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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.
IBM i Automation
The Case for Storage Area Networks (SAN)
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Blog

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.
IBM i Automation
Interview with Steve Finnes
Article
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.”
IBM i Automation
FlashCopy: Pros and Cons
Article
Article

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.
IBM i Automation
Ecourse
Ecourse

Build Your IBM i Business Continuity Plan

Navigating the HA/DR landscape for IBM i can be a nightmare. With data availability and recoverability on the line, the business impact of these technologies cannot be understated. But with so many different pieces in the puzzle, how do you know which ones are right for your organization? In this eCourse, the IBM i pros at Fortra join forces with leading technology experts to help IT professionals...
IBM i Automation
On-Demand Webinar
On-Demand Webinar

Promoting the Future of IBM i in Your Business

By Trevor Perry
Yes "i" can! Get tips for selling your peers and executives on the low total cost of ownership of IBM i and enhance your organization’s strong heritage on the platform.
IBM i Automation
IBM i Business Intelligence
IBM i Cybersecurity
On-Demand Webinar
On-Demand Webinar

The Evolution of IBM i in the Data Center

By Dr. Frank Soltis
AS/400, iSeries, IBM Power Systems—by any name, IBM i has stood the test of time. This proven technology continues to serve the needs of changing data centers around the world, but can its secrets of past success teach us what to expect next?
IBM i Automation
IBM i Business Intelligence
IBM i Cybersecurity
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On-Demand Webinar
On-Demand Webinar

IBM i in the Cloud

By Dan Jones
Wondering about your options for IBM i (iSeries, AS/400) in the cloud? Not sure if cloud is right for your organization? Get your answers from the experts here.
IBM i Automation
IBM i Business Intelligence
IBM i Cybersecurity
ERP automation
Article
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?
IBM i Automation