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20 Hidden Gems of Db2 for i
This webinar shares some of the best-kept secrets in Db2 for i and will help make sure you're using it to its full potential.
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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.
Article
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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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.
On-Demand Webinar
The Business Intelligence Boom
Business intelligence adoption is on the rise. And it’s time to modernize. Make 2020 the year you finally see your data clearly, quickly, and securely with Sequel webinar.
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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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How to Use BI for Better Invoicing on IBM i
When Meissner Mfg. needed a better way to streamline their accounts receivable, they turned to Sequel and have been thrilled with its impact. Join this webinar to hear our conversation with Meissner Mfg. on how they saved 100+ hours a month with better business intelligence on IBM i with Sequel.
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4 Data Access Strategy Mistakes to Avoid
Fri, 10/11/2019
Find out how you can improve productivity with better data access. Learn what roadblocks you need to avoid in your goal to improve productivity.
On-Demand Webinar
IBM i Data: A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words
As the IBM i expert at your organization, you know that the data that drives important business decisions is scattered across your IBM i and other platforms. But many IBM i shops struggle to find a way to consolidate this information and allow both IT and business users easy access and fast interpretation for key performance indicators (KPIs).
Decision-makers need to visualize the data before...
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10 Benefits Your Business Intelligence Software Should Deliver
Tue, 09/17/2019
Are you getting everything out of your business intelligence software that you should be? Would you see a productivity boost from an upgrade? Find out with this list of key benefits.
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Accelerating Programmer Productivity with Sequel
Most business intelligence tools are just that: tools, a means to an end but not an accelerator. Yours could even be slowing you down. But what if your BI tool didn't just give you a platform for query-writing but also improved programmer productivity?
Watch the recorded webinar to see how Sequel:
Makes creating complex results simple
Eliminates barriers to data sources
Increases...
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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
What’s the IBM i Community Saying About Business Intelligence?
Hear how the IBM i community achieve their business intelligence goals.
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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!
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IBM i Data Access in Less Than 60 Minutes
Accessing, analyzing, and reporting on your IBM i and remote databases like Excel can be quicker or easier than with Sequel.