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The Case for Storage Area Networks (SAN)
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/03/2020
Using storage area networks or SAN for virtualization and dynamic allocation of system resources can lower the total cost of ownership of disk and improve flexibility for backups and more. Here’s how.
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IBM i Data Replication: Hardware vs. Software
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/17/2020
There are a lot of options out there for IBM i data replication. We’ll help you weigh the options as your put together the pieces of your high availability plan.
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What's New with High Availability at Fortra?
By Timothy Prickett Morgan on Wed, 11/20/2019
In this interview, IT Jungle's Timothy Prickett Morgan connects with Fortra to get an update on the company’s high availability offerings for IBM i. Read on.
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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.
On-Demand Webinar
Easy IBM i Migrations with Near-Zero Downtime
Upgrading your IBM Power Systems hardware? Robot HA can help you migrate your IBM i data with little to no downtime. Learn how here!
On-Demand Webinar
Robot HA in PowerHA Environments
PowerHA is robust, but it may not cover all your bases—SYSBAS, that is! Watch this webinar and learn how to replicate data and applications in SYSBAS.
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Cyber Risk Ratings: How Would Your IT Environment Score?
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 12/12/2018
Find out the type of cyber threats that endanger organizations (and their ratings), and how they can protect themselves.
On-Demand Webinar
Virtualization Considerations for POWER9 Hardware Changes
Watch this webinar and learn how to monitor and replicate your virtualized IBM i environment using Robot Monitor and Robot HA.
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Enterprise Security: Best Practices and Tips
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 12/03/2018
How much security is really necessary to protect yourself? Read on for tips on how to best protect your organization and avoid becoming a headline.
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Cloud Watching: Ensuring Security in Every Cloud Environment
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 11/02/2018
Read on to learn about the different types of cloud environments, and the biggest security obstacle each presents.
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The Shared Responsibility of Cloud Security
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 10/26/2018
The agreement that cloud security is a shared responsibility between cloud providers and cloud users has now firmly taken hold. How those responsibilities shake out, however, is an ongoing conversation.
On-Demand Webinar
2 True Tales of HA/DR Success on IBM i
Hear how Nesco Resource and Furuno USA use Robot HA for IBM i data replication. Watch this recorded webinar!
Case Study
Robot HA Keeps Nesco Resource Out of Harm’s Way
Nesco Resource is one of the leading national staffing and employment agencies offering services in temporary staffing, direct hire, and a host of other staffing and recruiting solutions. Through its 100+ branches, the Cleveland, Ohio-based company has 60,000 people annually on its paycheck roster.
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Case Study
Fortra and Rg19/Load Make Managed IT Easier for Seco Tools
Based in Fagersta, Sweden, Seco Tools AB is one of the world’s largest providers of comprehensive metal cutting solutions for milling, stationary tools, hole-making, and tooling equipment. Seco partners with nearby Rg19/
Load, a managed service provider (MSP), for advanced server monitoring solutions that enable fast response to issues that could disrupt business.
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Where to Find Work Orders When the System Goes Down
By Tom Huntington on Thu, 02/15/2018
Paper work orders are a thing of the past. But system failure could deliver a nasty surprise to manufacturers and distributors who don’t have HA in play. Read on for more.
On-Demand Webinar
Did My IBM i Just Shut Down the Shop Floor?
High availability has special implications for IBM i teams in manufacturing and distribution. Watch this webinar to learn more!
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5 Scary Stories about iSeries Disaster Recovery
By Debbie Saugen on Tue, 10/31/2017
If you have no disaster recovery plan, have never tested a recovery, or are thinking it could never happen to your organization, you could be in for some scary consequences.
On-Demand Webinar
What Is Disaster Recovery as a Service?
By Tom Horan
Tom Horan from Meridian IT shares the secret to getting started with IBM i high availability and disaster recovery in the cloud. Watch now!
On-Demand Webinar
IBM i Roundtable: High Availability Hot Topics
Are you doing everything you can to protect your organization’s data? Our expert panel discusses high availability considerations for today’s security concerns and more in this recorded webinar.