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Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler
By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 03/14/2022
The systems that businesses rely on today are increasingly complex and challenging to manage without sophisticated job scheduling tools.
According to the annual IBM i Marketplace Survey Results, only 22 percent of IBM i shops are running the IBM i operating system exclusively. 68 percent are also running the Windows OS, another 56 percent are running Linux, and 26 percent are running AIX. That...
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Job Schedule Security Options in Robot Schedule
By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 03/14/2022
If you’re familiar with IBM i system security, the Robot Schedule system is easy. IBM i provides a security system that restricts rights to objects. Robot Schedule builds on that system with an optional security system that allows you to restrict the right of users to change various Robot Schedule functions or job data. If you’re familiar with system security, it makes learning Robot Schedule...
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What is SNMP, and How Does It Work?
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 03/03/2022
SNMP is one of the most widely accepted protocols for network monitoring. Here’s a quick summary of what is SNMP, how it works, and why it matters to network professionals.
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Native & Real Time Endpoint AV for IBM Power servers - AIX, Linux & IBM i
By Rohit Mathur
The truth is malicious programs affect every OS and even though malware and other destructive entities can just as easily target your servers (both on-premises or in the cloud), many remain unprotected.
To keep your data secure and your systems up and running, it’s critical to grasp the true impact malware can have on Power Systems servers and the network that connects to them.
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Performance Navigator Training: Automated Performance Reporting
Watch this webinar and learn how to automate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting using the Performance Navigator software from Fortra.
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Fortra Champions chat about IBM i
In this video, Tom Huntington (Executive Vice President of Technical Solutions), Robin Tatam (Director of Security Technologies), and Amneris Teruel (Senior Expert specializing in IBM i) discuss the current state of IBM i and give their opinion on topics such as Security, Automation, High Availability and Cloud, among others.
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Inside the Integrated File System (IFS)
Watch this recorded webinar for an in-depth exploration of the integrated file system (IFS) on IBM i.
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Intermapper Earns Place on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for IT Management Products
Fortra today announced that its network monitoring tool, Intermapper, has been placed on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards in the category for IT Management Products.
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Beyond the Basics: Object-Level Security on IBM i
By Robin Tatam
Watch this session to take a deep dive into object-level security with Robin Tatam.
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Automatic vs. Manual Network Mapping: Finding the Right Balance
By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 01/31/2022
Learn why automatic network mapping software might not give you the full picture of your network infrastructure and why you might still need some manual effort to keep your network healthy.
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The Power of 24/7 Network Monitoring for Government Entities
Watch now to learn how you can ensure network health of your government entity with comprehensive network monitoring.
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Defending IBM i Against Cyber Attacks in Real Time
By Robin Tatam
IBM i security expert Robin Tatam discusses a new solution to bridge the gap between your enterprise SIEM solution and your IBM i servers.
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Getting Started with PCI and Why Every Company Should Be in Compliance
By Robin Tatam on Mon, 01/24/2022
Few things strike fear into the hearts of consumers and businesses more than a breach of financial information. Why? Because it hits us where we’re most sensitive: our pocket books!
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The Pro’s Guide to IBM i Security Fundamentals
By Robin Tatam
Watch this session to get clarity on three primary facets of IBM i security (and enhance your own career prospects in the process).