The purpose of this blog is to stress the importance of monitoring the renewal of your support agreements. Often, IT departments are so swamped that these renewals can get overlooked. Ideally, your Business Partner gives you 90-120 day advance notice so you have plenty of time to get them renewed. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find related information on the web. If you are like most of … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Hosting Agreements Are Very Different Than Most Cloud Hosting Agreements
The purpose of this blog is to clarify terms and conditions of cloud hosting agreements, and the differences hosting IBM i vs other platforms. Clarity is essential to a good hosting experience. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are server brand names. IBM i an operating system, like OS400. I use these terms interchangeably to help researchers more easily find what they are looking for on the web. Let me begin with I believe agreements that clearly explain each party’s responsibilities and … [Read more...]
Yikes! IBM i (iSeries/AS400) POWER Servers Without Support?
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the risk of running an IBM POWER server without support. While the IBM POWER servers are exceptionally reliable, unexpected downtime without adequate support and backup can delay recovery for days…if at all. AND, it can be VERY EXPENSIVE. Whatever savings some executive thought was to be gained can evaporate compared to the cost of recovery. Disclaimer: AS400 and iSeries are IBM servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably to make … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Disaster Recovery Testing. Are You Skipping This Crucial Step To Complete Disaster Recovery?
The purpose of this blog is to stress the importance of Disaster Recovery testing. What made this topic important to me is that recently we completed a DR test for one of our clients. The DR test revealed that their system backup was bad, which came as a shock to the client. Understandably, the client was unhappy to pay for the test only to learn their DR plan could not work because the backup was bad. So, let’s stress the importance of understanding how to do a clean backup. I have included … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Set Up Challenges
The purpose of this blog is to highlight some of the challenges you and your hosting provider may face when you move your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) applications to the cloud. Better to be foretold and forewarned to be prepared to move forward with few surprises. Disclaimer: 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 are looking for on the web. For a guy that promotes IBM cloud hosting, the last … [Read more...]
Getting A New IBM i (iSeries/AS400) POWER Server? Stuff You Might Not Think About And Should
The purpose of this blog is to highlight many factors that you want to consider when you are about to buy a new IBM POWER server. These factors will save you delays, unexpected costs and painful expensive oversights. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably so folks to more easily find what they are searching for on the web. As an IBM Business Partner, I work with many IBM i users that want new servers.… and seem not to want my … [Read more...]
IBM i POWER (AS400/iSeries) RAID Controller Cache And Battery – What You Need To Know
The purpose of this blog is to highlight what you need to know about the IBM i POWER (AS400/iSeries) RAID controller cache and battery. I wrote this because I had 3 customers encounter cache battery problems in the last 7 days (yikes). I want IBM i users to understand what the cache battery is and how to respond when you get that first error message that lets you know to replace…not the one that tells you that your cache battery has died. Disclaimer: AS400, iSeries, and POWER are IBM servers. … [Read more...]
How To Scrutinize Your IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Cloud Provider
The purpose of this blog is to highlight important factors to consider when evaluating IBM i cloud hosting providers. Hosting IBM i is very different than hosting other technologies. This type of evaluation is unique and it is an activity that most IBM i users rarely have done because it is relatively new. My intent is to share aspects that will give you a better idea of what to look for when you are in the hunt for a successful IBM i hosting solution. Disclaimer: AS400 and iSeries are … [Read more...]
Need Support For Legacy System/36 Or IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Application Software? Give Your Legacy Applications New Life!
The purpose of this blog is to briefly discuss legacy IBM mid-range server application software that is still in operation, and its users still need help with documentation, programming, and modernization. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find the information they are seeking on the internet. Legacy Applications Are Still Active...And VERY Useful Despite the emphasis on new … [Read more...]
Do You Really Want Professional Services To Migrate Or Upgrade Your IBM i (iSeries/AS400)?
YES! Especially If You Want The Job Done Correctly And Quickly The First Time. And, You Like To Avoid Headaches. The purpose of this blog is to explain the common reasons why more IBM i users want professional services for version upgrades and migrations. Quite simply, this work is not as straight-forward as the documentation suggests. Disclaimer: IBM iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM I is an IBM operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make is easier to find this … [Read more...]
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