What We Can Expect To Come For IBM i And POWER9 The purpose of this blog is to share the early insights I have read about the IBM iOS and the POWER9 server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and iSeries and AS400 are server names. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for users to find information with search engines What Is The Foreseeable Future For IBM i? I often get asked how long will IBM support my IBM i OS. I expect the IBM i OS to evolve and be supported for 10 … [Read more...]
IBM i Object-Base Architecture = Secure, Virus-Resistant Operation…We Take For Granted
In Case You’re Wondering Why You Haven’t Been Bothered by Viruses and Other Security Problems, Here’s the Answer Our business is upgrading and servicing IBM i (iSeries/AS400) systems, so we get to speak with the CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives of our corporate customers. Every one of them acknowledges that their company has never suffered from virus attacks, hacking or related security issues. When they think about these issues (which is not often), they appreciate how lucky they have … [Read more...]
We Make Secure, Expert IBM i Cloud Hosting EASY
Discover how to get affordable, safe, secure, expert IBM i cloud hosting...and how EASY it is to implement. IBM i application hosting is way more straight-forward than hosting other platform applications. Plain and simple. If you are familiar with IBM i architecture, the reasons will be especially clear once you understand what is needed to support applications that run on such platforms as Windows, UNIX, and Linux. Cloud hosting options for platforms other than IBM i require more … [Read more...]
R2D2 Is Alive And Well—Inside Your IBM i (iSeries, AS400) Server
R2D2? That little dome-headed “droid” that always kept the Star Wars heroes one step ahead of big trouble? Well, not exactly. The one we’re talking about doesn’t roll around, nor does he chirp. But unlike the movie version, ours is real. He lives inside your IBM i server and he spends his life keeping you out of trouble…with never so much as a thank you from his owner. It’s time he got a little respect, because he works day and night—not only “off the books” but entirely off your payroll. … [Read more...]
Lowest IBM POWER i Price Minus Unneeded Software Saves Enough To Get Super-Fast SSDs
How To Boosts Server Performance Up To 300% And Get Smoothest Migration Source Data Products has many clients that prefer a low profile, so they ask that we do not reveal their identity in print. One such client recently upgraded from their POWER 6 8203-E4A to a new IBM POWER 8286. IT Programmer Analyst Bobbi S. was so pleased with the experience she agreed to share her story. Background A 120 year old Midwestern manufacturer had supported their business with an IBM POWER6 8203-E4A on … [Read more...]