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Free Backup Management Software vs. Paid – Which Is Right for Me?

By Debbie Saugen on Mon, 03/04/2024

When is the right time to rely on an Option 21 save and when should I turn to an enterprise-class solution like BRMS or Robot Save? Read on to find out.

Product Video

How to Improve Your IFS Management with Robot Space

Tue, 02/06/2024

Watch this video to discover how you can improve your IFS management using Robot Space.

On-Demand Webinar

Inside the Integrated File System (IFS)

By Tom Huntington

Watch this recorded webinar for an in-depth exploration of the integrated file system (IFS) on IBM i.

Article

Space Oddities—What’s in Your IFS?

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 01/19/2022

Read this article to learn what might be taking up valuable disk space in the IFS and what you can do to control it.

On-Demand Webinar

Storage Best Practices for HA/DR on IBM i

By Tom Huntington

Watch this webinar where you’ll learn how to clean up IBM i storage to improve your high availability and disaster recovery plans and reach your business continuity objectives.

Article

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Technology for IBM i

By Chuck Losinski

During this 1-hour session, Fortra and LaserVault experts join forces to discuss the merits of virtual tape and show you how VTL technology can replace your traditional tape backups.

Blog

What Is NVMe?

By Randy Watson on Thu, 04/01/2021

NVMe is a communications interface plus high-performance protocol for accessing non-volatile memory. Learn more here.

Guide

Robot in Modern IBM i Environments

Robot systems management solutions can improve processes and enhance the return on investment for new technologies running in modern IBM i environments. Find out how.

Blog

Robot has a reputation for providing high-quality systems management software and backing it up with great support. These additional benefits can help you justify the cost of automation at your company.

Guide

How to Handle Explosive IBM i Storage Growth

Data growth projections are simply too big to ignore. It’s essential that IT teams move away from reactive approaches and adopt a sustainable data storage management strategy. This guide is a great resource to get you started.

Blog

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.

On-Demand Webinar

Remote Management for IBM i Backups

By Tom Huntington

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.

Article

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.

Blog

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.

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.

Blog

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!

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Free Backup Management Software vs. Paid – Which Is Right for Me?

How to Improve Your IFS Management with Robot Space

Inside the Integrated File System (IFS)

Space Oddities—What’s in Your IFS?

Storage Best Practices for HA/DR on IBM i

Virtual Tape Considerations for IBM i

Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Technology for IBM i

What Is NVMe?

Robot in Modern IBM i Environments

Realize ROI with Robot

How to Handle Explosive IBM i Storage Growth

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

Remote Management for IBM i Backups

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

IBM i Disaster Recovery Planning During a Crisis

Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers

What Not to Do for IBM i Disaster Recovery

7 Misconceptions About Automation

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

Five Tips for the Automation Journey

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