-powered chat bots to help with queries and ensure retention, helping to maximize efficiency.
Virtual reality takes off
Virtual reality (VR) technology has exploded in many industries including video games, sports, military, and tourism. Moser points out if there’s one industry VR is really poised to disrupt, it’s online education. By providing a medium for educators and students to come together in a more engaging, active way, virtual reality is able to offer learning experiences that won’t soon be forgotten. Educations are using VR to help students tackle public speaking, architectural design, and everything else in between. With the help of this modern technology, educators have leveraged the engaging properties of gamification to make learning a more fun experience.