The purpose of this blog is to let you know that if you want the least disruption with your IBM POWER servers, keep your IBM hardware and software support current. Also, keep your PTFs and technology refreshes current as well. When you learn your server is at End of Service life, it is ideal to move to the newest technology or a dependable alternative like hosting. To remain on a legacy server without support is a gamble and you will likely experience untimely disruption. Disclaimer: IBM i … [Read more...]
I Can Save You $5,000 On Your Next 9009-41A POWER Server. Maybe More.
Thinking About Replacing your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server With A New POWER9 9009-41A? The purpose of this blog is to highlight how expertise can save you money on the purchase of your next POWER server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are names for IBM servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier to find information on the web. As you may know, I have been an IBM Business Partner for over 26 years. My focus has been IBM i, iSeries, and AS400. Most … [Read more...]
Thinking About IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting?
Here Is A Summary Overview Of What To Expect. The purpose of this blog is to provide a high-level overview of basic considerations to move to an IBM i Cloud Hosting provider – 1) Cost to host, 2) Software Transfer Fees, 3) Cost to add High Availability, and 4) What is involved to move to the cloud once you decide to proceed. Disclaimer: IBM iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find what they want on … [Read more...]
How Do You Setup An IBM i (iSeries – AS400) Cloud Hosting Environment?
How Does Cloud400 Work? The purpose of this blog is to explain how setup of IBM i (iSeries/AS400) cloud hosting differs from setup of other cloud hosting solutions offered by AWS, Azure and other popular cloud hosting solutions. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are names for IBM servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier to research on the web. This last week I got a request from a prospective user who wanted to know if Cloud400 setup was like … [Read more...]
Is IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Right For You?
The purpose of this blog is to offer clear factors when IBM i hosting makes sense as well as when it does not make sense. My hope is that readers can determine their circumstances and what works for them so they can better use their time and their company’s resources analyzing options that are best for them. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are server brand names. IBM i is an operating system, like OS400. I use these terms interchangeably to help researchers more easily find what they are … [Read more...]
14 Factors To Research When Evaluating IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Hosting From Your Software Developer
The purpose of this blog is to highlight key factors a prospective hosting user will want to evaluate when considering a software developer’s hosting solution. Disclaimer: IBM iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for IBM users to access this information on the web. Last week a prospective hosting client sent me a list of features offered by his software developer’s hosting provider. I understand that a … [Read more...]
We Handle “Challenging” IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Projects
The purpose of this blog is to highlight some of the challenging, unusual IBM i hosting assignments that others have turned away. The unique talents and skills of our experienced senior IBM i engineers makes all the difference. Disclosure: iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is the operating system. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for people to find this information on the web. Cloud400 is truly fortunate to have such an experienced and skilled technical team. Our … [Read more...]
7 Unexpected Costs When You Buy A Used IBM i (iSeries/AS400)
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the extra expenses related to putting a used IBM POWER server into production. In my experience, all too often the buyer of used IBM POWER hardware is unfamiliar with the needed steps and related costs to put a used server into production. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are names for IBM servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier to find this information on the web. An IBM i 8202 user contacted me this week to … [Read more...]
Happy People Have 3 Successful Habits To Deal With Life’s Adversities
The purpose of this blog is to highlight 3 successful habits to deal with life’s adversities. A special friend shared these powerful insights with me. I want to pass them on to you. Everything comes bearing a gift and that gift is what you learn from whatever you are working through. We are meant to grow. Working through change is one of the ways we do that. So what can we do to help us move through challenging times? There are three little words that are of great help. The first word … [Read more...]
Finally. IBM Offers Extended Hardware Support For EOS IBM i POWER (iSeries/AS00) Servers.
The purpose of this blog is to let you know that IBM now offers hardware support for those POWER servers that had been identified as End Of Support (EOS). This new announcement will provide temporary relief to those users that have been fretting about how to keep their POWER supported for 1 more year as they transition to their next step. Whatever step that may be. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS00 are names of IBM servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it … [Read more...]
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