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How to Go from Simple to Strategic Capacity Management
By Per Bauer on Fri, 03/17/2017
Capacity Management Strategies
If IT was like a restaurant…then capacity management should be like the restaurant manager (aka Maître D’).
Unfortunately, too many organizations are using capacity management as the clean-up department. When something goes wrong, capacity management fixes it. And while that used to work, that’s not the best...
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Stop Just Writing SQL Queries and Do More with Your Data
By Heath Kath
It’s time to go beyond SQL/400. Watch the webinar to learn how to analyze data and make smart business decisions quickly.
Guide
DevOps Development: Keeping the Lights On
Overview: The DevOps methodology embodies two core philosophies: decreasing the lead time of software deployment and the automation of delivery and testing. DevOps emerged as a practical response to the agile development movement, in contrast with traditional, phase-based or “waterfall” development, which is inefficient and labor-intensive. Traditional methods should be phased out, and companies...
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Capacity Planning
By Per Bauer on Tue, 03/14/2017
Have you ever experienced an online service outage? It’s like losing half your physical locations without any warning.
Downtime is a huge problem. It stops your revenue stream. It compromises customer loyalty. It damages your brand’s reputation. And it wastes hours and IT resources to fix the problem—when it shouldn’t have been a problem to begin with.
Isn’t it about time you prevented downtime?...
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Building a Better Virus Trap
By Sandi Moore on Fri, 03/10/2017
Not so long ago, viruses were just one of those little annoyances that come along with using a computer, akin to the gnat that orbits your head at the family picnic.
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A Virus on i?
By Sandi Moore on Thu, 03/09/2017
Do you all remember Malcom Haines’ presentation comparing the viruses on Windows and on IBM i? The first slide, for Microsoft, was an entire page filled, at a 4-point font, with different viruses. Then Malcom switched to the IBM i slide, which was blank. This would always result in an outburst in laughter among us IBM i evangelists.
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Three IFS Security Weaknesses You Must Secure Now
By Robin Tatam on Thu, 03/09/2017
The Integrated File System (IFS) is one of the most ignored parts of the system, yet it makes possible many of the most powerful and most used features on IBM i servers today.
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Database Transaction Log Management
Mon, 03/06/2017
Don't let database transaction logs weigh you down. Find out how to preserve data integrity and consume less disk space.
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Don’t Let Complex Data Derail Your Business Intelligence
By Heath Kath
Are you perplexed by complex data on IBM i? Learn how to turn that complex data into useful information.
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How to Choose a Capacity Planning Tool
By Per Bauer on Tue, 02/28/2017
Looking for a capacity planning tool? Find out how to choose a tool that will be the most accurate.
Article
How-To: Increase Your Command of Esend with Sequel
Wed, 02/22/2017
Get tips and tricks for maximizing Esend with Sequel Data Access.
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An Introduction to PCI Compliance on IBM Power Systems
By Robin Tatam
Complying with the PCI standard is a normal part of doing business in today’s credit-centric world. But, PCI applies to multiple platforms. The challenge becomes how to map the general PCI requirements to a specific platform, such as IBM i. And, more importantly, how can you maintain—and prove—compliance?
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Can We Afford Business Intelligence?
By Heath Kath on Wed, 02/22/2017
Yes—but only if you have the right-sized business intelligence tool for your business. Find out how to get it.
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Business Intelligence for the SMB’s Budget
By Heath Kath
Think only large organizations can afford and implement business intelligence (BI) on IBM i? Think again.
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BIG DATA: Big Deal or Just a Big Headache?
Fri, 02/03/2017
Data is growing. Big data is becoming a big concern for many organizations. But is big data really a big deal for IBM i?
Article
Sequel Versus the Other IBM i Data Access Tools
Wed, 02/01/2017
How does Sequel go beyond other IBM i data access tools? By helping you modernize and visualize data. Learn more.
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How to Get Started with BI Dashboards
By Heath Kath
Make your IBM i data easier to understand. Watch the on-demand webinar and get started with BI dashboards today.