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Realize ROI with Robot

By Tom Huntington on Sun, 03/28/2021

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.

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IASPs: What They Are and Why You Need Them on IBM i

By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 10/16/2020

IBM i expert Chuck Stupca and Chuck Losinski presented an engaging webinar about the unique characteristics of IASPs and how application data can be seamlessly migrated to optimize system processes.

On-Demand Webinar

Robot Schedule for Beginners

By Tom Huntington

Watch this webinar to learn what every beginner should know about Robot Schedule batch process management and workload automation software for IBM i (AS/400, iSeries).

On-Demand Webinar

Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers

By Tom Huntington

In a time when unattended computer operations are expected, IBM i is the right platform. Watch this webinar to get the success formula for lights-out automation.

Case Study

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC Gains Consistency, Accuracy with Robot

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10 Timesaving Tips for IBM i Scheduling

By Chuck Losinski

Watch this recorded webinar to learn the advanced IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) job management techniques in the Robot scheduling software that deliver measurable ROI.

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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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All About Alert Intelligence

By Andrew Bullivant on Thu, 02/13/2020

Thanks to intelligent filtering, the Alert Intelligence feature included in IBM i Server Suite improves the quality of IBM i alerts while reducing the quantity, providing increased application availability and system uptime.

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Availability Reporting for Managed Service Providers

By Paul Ratchford on Wed, 02/12/2020

Proving that you are meeting service-level agreements shouldn’t be a wasted effort. In fact, it should strengthen your relationship with clients and help your team manage performance in the future. See how.

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Log File Monitoring in IBM i Server Suite

By Paul Ratchford on Mon, 01/27/2020

Log File Monitor can monitor the contents of files in the integrated file system (IFS) and raise alerts based on this content. Read on to learn more.

Case Study

Alaska Communications Reaches New Heights with Network Monitoring from Intermapper

Alaska Communications is an internet service provider (ISP) supporting communications infrastructure in Alaska. Their team provides critical network services to customers—oftentimes, in remote locations. The company was in the midst of developing plans for a new site—one which was located on a mountaintop. With this remote site, they knew they were in for an uphill battle regarding maintenance and...

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Too Many Job Schedulers, Not Enough Substance

By Tom Huntington on Wed, 11/20/2019

How many separate job schedulers are you juggling? Don’t let your important processing into a scheduling circus. Stick with a single, sophisticated solution.

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Why Should Developers Care About Workload Automation?

By Tom Huntington on Wed, 11/20/2019

Developers, don’t let late-night distress calls from the NOC disrupt your sleep. Workload automation software is not just for operators any more.

Article

Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 11/20/2019

Your shop runs more than 30 jobs each day. Your jobs must communicate across IBM i and another OS. You need to monitor them and generate reports for audits or SLAs. Do your existing job schedulers really meet your needs?

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Built-in Commands Make Your Enterprise Scheduling Environment Even More Robust

By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 11/20/2019

Looking for better ways to integrate your Windows, AIX/UNIX, and Linux environments with the Robot Schedule scheduling system? Robot Schedule Enterprise commands can enhance your integration experience.

On-Demand Webinar

[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.

On-Demand Webinar

How to Be Smart When Selecting a Job Scheduler

By Tom Huntington

Watch this webinar with Fortra scheduling experts to learn which enterprise job scheduler is right for your environment.

Realize ROI with Robot

IASPs: What They Are and Why You Need Them on IBM i

Robot Schedule for Beginners

Lights-Out Automation for IBM i Data Centers

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC Gains Consistency, Accuracy with Robot

10 Timesaving Tips for IBM i Scheduling

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

All About Alert Intelligence

Availability Reporting for Managed Service Providers

Log File Monitoring in IBM i Server Suite

Alaska Communications Reaches New Heights with Network Monitoring from Intermapper

Too Many Job Schedulers, Not Enough Substance

Why Should Developers Care About Workload Automation?

Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler

Built-in Commands Make Your Enterprise Scheduling Environment Even More Robust

[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface

How to Be Smart When Selecting a Job Scheduler

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