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Control Costs and Boost Productivity with IBM i Automation

Tue, 03/19/2024

Our IBM i experts discuss the drawbacks of manual IBM i processing and how Fortra’s Robot Schedule makes automating your IBM i intuitive and effective.

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The Safe and Secure Replacement for RUNRMTCMD

By Tom Huntington

IBM stopped supporting the critical RUNRMTCMD due to security concerns. Watch this recorded session where our experts reveal how Robot Schedule Enterprise replaces RUNRMTCMD safely and securely.

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Ten Job Scheduling Features Your IBM i Can’t Live Without

By Tom Huntington

Watch this recorded session to learn which Robot Schedule job scheduling features are considered the most crucial to your IBM i's success and why.

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IBM i Automation Series: Job Scheduling

By Tom Huntington

Watch this webinar series for your FREE opportunity to learn what every beginner should know about Robot Schedule software for IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) automation, plus tips and tricks for the veterans.

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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.

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How to Convert from AJS or WRKJOBSCDE to Robot Schedule with Ease

By Tom Huntington

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.

Article

How Legacy Processing in IT Leads to Downtime on IBM i

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 10/25/2021

Why haven’t IT processes kept pace with business changes? Why are you still suffering from downtime as the result of human error? Read this article to see how legacy processing methods are still leading to downtime today—and what you can do to stop it.

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File Dependencies for Batch Processing

By Tom Huntington

Learn how to optimize your workload by eliminating timer jobs in WRKJOBSCDE, Cron, and Windows Task Scheduler using Robot Schedule.

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.

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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.

Article

Be in Control of Your ERP

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 03/31/2021

Many ERP packages have built-in schedulers. However, these schedulers are typically not flexible or robust enough to meet the needs of even the smallest data center.

On-Demand Webinar

Robot Schedule for Beginners

By Tom Huntington

Watch this webinar to learn what every beginner should know about Robot Schedule batch process management and workload automation software for IBM i (AS/400, iSeries).

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.

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.

On-Demand Webinar

10 Timesaving Tips for IBM i Scheduling

By Chuck Losinski

Watch this recorded webinar to learn the advanced IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) job management techniques in the Robot scheduling software that deliver measurable ROI.

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.

Article

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.

Article

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.

Control Costs and Boost Productivity with IBM i Automation

The Safe and Secure Replacement for RUNRMTCMD

Ten Job Scheduling Features Your IBM i Can’t Live Without

IBM i Automation Series: Job Scheduling

Storage Best Practices for HA/DR on IBM i

How to Convert from AJS or WRKJOBSCDE to Robot Schedule with Ease

How Legacy Processing in IT Leads to Downtime on IBM i

File Dependencies for Batch Processing

Virtual Tape Considerations for IBM i

Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Technology for IBM i

Be in Control of Your ERP

Robot Schedule for Beginners

Remote Management for IBM i Backups

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

Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers

10 Timesaving Tips for IBM i Scheduling

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

IBM on IASP for PowerHA Implementations

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

FlashCopy: Pros and Cons

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