If your Landmark server is all of a sudden not communicating with your Lawson LSF server and you’re receiving the “Unable to connect to Grid Registry”, below are some steps you can take to resolve the issue.
Checks to validate grid connection issue in your bpm.properties file:
- useLPS is set to false (not connecting to Landmark)
- lpsHost (Landmark Host) is not configured thus cannot be found in the file as well as
- lpsPort (Landmark Port)
On the Landmark server:
1. Run this command on the Landmark command prompt.
Windows – packageLPSClientJars.bat
Unix – packageLPSClientJars.sh
This command grabs newly deployed jars and (re)creates the LPSClientJars.jar file in LASYSDIR\LPS directory
2. Copy the newly created LPSCLientJars.jar file to the LSF system (place it in GENDIR/bpm/jar)
On LSF Server
3. Stop the LSF Environment
4. From a command prompt, cd to GENDIR/bpm/jar
5. Extract the jar files out of the LPSClientJars.jar by running this command.
jar -xvf LPSClientJars.jar
6. Delete the LPSClientJars.jar file itself
UNIX – rm LPSClientJars.jar
Windows – del LPSClientJars.jar
The ONLY files that should exist in GENDIR/bpm/jar are
bpm-interfaces.jar
bpm-lpsforlsf.jar
gridbase.jar
grid-client.jar
lawutil_logging.jar
There should be no sub directories in GENDIR/bpm/jar
7. Restart your LSF Environment
NOTE: If your LSF environment runs on AIX, the LIBPATH in lawson.ev needs to include javahome/jre/lib/ppc64
This should resolve the issue and update the bpm.properties configuration.
If you’re not comfortable making these changes, we recommend organizations look into hiring a Lawson consultant team who offers managed services (typically at a fixed monthly rate). These Lawson teams have a wider range of expertise and knowledge and are ideal for larger organizations but also are great for smaller ones that don’t need a dedicated Lawson employee on-site 24/7.
Weekly Patch Notification: September 10, 2022
Articles, Frontpage Article, PatchesHow to fix Remote Desktop clipboard using Citrix Workspace from the browser
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsI’m often connecting to Lawson servers to grab reports, important files, etc. via Citrix through the browser and it’s frustrating when you can’t copy files via clipboard direct from the server, forcing me to use alternatives like wetransfer.com.
A workaround that seems to work for me is opening Citrix Workspace from your desktop tray icon
Then select Menu >> Accounts >> Add…
Add your store URL and continue
Once added, click Sign In
Enter your credentials and open the Remote Desktop app in your Citrix App Store.
Once remote desktop is open, click Show Option >> Local Resources and make sure Clipboard is checked
Clipboard should work properly now. If this ever doesn’t work, reboot your PC and try again.
What is a commonly overlooked step in an ERP implementation?
NewsImplementing a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a consuming project. Researching your options, determining your budget and time commitment are all factors to consider. One major factor that shouldn’t take a backseat in the selection process is choosing your stakeholders. This task may be easily overlooked but key stakeholders being involved in the ERP implementation process early on could prove to be beneficial. HR Technology expert Eric St-Jean shares an article on TechTarget on how stakeholder play an important tole in ERP implementation. “Failing to include key stakeholders early in the project can negatively affect the ERP implementation in a variety of ways. Stakeholders may catch potentially costly mistakes like failing to include important tasks like data migration in the project plan. In addition, the stakeholders may not support the project if they haven’t been included from the start,” St-Jean says. the role of a stakeholder can stretch from having key advisors, active team members in the project, and support for critical issues. Setting them up in different stages of the implementation means there will always be input from them throughout the process. St-Jean concludes that including the right stakeholders in the project can benefit the project in many ways. and can also promote the new ERP system to their co-workers, which could help with system adoption, and help document new processes, making it easier for their co-workers to learn the new system.
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Delta Galil Strengthens Supply Chain with Infor
NewsInfor recently announced that Delta Galil Industries Ltd., a global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of intimates and activewear, has adopted the Infor Nexus supply chain platform to help the brand improve visibility of inventory and enhance collaboration with suppliers and customers. The project will cover the entire supplier network across the US, China, East Asia, Israel and Europe, with Infor Nexus underpinning standardized best-practice processes for all interactions. Per the press release, after a thorough review of the market, Infor Nexus was chosen based on its capability to combine physical and financial supply chain processes. Infor has already a rapport with Delta Galil, having previous experience with the Infor Nexus platform for several years in its capacity as contract manufacturer for a global active brand. Additionally, the implementation will enable the synchronization of orders generated in the ERP, order change requests, supplier pack lists, invoice/payment flow, advance shipping notices (ASNs), and estimated times of arrival (ETA) back to the ERP. This in turn will increase visibility across the Delta Galil supply chain and reduce supply and capital costs.
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AS400 secdump and secload
Articles, Frontpage Article, Newssecdump and secload AS400 error: “Command Not Found”
In order to have your command run successfully, you need to set up your Environment variables and library BEFORE you try to run any commands in Qshell.
Here are a couple of syntax examples for running the secdump and secload commands from Qshell to copy the security setup from test to production on AS400:
Dumping all security classes from a test Environment to a production Environment
CALL PGM(LAWENV) PARM(LAWTEST)
STRQSH
secdump lawapptest /home/secclasses.dmp
CALL PGM(LAWENV) PARM(LAWPROD)
STRQSH
secload -o /home/secclasses.dmp lawappprod
Dumping a single security class from a test Environment to a production Environment
CALL PGM(LAWENV) PARM(LAWTEST)
STRQSH
secdump lawapptest /home/hrclerks.dmp hrclerk
CALL PGM(LAWENV) PARM(LAWPROD)
STRQSH
secload -o /home/hrclerks.dmp lawappprod
Additional Information:
The two options outlined above are just two of the more common options used with secdump and secload; there are other options you can use. The complete syntax information for secdump and secload are provided below. See these syntax rules for information on other command options.
Weekly Patch Notification: September 3, 2022
Articles, Frontpage Article, PatchesDebugging Lawson Landmark Error – Unable to connect to Grid Registry
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsIf your Landmark server is all of a sudden not communicating with your Lawson LSF server and you’re receiving the “Unable to connect to Grid Registry”, below are some steps you can take to resolve the issue.
Checks to validate grid connection issue in your bpm.properties file:
On the Landmark server:
1. Run this command on the Landmark command prompt.
Windows – packageLPSClientJars.bat
Unix – packageLPSClientJars.sh
This command grabs newly deployed jars and (re)creates the LPSClientJars.jar file in LASYSDIR\LPS directory
2. Copy the newly created LPSCLientJars.jar file to the LSF system (place it in GENDIR/bpm/jar)
On LSF Server
3. Stop the LSF Environment
4. From a command prompt, cd to GENDIR/bpm/jar
5. Extract the jar files out of the LPSClientJars.jar by running this command.
jar -xvf LPSClientJars.jar
6. Delete the LPSClientJars.jar file itself
UNIX – rm LPSClientJars.jar
Windows – del LPSClientJars.jar
The ONLY files that should exist in GENDIR/bpm/jar are
bpm-interfaces.jar
bpm-lpsforlsf.jar
gridbase.jar
grid-client.jar
lawutil_logging.jar
There should be no sub directories in GENDIR/bpm/jar
7. Restart your LSF Environment
NOTE: If your LSF environment runs on AIX, the LIBPATH in lawson.ev needs to include javahome/jre/lib/ppc64
This should resolve the issue and update the bpm.properties configuration.
If you’re not comfortable making these changes, we recommend organizations look into hiring a Lawson consultant team who offers managed services (typically at a fixed monthly rate). These Lawson teams have a wider range of expertise and knowledge and are ideal for larger organizations but also are great for smaller ones that don’t need a dedicated Lawson employee on-site 24/7.
How smart wearables assist in healthcare
NewsWearable medical technology has become a “new normal” of mobile medicine and telehealth. Thanks to the pandemic in 2020, the need for such devices spiked as we were instructed to have virtual doctor visits and only visit our healthcare providers if it was a dire emergency. Because we stayed home, we learned to rely on mobile applications and wearable devices to monitor our health. Pratik Saraogi, CEO of ActoFit, shares in an article on Express Healthcare that the field of medical wearable technology has emerged as one of the most promising among them. “Any medical profession could benefit from the usage of wearables and connected health devices. However, the most significant application would be in the treatment of chronic diseases including diabetes, PCOS, PCOD, arrhythmia and more,” Saraogi states. With the wealth of data collected from these wearable gadgets, it has helped healthcare facilities and providers stay on top of patient care, as well as helped with lab research on critical topics mentioned. Anyone young and old can benefit greatly from wearable technology to monitor their health and wellness. Saraogi further adds that most importantly, wearables may contribute to improve access to timely care and treatment regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or location.
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Top 15 Software Technology Trends of Today
NewsIn the past decade the software development landscape has transformed dramatically. New software technologies have given us opportunities to automate processes and improve product quality while simultaneously reducing the time required to get a product to market. According to rswebsols.com, here are the 15 leading software technology trends that businesses should be aware of in order to stay ahead of the curve.
Which technology trend are you most excited for further growth?
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How to do a rngdbdump and FTP from AS400
Articles, Frontpage Article, NewsTo do a rngdbdump and then ftp to your PC, in LID do a form transfer and enter rngdbdump in the form ID field
Enter the DataArea, FileName Range Option and Range Keys
Hit return for output
Shift F8 to save to a file
Log into Navigator and go to the filesystem you saved the file
Drag and drop to your local directory