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Powertech RSA SecurID Agent for IBM i

SecurID Agent brings the full functionality of the market-leading RSA SecurID two-factor authentication solution to IBM i users. Check out the datasheet to learn more.

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TechChannel: Rising Stars Roundtable featuring Megan Olson

Fri, 12/01/2023

TechChannel Rising Star recipient, Megan Olson took part in a roundtable discussion to share her experience as a newcomer to the IBM i industry.

Datasheet

Clearswift Secure Email Gateway

Clearswift’s award-winning Secure Email Gateway to provide the highest level of protection for email, transforming it from a high-risk communication channel to one that is safe and secure.

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How Legacy Processing in IT Leads to Downtime on IBM i

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 10/25/2021

Why haven’t IT processes kept pace with business changes? Why are you still suffering from downtime as the result of human error? Read this article to see how legacy processing methods are still leading to downtime today—and what you can do to stop it.

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Virtual Tape Considerations for IBM i

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 06/28/2021

This article examines some of the most popular IBM VTL (virtual tap library) solutions for IBM i and other platforms. You'll also learn what to consider to determine if VTL is right for you.

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Be in Control of Your ERP

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 03/31/2021

Many ERP packages have built-in schedulers. However, these schedulers are typically not flexible or robust enough to meet the needs of even the smallest data center.

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Key Management and Strong Encryption For PCI DSS Compliance With Powertech Encryption for IBM i

By Bob Luebbe on Tue, 12/29/2020

PCI DSS now includes requirements for strong encryption of cardholder data. Learn how key management is an essential element of preventing unauthorized data access.

Datasheet

Single Sign On (SSO) Managed Services

Managing user passwords involves unnecessary cost, aggravation, and lost productivity for most organizations. Yet many IT departments have given up hope of achieving single sign on due its complexity and perceived cost. SSO doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming, especially if your network includes a Windows domain along with applications running on IBM i (AS/400). ...

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IBM i Cloud Security Considerations

Fri, 08/14/2020

As you consider taking your IBM i to the cloud, cybersecurity will no doubt top your list of concerns. And for good reason. It’s important to remember that the cloud is kind of a lie. Your sensitive data is simply being sent to someone else’s server, and that server has a physical location somewhere. Just like on-prem cybersecurity, IBM i cloud security can be divided...

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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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Clearswift – staying safe and secure throughout the coronavirus pandemic

Thu, 04/16/2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is changing rapidly on a day-to-day basis, so we wanted to take this opportunity to address what it means for Clearswift and Fortra as a global organization and an employer, and how it might impact on our customers, prospects and partners.

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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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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.

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FlashCopy: Pros and Cons

By Tom Huntington on Wed, 02/26/2020

IBM System Storage FlashCopy might seem like magic. But do the benefits for IBM i business continuity outweigh the hidden costs? Read on to find out.

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Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/24/2020

You need a backup strategy to test your company’s disaster recovery plan and, despite its reputation for reliability, administrators still need to back up their IBM i. A sound backup strategy should also restore individual user objects to account for human error.

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Too Many Job Schedulers, Not Enough Substance

By Tom Huntington on Wed, 11/20/2019

How many separate job schedulers are you juggling? Don’t let your important processing into a scheduling circus. Stick with a single, sophisticated solution.

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Why Should Developers Care About Workload Automation?

By Tom Huntington on Wed, 11/20/2019

Developers, don’t let late-night distress calls from the NOC disrupt your sleep. Workload automation software is not just for operators any more.

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Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 11/20/2019

Your shop runs more than 30 jobs each day. Your jobs must communicate across IBM i and another OS. You need to monitor them and generate reports for audits or SLAs. Do your existing job schedulers really meet your needs?

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Built-in Commands Make Your Enterprise Scheduling Environment Even More Robust

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 11/20/2019

Looking for better ways to integrate your Windows, AIX/UNIX, and Linux environments with the Robot Schedule scheduling system? Robot Schedule Enterprise commands can enhance your integration experience.

Powertech RSA SecurID Agent for IBM i

TechChannel: Rising Stars Roundtable featuring Megan Olson

Clearswift Secure Email Gateway

How Legacy Processing in IT Leads to Downtime on IBM i

Virtual Tape Considerations for IBM i

Be in Control of Your ERP

Key Management and Strong Encryption For PCI DSS Compliance With Powertech Encryption for IBM i

Single Sign On (SSO) Managed Services

IBM i Cloud Security Considerations

Robot Save Restricted State Utility (RSU)—Get Your Weekends Back!

Clearswift – staying safe and secure throughout the coronavirus pandemic

Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business

IBM on IASP for PowerHA Implementations

How to Prove Your IBM i is Recoverable without a Real DR Test

FlashCopy: Pros and Cons

Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job

Too Many Job Schedulers, Not Enough Substance

Why Should Developers Care About Workload Automation?

Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler

Built-in Commands Make Your Enterprise Scheduling Environment Even More Robust

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