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Get a Handle on Your Job Stream with Forecasting

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/16/2016
A Robot Schedule forecast shows you the run activity scheduled for all Robot Schedule jobs over a time period that you specify. Robot Schedule uses the job schedule, job completion history, and any information you add for user jobs, remote prerequisites, and members of remote groups to make its forecast.
IBM i Automation
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On the Trail of IBM i Audit Data

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/16/2016
Believe it or not, auditors are your friends, but audit reporting might be your worst enemy. Gathering all that data can take ages, unless you’ve already keeping automated audit trails across your operations.
IBM i Automation
Blog
Blog

Tools for Modernizing IBM i Applications

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 08/16/2016
How can IBM i applications be modernized and brought in line with evolving enterprise expectations for user experience and extensibility? Much of the software for the platform still runs code from the 1990s, which is understandable given binary compatibility, but the truth is that the standard “green screen” isn’t state-of-the-art anymore.
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Article

Robot and FlashCopy

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 08/16/2016
Last month, Chuck Stupca (retired IBMer) and Chuck Losinski (Fortra) presented a webinar discussing FlashCopy for IBM i . Based on the attendance, it looks like this is a very important topic for many of you so I wanted to explain how FlashCopy ties to Robot products.
IBM i Automation
Blog
Blog

Is Your Team A Little Rusty on IBM i Operations?

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 08/15/2016
Let’s be honest. Finding good training for your staff and instructors who really know IBM i can be an issue. Luckily, Fortra offers essential training on IBM i operations from experts with over 20 years of experience.
Compliance
IBM i Automation
IBM i Business Intelligence
IBM i Cybersecurity
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Article

Is the i Ready for the Three Vs of Big Data?

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 06/27/2016
The three Vs of big data are volume, velocity, and variety, but in order derive value from big data, IT departments need tools to store massive amounts of data (volume) and make sure it is always available for quick analysis (velocity).
Automation
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Robot Best Practices

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 06/27/2016
Wondering about best practices for automating your IBM i processes with Robot systems management solutions? Take a look at this list and get off to a good start.
Automation
Monitoring
Article
Article

Have You Met SAM?

By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 06/27/2016
Isn’t it time your job scheduling environment (and your IBM i) got the modern look it deserves? Give Schedule Activity Monitor a try for graphically monitoring your jobs on the go.
Automation
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Article

Interfaces with Robot Schedule

By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 06/27/2016
If you’re using EnterpriseOne or SAP, it may be to take a closer look at the security and business process automation that Robot Schedule can offer these key applications on IBM i. We don’t talk enough about the integration we’ve done between Robot Schedule and EnterpriseOne (formerly JD Edwards, now owned by Oracle) and SAP.
Automation
Case Study
Case Study

AAA Life Leverages Robot for IT Efficiency

As Senior Systems Engineer, Randy Wittner has over 25 years of experience on IBM i, and AAA Life was not the first place he encountered Robot. “I’ve worked at many companies that have had Robot Schedule, so good market share,” said Wittner. “It’s very reliable, easy to upgrade. It automates a lot for us in our process.”
Automation
Monitoring