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IASPs: What They Are and Why You Need Them on IBM i

By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 10/16/2020

IBM i expert Chuck Stupca and Chuck Losinski presented an engaging webinar about the unique characteristics of IASPs and how application data can be seamlessly migrated to optimize system processes.

Datasheet

Sequel Web Interface

Make real-time business decisions, wherever you are, with Sequel Web Interface.

On-Demand Webinar

Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers

By Tom Huntington

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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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.

Article

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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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.

Article

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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Why Should You Delete Journal Receivers?

By Tom Huntington on Thu, 10/17/2019

Excessive disk space usage causes your IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) backups and disk reporting to take longer. It's best practice to automate clean-up for your journal receivers. Here's how.

Case Study

Meissner Manufacturing Uses Sequel to Filter the Data that Matters

Article

Three Tactics to Optimize Your IBM i Disk Space

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 06/18/2019

Don’t wait for a critical iSeries storage issue to catch you off-guard. Instead, follow these top three tips for using Robot Space to manage your disk space automatically.

On-Demand Webinar

IASP, IFS, and Disk Analysis, Oh My!

By Chuck Losinski

IASP technology can revolutionize your IBM i! Watch this webinar to see it in action—and learn how to keep the disk storage it uses under the watchful eye of Robot.

Datasheet

Robot Space

Bring Automation and Analysis to Your IBM i Disk Space Administration. Schedule a demo of Robot Space today.

Datasheet

Powertech Risk Assessor for IBM i

Powertech Risk Assessor for IBM i automates the process of gathering security information. Schedule a demo today.

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Your IFS Is Probably a Treasure Trove of Unsecured Data

Wed, 09/12/2018

Consider the type of information contained in the PDFs in your directories and spooled files in your output queues. Aside from taking up disk space and consuming time during a backup, what's the issue with leaving these reports on the system? The issue is the contents of those reports, along with who has access to them.