Resources

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

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.

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.

On-Demand Webinar

[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface

By Chuck Losinski

Watch this recorded webinar where our technology experts show you the best ways to quickly implement and add value with Fortra Insite.

Article

The web interface for Robot Network is a browser-based tool that uses Fortra Insite to help you access system performance data for your network of IBM i systems from any laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You can also work in the Robot Network Status Center to see and respond to messages and other events that have been escalated to the Robot Network host system.

Article

The Many Ways Robot Supports SNMP

By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 02/23/2018

Many devices send status updates using SNMP or simple network management protocol. Make sure you’re getting the message. Read on to see how Robot supports SNMP.

On-Demand Webinar

IBM i Meets Mobile Technology

By Chuck Losinski

According to the 2015 IBM i Marketplace Survey, mobile access to IBM i data ranks among the top five IT concerns for the near future. Robot is here to make your mobile initiative easier.

Article

Continuous Performance Data—Without Big Overhead

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/30/2016

There are two sides to every Robot Network. It offers centralized control of the Robot software running on your IBM i partitions as well as performance monitoring and exception-based management across your environment.

Article

What’s New in the Robot NETWORK Web Interface?

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 08/16/2016

Just when you were getting used to the GUI, Robot NETWORK gives its web interface a boost that makes managing your performance and Robot product metrics even easier.

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.

Article

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.

Case Study

For Centralized Data Processing, KeHE Relies on Fortra

As the nation’s leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty, ethnic, and gourmet food products, KeHE Distributors has helped thousands of retailers—from the smallest independent stores to the largest supermarket chains—meet the constantly growing demand for products that help people to live well. John Kinnaird is the National Operating Center Manager responsible for...