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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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2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey Results Guide

Guide

10 Data Security Worst Practices and How They Could Lead to Data Breaches

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Three Essential Steps to Successful Performance Management

Tue, 08/24/2021

Performance management is often made to look cumbersome and complex, but we’ve distilled the process down to three essential steps.

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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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Eight Different Ways to Use HA at My Organization

By Tom Huntington on Wed, 04/14/2021

A flexible, affordable high availability solution can do more for your organization than provide business continuity after a disaster. Discover the many ways HA can help you avoid downtime and keep your data and applications accessible to end users.

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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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Performance Navigator vs. IBM PM400

By Randy Watson on Mon, 01/25/2021

This article presents a technical review of how Performance Navigator stacks up as a replacement for IBM Performance Management for Power Systems (PM400).

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The 2020 MFT Data Quadrant Report is Here

By Brian Pick on Wed, 10/07/2020

With a new year brings a new Info-Tech Managed File Transfer Data Quadrant Report. Find out about our ranking here.

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How GoAnywhere MFT Can Support You During COVID-19

By Brian Pick on Fri, 06/05/2020

Due to COVID-19, workforces are now more remote than ever. Unfortunately, this means sensitive data is likely not as safe as it should be. Secure MFT solutions are a proactive practice to implement.

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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.

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How to End MIMIX Headaches for Good

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 05/13/2020

Ready to eliminate manual monitoring in Assure MIMIX? This article shows you how to start monitoring MIMIX and stop wasting your time and risking your irreplaceable data.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job

By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/24/2020

You need a backup strategy to test your company’s disaster recovery plan and, despite its reputation for reliability, administrators still need to back up their IBM i. A sound backup strategy should also restore individual user objects to account for human error.

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Capacity Planning and the Culture of Proof

By Timothy Prickett Morgan on Fri, 05/31/2019

Capacity planning is one of the most important things that a company will do, and yet there are still many companies that do it on the back of the envelope. Read this article and learn how to do it right.

Guide

How to Shrink High Availability Overhead on IBM i

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Audit for Role Swap Readiness with Robot HA

By Tom Huntington on Fri, 03/15/2019

Your IBM i source and target systems may not be identical. But don’t panic! Robot HA has a Swap Audit feature that regularly checks your setup and confirms you’re ready to role swap at any time.

Going Beyond the GUI

2024 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey Results Guide

10 Data Security Worst Practices and How They Could Lead to Data Breaches

Three Essential Steps to Successful Performance Management

Virtual Tape Considerations for IBM i

Eight Different Ways to Use HA at My Organization

Robot in Modern IBM i Environments

Performance Navigator vs. IBM PM400

The 2020 MFT Data Quadrant Report is Here

How GoAnywhere MFT Can Support You During COVID-19

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

How to End MIMIX Headaches for Good

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

Backup Basics: Saving Your Data and Your Job

Capacity Planning and the Culture of Proof

How to Shrink High Availability Overhead on IBM i

Audit for Role Swap Readiness with Robot HA

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