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...]
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...]
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...]
I Can Save You $5,000 On Your Next 9009-41A POWER Server. Maybe More.
Thinking About Replacing your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server With A New POWER9 9009-41A? The purpose of this blog is to highlight how expertise can save you money on the purchase of your next POWER server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are names for IBM servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier to find information on the web. As you may know, I have been an IBM Business Partner for over 26 years. My focus has been IBM i, iSeries, and AS400. Most … [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...]
Is IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Right For You?
The purpose of this blog is to offer clear factors when IBM i hosting makes sense as well as when it does not make sense. My hope is that readers can determine their circumstances and what works for them so they can better use their time and their company’s resources analyzing options that are best for them. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are server brand names. IBM i is an operating system, like OS400. I use these terms interchangeably to help researchers more easily find what they are … [Read more...]
14 Factors To Research When Evaluating IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Hosting From Your Software Developer
The purpose of this blog is to highlight key factors a prospective hosting user will want to evaluate when considering a software developer’s hosting solution. Disclaimer: IBM iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for IBM users to access this information on the web. Last week a prospective hosting client sent me a list of features offered by his software developer’s hosting provider. I understand that a … [Read more...]
We Handle “Challenging” IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Projects
The purpose of this blog is to highlight some of the challenging, unusual IBM i hosting assignments that others have turned away. The unique talents and skills of our experienced senior IBM i engineers makes all the difference. Disclosure: iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is the operating system. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for people to find this information on the web. Cloud400 is truly fortunate to have such an experienced and skilled technical team. Our … [Read more...]
Many Corporate Hosting Agreements Do NOT Apply To IBM i. Here’s Why?
Here’s Why: If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you know my company offers Cloud400 to host IBM i applications. Coincidentally, I have had 3 large, publicly traded companies provide us with their “standard” hosting agreement. I can clearly understand that companies want their own hosting agreement to articulate mutual responsibilities, expectations, service level agreements, and technical requirements. As a hosting provider, we have completed SSAE-18 SOC II audits to satisfy … [Read more...]
Steve Will – “IBM i: It’s Not Just AS/400”
The purpose of this blog is to highlight a terrific webinar from Steve Will, IBM i Chief Architect sponsored by HelpSystems. This presentation is first-rate if you want to know more about the technical evolution of IBM I from OS400. We in the IBM i community are truly fortunate to have a capable leader like Steve Will, IBM i Chief Architect, and support teammates like Tom Huntington, Executive VP of Technical Services at HelpSystems. If you have had any experience presenting a webinar, you … [Read more...]
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