On-Demand Webinar
How to Be Smart When Selecting a Job Scheduler
Watch this webinar with Fortra scheduling experts to learn which enterprise job scheduler is right for your environment.
Article
How Do I Make My Work on IBM i Look Good So My Company Doesn’t Ditch the Platform?
By Donnie MacColl on Wed, 09/11/2019
The good old green screen is no longer your safety blanket. In fact, it could be the final nail in the coffin for IBM i at your company. Consider this your wakeup call from Donnie MacColl.
Article
Mobile NOW for Robot Network
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/21/2019
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.
On-Demand Webinar
When JDBC/ODBC Jobs Attack Your IBM i
Don’t let QZDASOINIT jobs put a stranglehold on system resources while you fly blind. Get to the bottom of job performance issues faster with Robot Monitor. Watch now!
Blog
What Does IBM i 7.4 Have for System Administrators?
Mon, 08/12/2019
Wondering what new features IBM i 7.4 (V7R4) has in store for system administrators? See our list of top picks in this blog post.
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Vityl for Cloud Management
Hybrid Cloud Management
Hybrid cloud refers to a mix of public and private cloud resources. Many organizations are moving their IT footprint to the cloud because running applications in the cloud often removes the capital expense of purchasing hardware and software, which can save money. Cloud deployments also allow IT professionals and business leaders to provision resources more quickly and...
Article
Mobile Dashboards for IBM i Monitoring
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 08/07/2019
Robot Console leverages the power of Fortra' dashboards containing browser access! Mobile-friendly dashboards allow you to combine key message summary and resource status data into a single, intuitive view. Read on to learn more.
On-Demand Webinar
What’s New in Capacity Management? Azure Monitoring
By Scott Adams
Nearly every business is moving at least some of their applications to the cloud, whether they’re launching a new application, migrating part of a datacenter, or transforming to DevOps.
If your company is moving to public or private cloud, you’ll need to monitor your cloud infrastructure to make sure that you are managing cost and optimizing resource consumption.
Our newest release of Vityl...
Article
Ask An Engineer: PowerHA FAQ
By Brian Nordland on Mon, 07/15/2019
Brian Nordland, principal software engineer for PowerHA at Fortra, takes a break from coding to answer some important questions about PowerHA.
Blog
What Does Db2 Mirror for i Mean for Me?
By Tom Huntington on Wed, 07/10/2019
Take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of IBM’s Db2 Mirror for i and determine how Fortra solutions complement this tool and can further enhance your experience.
Datasheet
Robot Network
You want to manage your Robot software solutions and get a high-level look at performance metrics from a single view. Robot Network gives you the one-stop management you’ve been searching for.
Article
IBM i 7.4 Operating System Upgrade Overview
By Tom Huntington on Fri, 07/05/2019
Let’s face it—upgrading your operating system is a big project. But believe it or not, the whole process boils down to just two steps: planning and backing up!
Blog
Standing the Test of Time: IBM i on POWER9
By Tom Huntington on Fri, 07/05/2019
The IBM i operating system is proven technology that has stood the test of time since the early days of the System/38 and AS/400 and on through to POWER9. Know the business benefits.
On-Demand Webinar
What's New in Capacity Management? Improved IT Efficiency
By Per Bauer
Improving IT efficiency is essential for IT teams looking to do more with less. Watch the on-demand webinar to see how Vityl Capacity Management helps you identify underutilized resources easily to make the best use of IT resources.
Datasheet
Task Supervisor
Task Supervisor can simplify your task management and allow you to take control of your IT task list.
Blog
How to Improve IT Efficiency: 3 Strategies to Keep Services Up and Costs Down
By Per Bauer on Wed, 06/26/2019
Press Release
Skytap Partners with HelpSystems (now Fortra) to Bring Robot HA to the Public Cloud
Skytap has partnered with Fortra to bring Robot HA to the public cloud, accelerating the movement of IBM i data to the cloud, keeping it synchronized, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for IBM i applications running in Skytap.
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Robot Schedule Interface to SAP
When you need a more dynamic job scheduler for SAP processes, simply schedule recurring jobs once in the Robot Schedule interface and there’s nothing more to do, ever.
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Robot Schedule Interface to EnterpriseOne
Enjoy more flexibility and control over scheduling Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne jobs. With the Robot Schedule interface to EnterpriseOne, data selection is dynamic, making it a snap to schedule jobs to run unattended.