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Solid State Drives with IBM Power Servers

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 04/28/2020

Using solid-state drives (SSDs) in IBM Power servers can provide numerous advantages over traditional HDDs, namely in the area of computing performance. See some of those benefits here.

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Clearswift – staying safe and secure throughout the coronavirus pandemic

Thu, 04/16/2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is changing rapidly on a day-to-day basis, so we wanted to take this opportunity to address what it means for Clearswift and Fortra as a global organization and an employer, and how it might impact on our customers, prospects and partners.

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7 Misconceptions About Automation

By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 03/31/2020

Don’t let fear of the unknown decide your fate. Familiarize yourself with the facts about automation before you spend another minute on manual AS400 operations.

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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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Five Tips for the Automation Journey

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020

Here are five tips from Tom Huntington on how best to move your IBM i automation project along the path to success.

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Common Excuses for Not Automating

By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020

Whether it’s staffing, budget, or complexity, we’ve heard all the excuses to forgo automation. The next time you hear—or find yourself making—an excuse, have the response ready.

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Three Lessons Learned from A Data Breach

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 02/24/2020

Simple lessons learned from the many breaches we’ve observed, like careless employees and unusual attack vectors, and ways they can be avoided.

On-Demand Webinar

System Sizing for IBM Power Systems Servers

By Randy Watson

Watch this recorded webinar to learn more about Performance Navigator, the preferred software for system sizing and capacity planning on IBM’s Power Systems platform.

On-Demand Webinar

Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020

By Bob Erdman

Count down the top cybersecurity trends of 2019 and hear predictions for what’s to come in 2020. 2020 looks to be just as exciting as 2019, with ample opportunities for organizations to improve their cybersecurity stance.

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Protecting AIX Servers Against Malware Threats

By Bob Erdman on Thu, 11/07/2019

Find out what security challenges AIX servers face, and what can be done to overcome them.

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[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface

By Chuck Losinski

Watch this recorded webinar where our technology experts show you the best ways to quickly implement and add value with Fortra Insite.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10 Reasons Linux Attacks Happen and How to Avoid Them

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 07/29/2019

Take a look at why Linux attacks are occurring and what you can do to avoid them.

On-Demand Webinar

How to Avoid IFS Security Mistakes

By Sandi Moore

In this webinar, IBM i security expert Sandi Moore teaches you how to correct IFS vulnerabilities that are often overlooked, including one that allows the IFS to spread malware throughout your environment.

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Sophos Alternative for UNIX Centralized Management for Antivirus: Fortra is Here to Stay

By Bob Erdman on Tue, 06/11/2019

Find out how our solutions are growing and why we’re prioritizing UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems like Linux.

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Capacity Planning for Your Peak Season

By Doug Mewmaw

Are you confident that your Power Systems servers are set up to handle your busiest season? Watch this webinar to learn tired-and-true methodology from the experts.

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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.

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Diversionary Tactics: The Use of Ransomware as Misdirection

By Bob Erdman on Fri, 05/10/2019

As long as the dark web exists, organizations must learn more about the threat they pose, and how to protect themselves.

Solid State Drives with IBM Power Servers

Clearswift – staying safe and secure throughout the coronavirus pandemic

7 Misconceptions About Automation

Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business

Five Tips for the Automation Journey

Common Excuses for Not Automating

Three Lessons Learned from A Data Breach

System Sizing for IBM Power Systems Servers

Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020

Protecting AIX Servers Against Malware Threats

[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface

How Do I Make My Work on IBM i Look Good So My Company Doesn’t Ditch the Platform?

Mobile NOW for Robot Network

Mobile Dashboards for IBM i Monitoring

10 Reasons Linux Attacks Happen and How to Avoid Them

How to Avoid IFS Security Mistakes

Sophos Alternative for UNIX Centralized Management for Antivirus: Fortra is Here to Stay

Capacity Planning for Your Peak Season

Capacity Planning and the Culture of Proof

Diversionary Tactics: The Use of Ransomware as Misdirection

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