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...]
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...]
New IBM i (iSeries/AS400) User Wants To Be Safe From Ransomware
The purpose of this blog is to shout from the rooftops we just got a new FIRST-TIME IBM i user! These are rare indeed. When this new client explained his reasoning, it was so good I had to share it with others. I wish we had more IT folks that think like this IT director. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use these terms interchangeably …. not to confuse …. instead, to make is easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. Most … [Read more...]
5 Big IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Hosting Trends
The purpose of this blog is to highlight 5 Big IBM i Hosting Trends I expect will continue into 2020 and beyond. 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. Prediction is very difficult, especially if it is about the future. For that reason, I will not predict anything about IBM i hosting for 2020. Instead, I will write briefly about 5 Big Trends I … [Read more...]
R2D2 Is Alive And Well – Inside Your IBM i (iSeries/AS400)
Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use them interchangeably so folks can easily find fun stuff like this on the web. 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 iSeries/AS400 and he spends his life keeping you out of trouble…with never so … [Read more...]
IBM Announced 8202-E4D End Of Service Is 12-31-20. Your 4 Options When IBM Stops 8202-E4D Support.
Please be aware that IBM has announced that they intend to withdraw hardware maintenance (HWMA) for your 8202-E4D effective December 31, 2020. Review Your Options And Start Planning For The End Of Your IBM 8202-E4D HWMA. When IBM 8202-E4D HWMA expires, here are your choices: 1) Do Nothing. Run your server until you get an error or it fails and then reach out to a 3rd party maintenance company to fix it when it breaks. 2) Get IBM Extended HWMA (when available) or 3rd Party … [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...]
You Have A Legacy IBM Server And No Hardware Support. Now What?
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...]
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...]
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