We can upgrade your IBM POWER i (iSeries / AS400 system) to V7.2 or V7.3 in about 2-3 times your System Save time.
That’s about 2 – 4 hours depending how much data you have.
We can do this wherever you are.
Because we have already done IBM i version upgrades 1000’s of times all over North America.
In fact, we have upgraded IBM users from Guam to Ghana.
Perhaps you’re wondering, “How the heck is that possible? A version upgrade or moving to a new server generally takes a weekend.”
Simple Answer: We do all the hard work offsite at our lab so the amount of your server’s downtime is negligible – about 4 hours or less.
Here’s How It Works.
First Send Us A Complete Backup.
You send us a complete Option 21 Save tape. We restore your system backup onto one of our servers. We have a portfolio of tape drives, so we can read most any format you send us.
We Also Test Your Backup Recovery Plan – An Added Bonus.
During the restore process, as an added bonus, we are also testing your backup process. You might be surprised to know that many of our clients have never completely tested their systems backup for a complete restore. They probably wonder if they could truly recover from a disaster using their full system save and daily backup strategy. They are terrified of putting it to the test in a “fire drill” that somehow goes awry, yet are always worried that an undiscovered glitch might prevent recovery in the event of a real disaster. We have heard some consultants that charge between $1500-$2000 to test and validate your systems backup.
We Migrate You To Your Preferred IBM i Version – Offsite.
Once restored, we start the migration process to move your environment to V7.2 or V7.3. The upgrade to your IBM server will be fast, safe, and convenient.
This process takes us just as long as if we were onsite – about 12-20 hours, plus or minus 5 hours, depending on a variety of factors. If you are 4-6 releases behind, this process can take way longer. And that’s assuming everything goes according to plan.
But because we are not onsite, your production system on your IBM server is not impacted. For companies that run 2-3 shifts, even on weekends, this is a big plus.
Even if you don’t run 2-3 shifts on weekends, it means your weekend will not be tied up with a conversion and set up. No more grueling, sleepless weekends.
You Test Remotely While Your Current IBM i / i5/OS / iSeries / AS400 Server Continues Production.
Once we have completed the version upgrade process, you dial into our server via VPN to start testing your “new system.” Test as long as you like. Most clients complete their testing between 2 to 4 weeks. When you are satisfied with the testing, we schedule the onsite set up and cutover.
Our Scheduled Onsite Migration Is About 4 Hours = Time To Set Up Your Server, Test, And Restore From Your Last Backup.
We ship in your system. We set up your new system and make sure everything is running OK. You give us the most recent backup of changed objects since the Option 21 Save, so we can bring your data current.
We Have Provided Our Clients A Safe, Smooth Migration With Our 4-Hour Version Upgrade.
We have provided IBM i users with our 4-hour Version Upgrade all over the USA … even overseas. We don’t need to be local to do a great job for you. We have done all the testing and flushed out all the surprises before we even come to your location to install your new server.
Want to know more? Email me at blosey@source-data.com or call me at (714) 593-0387.
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