Move your development to Linux!

Brief

The ever growing Linux market is still mostly focused on the server side. On the server side the incentive is obvious and there are many offers in the market place. However, since IBM has solved the IDE problem by inventing eclipse, the opportunity on the development platform is just as big, if not bigger. We at MidLink are using Linux as our development environment for almost six years now. We can help you reduce the risk of moving your development department to be Linux based!

Why Linux?

•   Cost effective –
The OS is free and it will decrease the rate at which you perform Hardware upgrades.
•   Stable –
The OS will not crash no metter what the application does. You will not need to reboot as often, if at all.
•   Less prone to virus attacks –
Most viruses today exploit windows & office vulnerabilities.
•   System support is easier –
Central management of multiple development stations is inherent and simple with Linux.
•   Customizable –
The open source OS can be customized to best suite your needs. Linux offers the best VM support both as host and as guest.

Why IBM® Rational® Application Developer for WebSphere®?

eclipse based, RAD for WebSphere is the most comprehensive development tool. RAD is an enterprise-class tool with few limitations. Plug-ins can easily be use to extend the functionality and capabilities of RAD.
Excellent graphical interface & tooling – Speeding up your development with graphical tools for building and integrating everything from the User Interface, through Web Services, to integration of legacy systems.
Simple team development – RAD connects to multiple CVS repositories and enables smooth team development.

Why MidLink?

•   Experience –
We have been using RAD and developing on Linux for over six years with successful projects and satisfied customers.
•   Knowledge –
We are mentoring a number of customers in entering the J2EE world and in migrating their applications. This includes POC, Training, Architecture design and Development.
•   Service –
MidLink is a service-oriented company. For us your success is our success. Our dedication, experience and knowledge can help you shorten your development time, reduce risk in development or migration and help accomplish your goals of time and budget.

What do we offer?

Installing your RAD and creating a baseline VM for your development.
Installing IBM WebSphere products including WebSphere Appication Server and WebSphere MQ.
Guiding you through the design or redesign process of your application and adopting it to the relevant WebSphere components.
Development, implementation and administration services through out the life cycle of your system.