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Guide

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.
Guide

5th Annual IBM AIX Community Survey Findings

The AIX Community Survey, now in its fifth consecutive year, goes in-depth with IT teams to gain a unique perspective into how this platform is being used today and how teams envision using it in the future. Over the years, the respondents of the survey have expanded to include a variety of industries, geographies, and titles within IT. More than 100 IT professionals in North America, EMEA, and APAC participated in this year’s survey, and this input enables all of us to understand the role of AIX with new clarity.
Blog

Realize ROI with Robot

Robot has a reputation for providing high-quality systems management software and backing it up with great support. These additional benefits can help you justify the cost of automation at your company.
On-Demand Webinar

Streamline the Day-to-Day with IT Automation

In this on-demand webinar, the automation experts from Fortra and CM First to explore ways to leverage IT automation tools in your most critical business projects—including those on IBM I, including those generated with CA 2E(Synon) and CA Plex.
Blog

The Pros and Cons of Scripting

There are pros and cons to evaluate when it comes to relying on scripts. Scripting can definitely have some perks depending on its application. However, it’s important to weigh these against the benefits of a full managed file transfer (MFT) solution to make sure you’re making the best decision for your business over the long term.
Article

Comparing Different Methods for Calculating Health and Risk

How do you calculate IT health and risk ? There are different methods you can use, depending on your needs. The most common methods for determining IT infrastructure health are: Threshold comparison Enhanced threshold comparison Event detection Variation from normal Allocation comparison Queuing theory for health On the other hand, the most common methods for calculating IT infrastructure risk are...
Datasheet

Intermapper Flows

Intermapper Flows is a tightly integrated component of Intermapper’s network monitoring, mapping, and alerting suite of tools.
Blog

How to Get Started with NIST 800-171 Compliance

Are you ready to report your NIST 800-171 compliance status by the end of the year? If you do business with the federal government, you need to comply with SP NIST 800-171 by the end of the year. Now is the time to implement your compliance plan.
Blog

Performance Management

What is Performance Management? IT performance management is responsible for everyday aspects of capacity management , like monitoring performance and resources, planning changes to make efficient use of resources, analyzing performance, and reporting back to the business. Now more than ever, your company’s bottom line rests on your ability to provide 24/7 service online. Even short outages can...