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IFS Security: How to Close the Most Commonly Overlooked Security Gap

By Sandi Moore

Because the IFS is so integral to IBM i, failing to secure it could spell disaster for your organization. And there’s one IFS security gap that even experienced IBM i pros often overlook!

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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Three Lessons Learned from A Data Breach

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 02/24/2020

Simple lessons learned from the many breaches we’ve observed, like careless employees and unusual attack vectors, and ways they can be avoided.

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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.

On-Demand Webinar

Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020

By Bob Erdman

Count down the top cybersecurity trends of 2019 and hear predictions for what’s to come in 2020. 2020 looks to be just as exciting as 2019, with ample opportunities for organizations to improve their cybersecurity stance.

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Protecting AIX Servers Against Malware Threats

By Bob Erdman on Thu, 11/07/2019

Find out what security challenges AIX servers face, and what can be done to overcome them.

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10 Reasons Linux Attacks Happen and How to Avoid Them

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 07/29/2019

Take a look at why Linux attacks are occurring and what you can do to avoid them.

On-Demand Webinar

How to Avoid IFS Security Mistakes

By Sandi Moore

In this webinar, IBM i security expert Sandi Moore teaches you how to correct IFS vulnerabilities that are often overlooked , including one that allows the IFS to spread malware throughout your environment.

IFS Security: How to Close the Most Commonly Overlooked Security Gap

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

Common Excuses for Not Automating

The Case for Storage Area Networks (SAN)

IBM on IASP for PowerHA Implementations

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

FlashCopy: Pros and Cons

Three Lessons Learned from A Data Breach

Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job

Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020

Protecting AIX Servers Against Malware Threats

10 Reasons Linux Attacks Happen and How to Avoid Them

How to Avoid IFS Security Mistakes

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