I'm excited to let you know that we at George James Software have released some new VS Code training courses. Following the success of our Basics course we have expanded our offering to help InterSystems users looking to move to VS Code improve their knowledge. 
Here's what's on offer...
Studio to VS Code Migration - The Basics (2.5 hours)

Hello Community,

I'd like to share with you our article with @Regilo.Souzaon AWS Amazon blog Automating application-consistent Amazon EBS Snapshots for InterSystems IRIS databases. Our team has created this step-by-step instruction to create application-consistent snapshots for InterSystems IRIS databases. In this article, we outline how to automate pre-scripts to pause I/O and flush buffer to disk and post-scripts to thaw I/O, as shown in the following figure:

have the following in an SIU messages: AIS|1||COLO \T\ EGD^COLONOSCOPY \T\ EGD|||||||Can||

Question: Is there a way to remove the escape character /T/ using the IRIS dtl?

Tried Function: ReplaceStr; Translate, Strip to no avail.

thanks

I'd like to announce the release of something really rather interesting - revolutionary in fact.  That may sound like hyperbole, but I don't think you'll have seen anything quite like this, or even thought it possible!

We've pushed out a new JavaScript/Node.js module named glsdb which you can read all about here in detail:

https://github.com/robtweed/glsdb

However, for the purposes of this announcement here, I just want to focus on one part of glsdb: its APIs that abstract IRIS (or Cache) Classes as equivalent JavaScript Objects.

Using VECTOR_COSINE() in SQL query to perform a text similarity search on existing embeddings in a %VECTOR column.

Code is below.

Commented out sql query returns this error: SQLCODE: -29  Field 'NEW_EMBEDDING_STR' not found in the applicable tables^ SELECT TOP ? maxID , activity , outcome FROMMain .AITest ORDER BY VECTOR_COSINE ( new_embedding_str ,

Sql query as written returns ERROR #5002: ObjectScript error: <PYTHON EXCEPTION> *<class 'OSError'>: isc_stdout_write: PyArg_ParseTuple failed!

Hello everyone,

I am working with InterSystems IRIS and seeking guidance on how to perform specific tasks related to the FHIR SQL Builder using commands or code, rather than the graphical user interface (GUI). The specific tasks I am trying to accomplish are:

1. Creating Analyses: What is the recommended method or class in ObjectScript to analyze data in the FHIR repository?
2. Transformation Specifications: How can I programmatically create transformation specifications? Is there a specific class or a series of commands for this?

You may have heard about our mg-dbx-napi interface for IRIS which provides insanely fast access from Node.js.  If you've been following recent developments in the server-side JavaScript world, you'll be excited to know that mg-dbx-napi also works with Bun.js, the latter proving to be significantly faster than Node.js for many/most purposes.

Of course, if you're a Node.js user, you'll probably wonder how mg-dbx-napi compares with the Native API for Node.js that is included with IRIS.

I have files of mixed types; e.g. a.pdf, b.pdf, c.txt.

I zipped them with gzip to make a.pdf.gz, b.pdf.gz, c.txt.gz.

I concatenated them into one file, all.gz.

I renamed all.gz to all.zip.

I emailed it but cannot extract in windows browser.

I have a week learning object script after 5 yrs as full stack developer, object script seems to be one of lauguage that has own syntax and new methods that I had to give my self more time to explore a lot. any suggestion about what is the best thing you you did figure out about IRIS to share ?

Hi everyone.

This is a full example how to use a %ScrollableResultSet for results pagination using %DynamicQuery:SQL and build a JSON response including page details.

Feel free to use, share, comment or improve it.

Hi Community,

Dive into the new video on InterSystems Developers YouTube:

⏯ Near Real-Time Analytics with InterSystems IRIS & Debezium Change Data Capture @ Global Summit 2023

Using InterSystems Embedded Analytics – Virtual  April 15-19, 2024

• Embed analytics capabilities in applications and create the supporting business intelligence cubes
• This 5-day course teaches developers and business intelligence users how to embed real-time analytics capabilities in their applications using InterSystems IRIS® Business Intelligence.

InterSystems introduced this feature many years ago and a time when using Public Key Infrastructure was not yet widely used. Creating materials for use with Public Key Infrastructure is now widely available, and InterSystems is observing a decline in using the InterSystems PKI. In addition, investments would be required to securely use it. The IRIS PKI documentation stated for years:

The InterSystems PKI is for testing purposes only. Do not use it in a production setting.

As of today March 26, 2024, the InterSystems PKI is now deprecated.

I am exploring a way to make IRIS an immutable system where the production/operation IRIS is never changed. Changes are only made in Development, and then the "version" is copied to production/operation and stated.

For this to work, I will need data (objects) on a file share and the IRIS system on different systems. When the "new" version spins up, it will use the latest data.

I do not know if I can or how to separate "object data" from classes and code. 

InterSystems IRIS Document Database (DocDB) offers a flexible and dynamic approach to managing database data. DocDB embraces the power of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), providing a schema-less environment for storing and retrieving data.

It is a powerful tool, enables developers to bypass a ton of boiler plate code in interaction with existing applications, serialization, pagination and integration. the seamless flow of DocDB with Interoperability Rest services and operations, gives a big leap in API production and management.

for full DocDB documentation Here. in the context of this article i will showcase a use case in which DocDB will make a perfect fit.

Hey Developers,

Watch the latest video on InterSystems Developers YouTube:

⏯ How to Migrate off the Private Web Server - Windows

In cache studio there are features, dialog boxes, that help map data from a global to class properties.
I have used %CacheSQLStorage quit a bit, or have in the past, to map globals to classes.

I haven't been able to find a similar feature in VisualStudio.
Do I need to upgrade to IRIS to be able to use VisualStudio to map global properties to classes?

Thanks for your time,
Richard

Hello everyone,
I searched but didn't find anything. Could you tell me if the IRIS database has any class that natively works with blockchains?
Best Regards,
Flávio

InterSystems FAQ rubric

Properties defined in list collections (Property XXX As list of %String;) can be manipulated using SQL functions: $LISTBUILD(), $LISTFROMSTRING().

For each SQL function, please refer to the document page below.

InterSystems SQL Reference - $LISTBUILD() [IRIS]
IRIS SQL Reference - $LISTFROMSTRING() [IRIS]
Caché SQL Reference - $LISTBUILD()
Caché SQL Reference - $LISTFROMSTRING()

/// Class definition example
Class ISJ.ListOfData Extends %Persistent
{
    Property listdata As list Of %String;
}

An example of SQL statement execution is as follows. 

USER>do $systemSQL.

Hi guys,

Apparently, I'm doing something wrong. Opened the InterSystems IRIS Cloud SQL, clicked on View Purchase Options and got an error:

Something tells me that contacting AWS customer support won't help. What should be my steps to get access to it to try it out?

I'm trying to change the Stream property inside a DTL with a Source Class of Ens.StreamContainer. The code, below, will change it within the DTL testing tool, but running an actual message through the Production's Process doesn't change the Stream property. I can change other properties of Ens.StreamContainer by using the normal Set action and it is reflected when running it through the Process. For context, this uses a FTP service to grab a file. Any thoughts on why I can't just write modified stream data to the Stream property?

Any prevision when Java 17 or superior will be released?

Java 11 is not used any more, because vulnerabilities, security problems and new java resources not present in 11 version

I am trying to use postman to start the restapi classes from a json openapi2.0.0 file.

POST: https://myserver.com/api/mgmnt/v2/requestAPI. The body contains the openapi2.0.0. The application api/mgmnt has in security settings: password. JWT is not selected. I set postman authentication to basis authentication and gave username and password. I also set in headers IRISUsername and IRISPassword. I have 401 Unauthorized.

Is the only way to go through is to build an oauth token? or do I miss something?

Thank you very much.

In evaluating an IBM Support notification, InterSystems has determined a potential impact for our customers. The notification in question is:

Memory Leak in std::string for programs built with xlclang++ 16.1.0 in the presence of the 17.1.1 libc++.a

This issue affects versions 2022.x and 2023.x of

• InterSystems IRIS® data platform
• InterSystems IRIS for Health™
• HealthShare® Health Connect

It also affects other InterSystems products based on the InterSystems IRIS family of products.

Need to make ODBC connection to fetch data from SQL Server to IRIS 2021.1. Once we are able to query the data from SQL server, need to Pass it in ensemble production

Once again I would like to know, if there are any plans to make Java libraries available through normal channels like public mvnrepository, like the whole world it's doing, where anyone can find any JDBC driver to any database in the world but InterSystems.

Currently there is only some useless garbage. There are just very empty files. What was the point of posting it there?

I'm really interested in contributing, but this issue is a huge stopper, and I don't want to do anything.

@Bob Kuszewski @Jeffrey.

The 2024.1 release of InterSystems IRIS Data Platform is now Generally Available (GA).

Release Highlights

In this release, you can expect a host of exciting updates, including:

1. Using vectors in ObjectScript: A powerful capability for optimizing data manipulation.
2. Vector Search (experimental): A cutting-edge feature for efficient data retrieval.
3. Multi-Volume Database: Enhancing scalability and storage management.
4. FastOnline Backup (experimental): Streamlining backup processes.
5. Multiple Super Server Ports: Providing flexibility in network configuration.
6. and much more!

What is the point of having a dedicated registry if it does not work properly most of the time?

$ docker pull containers.intersystems.com/intersystems/iris-community:latest-em
latest-em: Pulling from intersystems/iris-community
5526e9f3d5c5: Already exists
352b407541ae: Already exists
f6bff04f5338: Already exists
8c3b528467ff: Downloading [=======================>                           ]  125.8MB/262.2MB
e2b23b0bff05: Downloading [=============>                                     ]  124.8MB/462.1MB
failed to copy: httpReadSeeker: failed open: could not fetch content descriptor sha256:8c3b528467ff8cc07d86a4979e3e7b8fd36734205539923c8750e1d523f23367 (application/vnd.docker.image.rootfs.diff.tar.gzip) from remote: not found

Do I always see the IP address of the current host in the [MirrorMember] configuration information in the iris.cpf file? The AgentAddress in my current [MirrorMember] configuration file is empty, SystemName=ip/instance name. Will the SystemName here be in the form of ip/instance name? It could be instance name without ip?

I am fairly new to using Docker, and instead of trying to get IIS, a Web Gateway, and Docker desktop working within my Windows environment, I thought I would try running it in a WSL2 Ubuntu environment since this is similar to how use it on my server. I have installed Apache and the Web Gateway on my WSL2 Ubuntu.

I went through Apache Web Gateway with Docker | InterSystems Developer Community however that is already bundled and requires TLS certificate setup which I don't care about since this is running locally on my machine.