The purpose of this blog is to highlight those issues that can make the IBM i vulnerable to data breach and unexpected downtime. As reliable and secure as IBM i is, there still are areas that require IBM i users to assess and protect. Disclaimer: IBM 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. One of the great things about blogs that allow reader feedback is how quickly … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) STD – “Software Transfer Dilemma” and Outrageous Fees
The purpose of this blog is to alert IBM i users planning server upgrades how essential it is to research software transfer fees they may incur when they move to a server with a new serial number. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably to help folks easily find this information on the web. Many IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users are considering changing their legacy POWER server because IBM announced hardware and software support … [Read more...]
What Is IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Single Level Storage? And Why Should I Care?
The purpose of this blog is to explain IBM i single-level storage and its related benefits. If you have been working on IBM i for a long time, you already know the answer. And you take single-level storage for granted. Probably don’t give it a thought. If so, the value of this blog is to share with others who are unaware of single-level storage and its benefits. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are serves. IBM I is an operating system. I use them interchangeable to make it easy for folks to … [Read more...]
IBM Has Announced BIG IBM i (iSeries/AS400) SWMA Price Increases Effective April 1, 2020
This blog briefly describes IBM’s SWMA (Software Maintenance for IBM Licensed Program Products) price increases beginning April 1, 2020 and an overview of some of your options. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use the terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. IBM plans big SWMA price increases effective April 1, 2020. You can expect to see your SWMA renewal to increase in a range of 10%-24%, … [Read more...]
What Are IBM i Data-At-Rest Encryption Limitation?
The purpose of this blog is to explain the IBM i encryption options and factors to help the reader determine when IBM i data-at-rest encryption is cost-justified. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easy for folks this information with web searches. Security is a priority for business. We all want our sensitive and critical data to be safe from “bad guys.” As a hosting provider, we take client security … [Read more...]
7 Good Reasons For IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Online Cloud Backup Services
The purpose of this blog is to briefly highlight the 7 key benefits of online cloud backup. Tape management can be distracting and is prone to failure. Online backup is an excellent way to mitigate this risk and expense. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find this kind of information when searching on the web. In my blog last week, I wrote about an IBM iSeries user that had a hardware … [Read more...]
Lost System – Lost Files – YIKES! Cascading Consequences From Excessive Frugality And Lack Of IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Expertise
The purpose of this blog is to highlight how excessive frugality and lack of IBM i (iSeries/AS400) expertise can have grave consequences for users. Over the decades I have too frequently encountered unfortunate circumstances of costly disruption and lost critical data due to inadequate support and safeguards. This is just one recent example. 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 … [Read more...]
4 Expected 2020 Trends For IBM i
The purpose of this blog is to provide a high-level overview of 4 key 2020 IBM i trends. Each topic involves more detail than I can provide with this summary. 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 information with web searches. 1) Security Warding off hackers, malware, ransomware and data breaches is serious stuff. Neglectful or naïve dismissal can lead to grave … [Read more...]
What Is IBM SWMA Service Extension?
The purpose of this blog is to explain IBM Software Maintenance Service Extension (SWMA SE) and how you can benefit. What Is SWMA? If you are an IBM POWER user, you may already know the acronym “SWMA” refers to IBM Software Maintenance Agreement. When you have SWMA, you are entitled to receive access to: 1) OS version upgrades, 2) Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs, or software patches), 3) Technology Releases (TRs, bi-annual PTFs), 4) Entitlement transfers, … [Read more...]
What Is IBM HWMA Extended Support For POWER Servers?
The purpose of this blog is to explain the difference between IBM Hardware Support (HWMA) and IBM HWMA Extended Support. If you are an IBM POWER server user, you may be familiar with the acronym “HWMA”, or Hardware Maintenance Agreement. If so, you probably know that if you have HWMA in place, IBM will repair a server hardware failure. In the United States, you just call 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378). You provide the IBM receptionist with your server type (i.e. 8286, 9009, etc.) and serial … [Read more...]
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