The purpose of this is to highlight four major trends that affect all us. While some my tease me about having the gift to state the obvious, some may find my look ahead with interest. Let me know what you think. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. We live in interesting times. We are coming out of the Covid lockdown. In my lifetime, I have never … [Read more...]
Let’s Remember Why IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Is Your Best Choice
The purpose of this blog is to highlight key elements that make your IBM i POWER server your best choice. These are good points to remind the owners why IBM i still right for right for the business. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. In the frenetic race of supporting a competitive business with changing priorities, it is easy to forget why the IBM i … [Read more...]
What Are The Consequences Of Cancelling IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Software Support (SWMA)? Many Users Are Unaware Of The Pitfalls.
The purpose of this blog is to highlight several factors for IBM i users to consider before they determine not to renew their software support. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make is easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. Background As a certified IBM i Business Partner, I find most users know about IBM software support or SWMA (Software Maintenance Agreement). In essence, SWMA provides you … [Read more...]
IBM i vs AS400 – What’s The Difference? Well, It Depends on Who You Talk To
The purpose of this blog is a light-hearted look at the difference between IBM i and AS400. Also, to underscore that IBM i is a terrific operating system. Disclaimed: IBM i is an operating system. AS400 and iSeries are legacy servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find this kind of information on the web. IBM i on POWER has a long successful history and has rightly earned a solid reputation for reliability, excellent support and value. Clearly IBM i and … [Read more...]
6 Elegant IBM i Features That Keep It Advanced
Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM I is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. I wrote this letter to stress key IBM i features in response to those critics who say the IBM i is “old.” The IBM i is NOT “old” – it continues to be advanced. Last week one of my clients shared with me that her network team leader thinks the IBM i is archaic. This network administrator also tells his management … [Read more...]
Whose Fault When You Have Downtime?
Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM I is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. It May Not Be Structured That Way But It Sure Feels Like It. Sooner or later, your company will need to recover from downtime, and guess who’ll be the “blame-ee.” OK, time for a reality check. You Either Have A Recovery Plan Or You Don’t. If You Do Have A Recovery Plan, Are You Sure It Will Work? IBM … [Read more...]
Single Point Of Failure (SPOF) In The IBM i World
Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM I is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. A Single Point of Failure (SPOF) is any component of an IT application that, if it were to fail, would cause the application to be unavailable to users. In other words, the system would be DOWN. There are many components of an IT application and the goal of this article is to identify the SPOFs and provide … [Read more...]
How Good Are Your IBM I (iSeriess/AS400) Backups…Really? Read This Before You Answer Too Quickly
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the need to recovery from unexpected downtime and steps to help you. Disclaimer”: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM I is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. Major Disasters Emphasize Need For Backup…AND Recovery Disasters like Hurricane Harvey (or Irma) emphasize the need for backup and recovery. Having knowledgeable people and good procedures are two … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) First Failure Data Capture. Why You Probably Never Heard Of It
This blog highlights a unique IBM i feature – First Failure Data Capture – and how IBM uses it to debug the POWER server intermittent errors. Chances are you have never hear of this capability. As best I know, nothing like this exists on x86 or non-IBM platforms. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM I is an operating system (an excellent one at that). I use these terms interchangeably to help folks find this kind of information on the web. A question IBM POWER users rarely … [Read more...]
Running Out Of Kerosene Can Be Worse Than Running Out Of Gas… Much Worse.
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the reliability of IBM i in a colorful way. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system (and a great one at that!). I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this information on the web. Have you ever seen someone walking down a road carrying a can of gasoline? Sure you have. Running out of gas is not all that uncommon, and it certainly is a hassle. But when was the last time you heard of an … [Read more...]
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