How to Hide a Column in jQuery DataTables Without Removing It From the DOM

23 April 2013

There are times when you may want to hide a column from view without actually removing it from the DOM. This can be useful if you want to keep the data accessible for other operations but don’t want it visible on the front end.

Quick Solution: Use CSS#

One straightforward way to achieve this is by using CSS. This allows you to keep the column data in the DOM, but just not display it in the table.

List of Ebay shipping services in UK

14 April 2013

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Ebay, Ebay Api, Ecommerce, Email, FedEx, IP, Postal Service, Royal Mail, XML

<?xml version="1.0&#8243; encoding="UTF-8&#8243;?>  
<GeteBayDetailsResponse xmlns="urn:ebay:apis:eBLBaseComponents">  
<Timestamp>2013-04-13T07:54:20.770Z</Timestamp>  
<Ack>Success</Ack>  
<Version>813</Version>  
<Build>E813\_INTL\_BUNDLED\_15816370\_R1</Build>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Standard Int'l Postage</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_SellersStandardInternationalRate</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50301</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Collect+ Tracked: drop at store-delivery to door</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_CollectPlusTrakedDeliveryToDoor</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>330</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Airmail (Small Packets)</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailAirmailInternational</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50302</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Hermes Tracked</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_myHermesDoorToDoorService</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>322</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail 1st Class</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailFirstClassStandard</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>301</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>2</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail 1st Class Standard Medium Parcel</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailFirstClassStandardMediumParcel</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>332</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>2</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Airsure</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailAirsureInternational</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50303</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail 2nd Class</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailSecondClassStandard</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>302</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Surface Mail</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailSurfaceMailInternational</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50304</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailFirstClassRecorded</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>303</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>2</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Medium Parcel</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailFirstClassRecordedMediumParcel</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>333</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>2</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailSecondClassRecorded</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>304</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail International Signed-for</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailInternationalSignedFor</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50305</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail HM Forces Mail</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailHMForcesMailInternational</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50306</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Special Delivery</Description>  
<ExpeditedService>true</ExpeditedService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailSpecialDelivery</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>305</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>1</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>0</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ONE_DAY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Tracked 48</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailTracked</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>327</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>3</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>2</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Special Delivery (TM) 1:00 pm</Description>  
<ExpeditedService>true</ExpeditedService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailSpecialDeliveryNextDay</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>312</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>1</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ONE_DAY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Special Delivery (TM) 9:00 am</Description>  
<ExpeditedService>true</ExpeditedService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailSpecialDelivery9am</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>313</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>1</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ONE_DAY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Tracked 24</Description>  
<ExpeditedService>true</ExpeditedService>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailNextDay</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>328</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>1</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ONE_DAY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce International Datapost</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ParcelForceInternationalDatapost</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50307</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Royal Mail Standard Parcels</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_RoyalMailStandardParcel</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>306</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce 24</Description>  
<ExpeditedService>true</ExpeditedService>  
<ShippingService>UK_Parcelforce24</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>307</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>1</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ONE_DAY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce Ireland 24</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ParcelForceIreland24International</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50308</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Collect+ Tracked (Jiffy Bag up to 2Kg): drop at store – deliver to door</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_CollectPlusTrackJiffyBag</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>324</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Collect+ : drop at store-delivery to door</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_CollectDropAtStoreDeliveryToDoor</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>323</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Collect+ Tracked (Standard up to 5kg): drop at store – deliver to door</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_CollectPlusTrackStandard</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>325</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Collect+ Tracked (Heavy up to 10kg): drop at store – deliver to door</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_CollectPlusTrackHeavy</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>326</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce 48</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_Parcelforce48</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>308</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>2</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce Euro 48</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ParcelForceEuro48International</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50309</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce Global Express</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ParcelForceIntlExpress</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50316</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Other 24 Hour Courier</Description>  
<ExpeditedService>true</ExpeditedService>  
<ShippingService>UK_OtherCourier24</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>314</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>1</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ONE_DAY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce Global Priority</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ParcelForceInternationalScheduled</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50310</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce Global Value</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ParcelForceIntlValue</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50317</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Parcelforce Global Economy (Not available for destinations in Europe)</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ParcelForceIntlEconomy</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50318</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Economy Int'l Postage</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_OtherCourierOrDeliveryInternational</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50311</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Other 48 Hour Courier</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_OtherCourier48</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>315</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>2</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Other Courier 3 days</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_OtherCourier3Days</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>317</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>3</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DimensionsRequired>true</DimensionsRequired>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<ShippingCarrier>Other</ShippingCarrier>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Other Courier 5 days</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_OtherCourier5Days</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>318</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>0</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DimensionsRequired>true</DimensionsRequired>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<ShippingCarrier>Other</ShippingCarrier>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Other Courier</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_OtherCourier</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>309</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Express Int'l Postage</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_CollectInPersonInternational</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50312</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>EXPEDITED</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Other Courier 3-5 days</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_SellersStandardRate</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>310</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>ECONOMY</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Collection in Person</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_CollectInPerson</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>311</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>PICKUP</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>International Tracked Postage</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_IntlTrackedPostage</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50319</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>2</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>EXPEDITED</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Economy Delivery from outside UK</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_EconomyShippingFromOutside</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>319</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>22</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>10</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Standard Delivery from outside UK with Royal Mail</Description>  
<ShippingService>StandardDeliveryfromOutsideUKwithRoyalMail</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>329</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>13</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>7</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Standard Delivery from outside UK</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_StandardShippingFromOutside</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>320</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>10</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>4</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Express Delivery from outside UK</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_ExpeditedShippingFromOutside</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>321</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>3</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>1</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>FedEx International Economy</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_FedExIntlEconomy</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>168</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>4</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>3</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<SurchargeApplicable>true</SurchargeApplicable>  
<ShippingCarrier>FedEx</ShippingCarrier>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>TNT International Express</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_TntIntlExp</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>170</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>3</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>2</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<ShippingCarrier>Other</ShippingCarrier>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Tracked delivery from outside UK</Description>  
<ShippingService>UK_TrackedDeliveryFromAbroad</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>331</ShippingServiceID>  
<ShippingTimeMax>5</ShippingTimeMax>  
<ShippingTimeMin>2</ShippingTimeMin>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ValidForSellingFlow>true</ValidForSellingFlow>  
<ShippingCarrier>Other</ShippingCarrier>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Promotional Postage Service</Description>  
<ShippingService>PromotionalShippingMethod</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>399</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ServiceType>Calculated</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>PROMOTIONAL</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Freight</Description>  
<ShippingService>Courier</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>316</ShippingServiceID>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>NONE</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Other Int'l Postage (see description)</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_OtherInternationalPostage</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50315</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>OTHER</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Standard Int'l Flat Rate Postage</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_StandardInternationalFlatRatePostage</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50313</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>STANDARD</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Expedited Int'l Flat Rate Postage</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>UK_ExpeditedInternationalFlatRatePostage</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50314</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>EXPEDITED</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<ShippingServiceDetails>  
<Description>Promotional Postage Service</Description>  
<InternationalService>true</InternationalService>  
<ShippingService>PromotionalShippingMethod</ShippingService>  
<ShippingServiceID>50399</ShippingServiceID>  
<ServiceType>Flat</ServiceType>  
<ServiceType>Calculated</ServiceType>  
<DetailVersion>74</DetailVersion>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
<ShippingCategory>PROMOTIONAL</ShippingCategory>  
</ShippingServiceDetails>  
<UpdateTime>2013-04-08T14:42:28.000Z</UpdateTime>  
</GeteBayDetailsResponse>

Elevate Your Website Experience with BottomToolBar

6 April 2013

Development

Introducing BottomToolBar: A Customizable Tool for Your Website#

Have you ever noticed the sliding bar at the bottom of your TV screen displaying text messages and images? It’s a common feature on news channels and entertainment programs. BottomToolBar (BTB) takes that concept and brings it to your website, enhancing user engagement and content discovery.

What is BottomToolBar?#

The BottomToolBar is a feature that can be added to any website. It sits at the bottom of the web browser and stays on top of all other webpage elements. It functions much like the scrolling ticker you see on news websites but with additional customizability, such as:

The Art of System Hardening - A Comprehensive Guide

12 January 2013

Development

System Hardening, Database, Security, Operating Systems, Virtual Machine, Network Security

Download the Complete Guide to System Hardening #

Introduction to System Hardening#

System hardening is the art of strengthening your computing environment against potential threats. At its core, the philosophy is about implementing the principle of ’least privilege.’ This involves:

Knowing exactly what services and applications need to run on a system
Creating documentation that outlines policy, standards, and guidelines
Securely configuring operating systems, virtual servers, and software
Managing application settings to enhance security
Streamlining database setup and configuration
Securing network devices and portable equipment

Why Platform Hardening Matters#

Platforms, such as servers or databases, are the foundation of your data infrastructure. Their integrity is crucial for the secure, reliable transfer and storage of information. As a best practice, ensure that your platforms are configured and maintained to repel unauthorized access and service interruptions.

Running Firefox OS apps on Ubuntu linux

24 November 2012

Development

Firefox, Firefox Apps, Firefox Linux, Firefox Os, Ubuntu

Navigating Release Engineering - A Step-by-Step Plan

30 August 2012

Development

Email, Git, Puppet, Releng, Jenkins, CI/CD, MCollective, Capistrano

The Blueprint for a Smooth Release Engineering Process#

Isn’t it satisfying when everything falls into place just as you’d hoped? In the complex world of development, where multiple cogs are in motion at any given time, having a well-defined plan can make all the difference. Here’s a streamlined guide to setting up a robust Release Engineering (Releng) system that ensures efficient and error-free deployments.

Step-by-Step Implementation#

1. Version Control with Git#

We begin by storing all our configuration files and Puppet manifests in a Git repository. It serves as the central hub where changes are tracked and updated.

A Beginner's Guide to Perl Expect Bindings - A Simple Walkthrough

21 February 2012

Development

Expect, Perl, Automation, Beginners Guide

Basic Perl “Hello World” Script (hello.pl)#

Let’s start with the basics. Here is a straightforward “Hello World” script written in Perl. Create a new file and name it hello.pl.

#!/usr/bin/perl
use strict;
use warnings;
use diagnostics;

print "-----------\n",
      "Hello World\n",
      "-----------\n";

In this script, we’re using Perl’s built-in modules for error handling (use strict; use warnings; use diagnostics;) to make sure the code is robust.

Introducing Expect Bindings with Perl (test.pl)#

Now, let’s dive into the main topic: how to use Expect bindings in a Perl script. Create another file, test.pl, and add the following code:

Navigating the Obstacles of Continuous Delivery

2 January 2012

Development

Mastering the art of Continuous Delivery is about more than just pushing code onto a server. It’s a delicate balance of managing your technology and the people who interact with it. One major stumbling block? The tiny differences between machines that happen when someone decides to make ad-hoc changes. These may seem trivial, but they can cause massive headaches when it comes to debugging and troubleshooting.

The endgame here is clear: Create a system so streamlined that there’s no need for anyone to manually log in to make changes. Achieving this means fewer bugs, faster deployments, and ultimately, a happier team.

One liner: To get available virtual memory

10 December 2011

Development

Available Virtual Memory, AWK, Grep, Programming, Virtual Memory, Vmstat

vmstat -s -SM | grep "free memory" | awk -F" " '{print$1}'

A Comprehensive Guide to OTC Flow in SAP

11 November 2011

Development

Download Full Guide: Comprehensive OTC Flow Document

Managing an Order-to-Cash (OTC) process can be challenging, but it’s a crucial part of any business operation. In the world of SAP, understanding how to manage this flow effectively can significantly improve your business processes. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to navigate through Sales Order, Delivery, and Billing stages within SAP.

1. Creating a Sales Order#

Essential Details:

Company Code: 4700
Sales Document Type: ZOR
Sales Area: 4700/10/10

Steps: