Brings automated System i message and resource management to the desktop

Help/Systems, the world’s leader in System i software solutions, announces the release of Robot/CONSOLE 5.0, the newest version of its automated System i (iSeries, AS/400) message, resource, and log management software. Robot/CONSOLE version 5 makes message and resource management even easier with its completely new graphical interface—the Robot/CONSOLE Explorer.

The Robot/CONSOLE Explorer point-and-click interface lets users set up their Robot/CONSOLE message management environment; create message centers, groups, sets, and notification lists; automate message management; respond to messages quickly; and create reports. The Message Set Creation Wizard walks users through the process of setting up message sets, while Robot/CONSOLE’s graphical automatic message notification process helps users track and respond to critical messages directly from their desktop.

SEQUEL Version 9 scripts can include loops, internal variables, conditional monitoring, and more!

SEQUEL provides the ability to run scripts and the new version of SEQUEL includes significant enhancements to scripting. This article gives a brief overview of SEQUEL scripting and the new enhancements

What is SEQUEL scripting?
A basic SEQUEL script contains one or more commands that are run as a single job (a single click for the end user). The commands can be SEQUEL commands or CL commands. A script is built and saved to a library just like any other SEQUEL object. A script can be scheduled, run interactively, or run in batch:

I’m planning to upgrade to Robot/NETWORK 10. I’d like to run the Robot/NETWORK 10 pre-checker to get a better idea of what I’ll need to do to get ready. Do I have to order a CD just to get the pre-checker?
No. You can download the pre-checker from Help/Systems Web site. Go to www.helpsystems.com/download/. Log in (or register) for downloads, if needed. Select Downloads for Current Customers > Updates and scroll down to the Robot/NETWORK files. Select Robot/NETWORK Pre-Checker to download the NETCHECK.HS file.

What jobs does Robot/SCHEDULE 10 create when it is installed?
Robot/SCHEDULE 10 creates four jobs when it is installed:

Robot/SAVE provides important documentation and procedural panels

Whether you are testing a disaster recovery plan or recovering from an actual disaster, Robot/SAVE’s Guided Restoration Procedure can assist you. A good backup plan produces a good disaster recovery (DR) test or recovery. To make a good plan, you should understand how to use Robot/SAVE and have the Robot/SAVE User Guides handy. In addition, it may be helpful to download the following Help/FACTS from the Help/Systems Web site:

* Backing up the Robot products

* What to do at a hot site

* System Restoration Checklist

Look at V6R1 from planning to post-installation

Help/Systems’ Education and Consulting Services group has updated their two-part, six-hour, online class about planning and executing an OS upgrade: V6R1 Upgrade Planning. This live instructor-led class blends presentations, interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and hands-on activities to help you understand what’s involved in planning for a successful upgrade to V6R1.

Who should attend
This training course is specially designed for System i administrators and System i users who will be involved in planning and upgrading a system to V6R1.