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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 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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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Multinational Healthcare Organization Implements Fast, Easy, and Secure Data Reporting
Wed, 05/15/2019
Making data accessible and ensuring data privacy are essential in today’s healthcare market.
One multinational healthcare organization faced inefficient processes that slowed them down. Employees around the organization were left waiting for reports with vital information like admissions, discharges, bills, and collections.
So, they turned to Sequel Data...
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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.
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Access Data While Maintaining IBM i Security
Tue, 10/16/2018
Why do you need extra data access security on IBM i? Find out. Plus, learn how to secure data access, let users analyze data, and distribute data securely.
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Your IFS Is Probably a Treasure Trove of Unsecured Data
Wed, 09/12/2018
Consider the type of information contained in the PDFs in your directories and spooled files in your output queues. Aside from taking up disk space and consuming time during a backup, what's the issue with leaving these reports on the system? The issue is the contents of those reports, along with who has access to them.
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PowerHA for SAP—A Winning Combination
By Tom Huntington on Thu, 05/31/2018
What is PowerHA and what does it have to offer SAP on IBM i users? Find out here.
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Does Data Analysis Have to Be So Hard?
By Heath Kath on Fri, 05/25/2018
Find out how to get your AS400 or iSeries data and turn it into insight with simple data analysis.
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What’s the Future of Your Data?
By Mike Stegeman on Fri, 04/06/2018
Find out why it’s important to plan for the future of your data now.
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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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.