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Remote Management for IBM i Backups
Watch this recorded webinar to learn the tools and techniques you need to set up remote management for unattended IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) backups.
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Robot Save Restricted State Utility (RSU)—Get Your Weekends Back!
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 06/02/2020
There are processes that are required on your IBM i that need to run with the system in what is called a “restricted state” condition. A restricted state is when all subsystems are inactive and new jobs cannot enter the system. Only the system console might be active.
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How to End MIMIX Headaches for Good
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 05/13/2020
Ready to eliminate manual monitoring in Assure MIMIX? This article shows you how to start monitoring MIMIX and stop wasting your time and risking your irreplaceable data.
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External vs. Internal Storage: Which Is Right for Me?
Watch this webinar where our panel of technology experts discuss the reasons why many organizations are taking advantage of SAN technology for virtualization, high availability, backup management, and more.
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IBM i Disaster Recovery Planning During a Crisis
By Richard Dolewski on Thu, 05/07/2020
As company’s look to cut IT costs during a crisis, don’t scrimp on your disaster recovery investment! Stick to your DR Plan and avoid the temptation to make shortcuts like these.
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Solid State Drives with IBM Power Servers
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 04/28/2020
Using solid-state drives (SSDs) in IBM Power servers can provide numerous advantages over traditional HDDs, namely in the area of computing performance. See some of those benefits here.
On-Demand Webinar
Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers
In a time when unattended computer operations are expected, IBM i is the right platform. Watch this webinar to get the success formula for lights-out automation.
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What Not to Do for IBM i Disaster Recovery
By Debbie Saugen on Tue, 04/21/2020
It may seem like common sense, but you’d be surprised how many organizations are still making these tape media mistakes. If this is you, there’s never been a better time to change your processes and improve IBM i disaster recovery!
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10 Timesaving Tips for IBM i Scheduling
Watch this recorded webinar to learn the advanced IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) job management techniques in the Robot scheduling software that deliver measurable ROI.
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DRaaS and Other Ways to Keep High Availability Costs Down
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 04/06/2020
Learn how you can allocate HA costs as operating expenses (OPEX) instead of capital expenses (CAPEX).
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7 Misconceptions About Automation
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 03/31/2020
Don’t let fear of the unknown decide your fate. Familiarize yourself with the facts about automation before you spend another minute on manual AS400 operations.
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Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business
By Steve Brasen on Tue, 03/31/2020
Scripting provides a powerful platform to automate simple tasks, but overusing custom scripts is hazardous for your business.
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Five Tips for the Automation Journey
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Here are five tips from Tom Huntington on how best to move your IBM i automation project along the path to success.
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Common Excuses for Not Automating
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Whether it’s staffing, budget, or complexity, we’ve heard all the excuses to forgo automation. The next time you hear—or find yourself making—an excuse, have the response ready.
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What Is Live Partition Mobility for IBM i?
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/03/2020
The key benefit of live partition mobility (LPM) for IBM i, which allows IT to migrate a partition from one physical machine to another, is limiting downtime. Read on to learn more.
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The Case for Storage Area Networks (SAN)
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/03/2020
Using storage area networks or SAN for virtualization and dynamic allocation of system resources can lower the total cost of ownership of disk and improve flexibility for backups and more. Here’s how.
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IBM on IASP for PowerHA Implementations
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 03/03/2020
You’ve heard about IASP technology many times over the years, but you’ve been ignoring it, haven’t you? Steve Finnes confirms that it’s past time we “get to know it, understand it, and not be afraid of it.”
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How to Prove Your IBM i is Recoverable without a Real DR Test
By Tom Huntington on Thu, 02/27/2020
How good do you feel about your backup strategies? Did you know you can perform a simple operation two to four times a year to put much of your uneasiness to rest? It’s true. Simply audit your backups.