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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.

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The Importance of VIOS

Thu, 08/31/2023

VIOS is considered a standard in organizations running IBM i, AIX, and Linux workloads. But don’t put your business at risk by letting it run unchecked. Learn five areas you must be monitoring.

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Getting to Grips with QZDASOINIT Jobs

By Kurt Thomas on Fri, 09/30/2022

QZDASOINIT job issues can cause high CPU usage and hurt IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) performance. Learn how using Robot Monitor can help you proactively avoid resource issues.

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Where Does CPU Go When It’s Missing?

By Kurt Thomas on Thu, 10/07/2021

Have you ever noticed that the CPU used by individual jobs does not add up to 100 percent? As it turns out, your jobs and subsystems are only part of the story. For the stunning conclusion, we return you to the Licensed Internal Code (LIC).

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Three Essential Steps to Successful Performance Management

Tue, 08/24/2021

Performance management is often made to look cumbersome and complex, but we’ve distilled the process down to three essential steps.

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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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Job Status and Other Stories About Application Monitoring

By Kurt Thomas on Tue, 06/01/2021

Knowing a job’s CPU usage, disk I/O, temporary storage, and so on is fine, but what you really want to know is how the job is doing. And we can see a job's status on IBM i. Here's how.

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Application and Resource Issues: No More Hunting & Fishing on IBM i

By Kurt Thomas on Tue, 06/01/2021

Use a real-time monitoring tool with thresholds and drill-down capabilities to speed root cause analysis and problem determination for application and resource performance issues on IBM i.

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Adding Flexibility to IBM i Monitoring Without Compromising Availability

By Kurt Thomas on Tue, 06/01/2021

To cope with system issues, you want easy yet comprehensive solutions that handle your performance, messaging, and remote management needs, but what you really need are integrated solutions for universal control. See where Robot Monitor fits in.

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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.

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Realize ROI with Robot

By Tom Huntington on Sun, 03/28/2021

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.

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VIOS Performance Monitoring Commands

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 03/10/2021

You might think VIOS is set and forget, but it’s not. Luckily, VIOS includes a number of command line utilities to help you obtain performance-related information from your VIOS partitions.

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Monitoring Memory Thresholds on IBM i

By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 10/16/2020

Learn how to interpret the data you find on the Work with System Status (WRKSYSSTS) panel and how to set memory thresholds to avoid thrashing and optimize IBM i performance tuning.

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Hinder Jobs to Make Life More Productive for Users

By Kurt Thomas on Mon, 09/07/2020

Control the run priority of a job based on its job CPU usage, so your IBM i has the right jobs consuming the right resources. Learn how here.

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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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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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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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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.

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

The Importance of VIOS

Getting to Grips with QZDASOINIT Jobs

Where Does CPU Go When It’s Missing?

Three Essential Steps to Successful Performance Management

Virtual Tape Considerations for IBM i

Job Status and Other Stories About Application Monitoring

Application and Resource Issues: No More Hunting & Fishing on IBM i

Adding Flexibility to IBM i Monitoring Without Compromising Availability

What Is NVMe?

Realize ROI with Robot

VIOS Performance Monitoring Commands

Monitoring Memory Thresholds on IBM i

Hinder Jobs to Make Life More Productive for Users

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

How to End MIMIX Headaches for Good

IBM i Disaster Recovery Planning During a Crisis

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

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