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Nowadays, the modern ACS is the go-to tool for many. But what are its capabilities? What is included? And how can system administrators leverage it? Join this live webinar on April 30th to learn more about how Access Client Solutions (ACS) can assist in system administration.
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Free Backup Management Software vs. Paid – Which Is Right for Me?
By Debbie Saugen on Mon, 03/04/2024
When is the right time to rely on an Option 21 save and when should I turn to an enterprise-class solution like BRMS or Robot Save? Read on to find out.
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The 10 Principles of Automation
By Tom Huntington on Thu, 02/22/2024
Our experts developed the following best practices for easing automation implementation and advancing automated operations over the course of 30 years of working to help businesses make their processes more efficient. Let the countdown begin!
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How to Assess Data Center Operations
By Tom Huntington on Wed, 02/21/2024
Is your IBM i team managing the system manually? Want an easy way to assess data center operations? The experts at Fortra can help you get automated.
Guide
Going Beyond the GUI
Modernization is more than simply switching from a green screen to a GUI. To have a truly modern IBM i data center, you must consider all areas of IT from your software and applications to your hardware and devices to the processes that support the whole operation. This guides helps you modernize your IBM i from the ground up.
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Is the AS/400 Dead?
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/19/2024
Many IT professionals still use the term AS/400. But can a platform that was introduced in 1988 still be relevant today? The answers typically surprise people.
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IBM i: History and Timeline
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/19/2024
Did you know that IBM i’s origins pre-date the AS/400 server? Read on for IBM i operating system history and the IBM server history that has supported this powerful platform for decades.
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A Dozen Things You Should Know About Automated Job Scheduling
By Tom Huntington on Wed, 11/01/2023
Automated job scheduled software can give your company the competitive edge. Use these twelve tips to get started or to take your schedule to a new level.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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What Does IBM Power10 Mean for IBM i?
By Tom Huntington on Thu, 09/30/2021
Technology investments around IBM i shouldn’t be scary. The system is built so that the hardware can evolve while your business applications run with little or no interruption. Read on to learn more.
Guide
Time to Replace Legacy AS/400 Schedulers?
This guide explores the limitations of legacy AS400 schedulers, identifies the signs that it’s time for a change, and points to the benefits of automated operations using modern workload automation software built for IBM i.
Guide
A Guide to IBM i Message Management
This guide teaches you how to handle IBM i message management, including the fastest and more accurate ways to monitor for messages, filter critical messages, and escalate messages to members of your team as needed.
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What Is NVMe?
By Randy Watson on Thu, 04/01/2021
NVMe is a communications interface plus high-performance protocol for accessing non-volatile memory. Learn more here.
Guide
Robot in Modern IBM i Environments
Robot systems management solutions can improve processes and enhance the return on investment for new technologies running in modern IBM i environments. Find out how.
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Realize ROI with Robot
By Tom Huntington on Sun, 03/28/2021
Robot has a reputation for providing high-quality systems management software and backing it up with great support. These additional benefits can help you justify the cost of automation at your company.
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Five Steps for Successful IBM i Role Swaps
By Tom Huntington on Fri, 03/26/2021
Your high availability solution is only as solid as your role swaps. You can’t be certain that your systems are switch-ready unless you test. Follow these steps to start testing your role swaps regularly.
Guide
The Importance of Automating Systems Management
Systems management is an absolute necessity to ensure that businesses survive and thrive. Read this guide to learn the top ten automation tips for peace of mind.