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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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Making the Case for PowerVM
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/24/2020
Need to make a case to introduce PowerVM into your Power Systems environment? Read this article!
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How to Put PowerVC into Practice
How well do you understand the capabilities of the underlying IBM PowerVC technology that supports this virtualization? Watch this webinar for pro tips!
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Inside Robot Monitor: A Features Tour
During this webinar, our experts demonstrate the key features that make Robot Monitor the right choice for proactive performance monitoring across your Power Systems environment.
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[Customer Exclusive] Robot & Powertech Web Interface
Watch this recorded webinar where our technology experts show you the best ways to quickly implement and add value with Fortra Insite.
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When JDBC/ODBC Jobs Attack Your IBM i
Don’t let QZDASOINIT jobs put a stranglehold on system resources while you fly blind. Get to the bottom of job performance issues faster with Robot Monitor. Watch now!
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Task Supervisor
Task Supervisor can simplify your task management and allow you to take control of your IT task list.
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IBM i Work Management 101
Watch this recorded webinar to get a better understanding of why IBM i jobs end up where they do and what you can do to control where they go to optimize system resources.
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Capacity Planning and the Culture of Proof
By Timothy Prickett Morgan on Fri, 05/31/2019
Capacity planning is one of the most important things that a company will do, and yet there are still many companies that do it on the back of the envelope. Read this article and learn how to do it right.
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Robot Monitor and Database Server Jobs
Robot Monitor IBM i performance monitoring software provides fast resolution for QZDASOINIT job issues. Read on to learn more.
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Virtualization Considerations for POWER9 Hardware Changes
Watch this webinar and learn how to monitor and replicate your virtualized IBM i environment using Robot Monitor and Robot HA.
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Robot Suite of Products
With the right IT operations management and infrastructure monitoring tools from Robot in place, your IT team can give your business the competitive edge by streamlining processes, improving scalability, and staying a step ahead of performance issues. Schedule a demo today.
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Systems Management Tips Using IBM i Services with Dawn May
By Dawn May
Don't miss this recorded webinar where Dawn May discusses a better and faster interface for many IBM i systems management tasks.
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The Virtualization Blind Spot
75 percent of IBM i shops run multiple partitions per server. But what aren't they seeing? Watch now and learn how to monitor virtualized IBM i environments with Robot Monitor.
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The Many Ways Robot Supports SNMP
By Chuck Losinski on Fri, 02/23/2018
Many devices send status updates using SNMP or simple network management protocol. Make sure you’re getting the message. Read on to see how Robot supports SNMP.
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Robot Monitor
Robot Monitor allows you to monitor and investigate issues on your IBM i and AIX operating systems, so you can resolve issues before they escalate and plan for future needs by tracking and analyzing past performance trends.
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5 IBM i Monitoring Pain Points (and How to Solve Them)
Robot Monitor has helped hundreds of organizations handle their worst AS/400 monitoring headaches. Watch this webinar to learn how.
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How to Get Started with AIX/VIOS Monitoring in Robot Monitor
By Chuck Losinski on Wed, 11/01/2017
Learn how to create monitors and set thresholds for seven key metrics that are critical to AIX/VIOS performance.