On-Demand Webinar
6 Hidden Gems in Robot Console
Watch this webinar and learn 6 how-to tips to use the Robot Console software to maximize IBM i message management.
Blog
Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler
By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 03/14/2022
The systems that businesses rely on today are increasingly complex and challenging to manage without sophisticated job scheduling tools. According to the annual IBM i Marketplace Survey Results , only 22 percent of IBM i shops are running the IBM i operating system exclusively. 68 percent are also running the Windows OS, another 56 percent are running Linux, and 26 percent are running AIX. That...
Article
What is SNMP, and How Does It Work?
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 03/03/2022
SNMP is one of the most widely accepted protocols for network monitoring. Here’s a quick summary of what is SNMP, how it works, and why it matters to network professionals.
On-Demand Webinar
Performance Navigator Training: Automated Performance Reporting
Watch this webinar and learn how to automate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting using the Performance Navigator software from Fortra.
On-Demand Webinar
Fortra Champions chat about IBM i
In this video, Tom Huntington (Executive Vice President of Technical Solutions), Robin Tatam (Director of Security Technologies), and Amneris Teruel (Senior Expert specializing in IBM i) discuss the current state of IBM i and give their opinion on topics such as Security, Automation, High Availability and Cloud, among others.
On-Demand Webinar
Inside the Integrated File System (IFS)
Watch this recorded webinar for an in-depth exploration of the integrated file system (IFS) on IBM i.
Press Release
Intermapper Earns Place on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for IT Management Products
Fortra today announced that its network monitoring tool, Intermapper , has been placed on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards in the category for IT Management Products.
Blog
Automatic vs. Manual Network Mapping: Finding the Right Balance
By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 01/31/2022
Learn why automatic network mapping software might not give you the full picture of your network infrastructure and why you might still need some manual effort to keep your network healthy.
On-Demand Webinar
The Power of 24/7 Network Monitoring for Government Entities
Watch now to learn how you can ensure network health of your government entity with comprehensive network monitoring.
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
[Customer Exclusive] Robot Health Check
Watch this webinar to learn housekeeping how-tos for Robot Schedule, Robot Console, Robot Network, and Robot Alert from our top product experts.
Datasheet
Intermapper Freeware Vs Licensed
Compare features between Intermapper's freemium software and the licensed solution.
On-Demand Webinar
Speed Dating with Robot Monitor
Watch this webinar to learn the 5 key features that make Robot Monitor the right choice for proactive monitoring across your IBM Power environment.
Blog
60+ IBM i User Groups and Communities to Join
By Tom Huntington on Thu, 12/16/2021
To help you stay connected to the thriving IBM i community, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of IBM i user groups around the world. Read on!
Case Study
How Decatur City Schools Manages Their Growing Network with Intermapper
Through the years, there have been a lot of network changes at Decatur City Schools, a school district located in north Alabama. But one thing has remained constant, their reliance on Intermapper, the network monitoring solution from Fortra. “Before Intermapper, we didn’t have any insight into what was up and what was down,” said Gary Cloer, Decatur City Schools network specialist. “We were...
Blog
What Does Ansible Mean for IBM i Automation?
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 12/06/2021
Ansible is good for the IBM i platform as it provides additional automation around burdensome IT tasks. Learn more here.
On-Demand Webinar
Storage Best Practices for HA/DR on IBM i
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.
On-Demand Webinar
How to Convert from AJS or WRKJOBSCDE to Robot Schedule with Ease
Today’s IT teams need automation tools that can help them plan for tomorrow instead of playing catch-up. In this recorded webinar, IBM i experts introduce you to the final phase of your automation evolution: Robot Schedule.